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Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

Concerts on the Quad

Illinois State University's Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Music are proud to present Concerts on the Quad. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., are free and open to the public, and take place on the east side of Cook Hall (the Castle) on the Quad. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Concerts on the Quad is sponsored by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, the Alice and Fannie Fell Trust, and the Town of Normal Harmon Arts Grant Program.

For more information about music, fine arts, and university wide events at Illinois State University, visit the University's Events Calendar.

For more information, call (309) 438-7123. To arrange special accommodations to fully enjoy the performances, call (309) 438-5853 (Relay Services: (309) 319-7682).

To be added to the mailing list for Concerts on the Quad, email Music@IllinoisState.edu.

2026 Concert Lineup

  • All concerts begin at 7 p.m.
  • Audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Seating is not provided.
  • This event is appropriate for all ages.
  • Alcohol is not permitted.

  • July 6, Ashley Lewis

    Songs and stories from this celebrated singer-songwriter and mandolinist.

  • July 13, emily the band

    Indie alt-pop anthems from Central Illinois' three-piece queer girl group.

  • July 20, An Evening of Jazz

    A summer evening of hot licks and cool riffs with the Straight Answer Jazz Trio.

  • July 27, 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band

    America's 250th with our very own Civil War-era band.

Rain Policy

In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to Kemp Recital Hall located in Centennial East. The building is located on the southeast corner of the Quad, next to the Center for the Performing Arts. Listen to radio stations WGLT (89.1 FM), WBNQ (101.5 FM), or WJBC (1230 AM) after 6 p.m. on concert days or follow Concerts on the Quad on Facebook for announcements of site changes.