Some music is meant to be felt as much as heard, and rock does both better than anything. From garage bands finding their footing to seasoned acts that know exactly how to work a room, live rock is an experience that doesn’t translate to a recording. Here’s where to catch it locally.
May 29
• Riggs Beer Company, Live Music: The Adventures, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, Illinois, Friday, May 29, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
May 30
- Vermilion River Beer Company, Saturday Night Vibes: Mike Ingram & Friends, 103 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, 8-11 pm
- Riggs Beer Company, Live Music: Stylus, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, Illinois, Sunday, May 31, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
May 31
- Alto Vineyards, Sunday Wine Down w/The Casual Blend Band, 4210 N. Duncan Road, Champaign, 2-4 pm
June 1
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June 3
• Gallery Art Bar, Latin Dance Night, 119 W Main St, Urbana, Illinois, Wednesday, June 3, 9:00–11:55 p.m.
June 4
• Rose Bowl Tavern, Americana Happy Hour featuring Dan Gilbert, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Thursday, June 4, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
June 5
• Allerton Park & Retreat Center, Beyond the Blonde: A Tribute to Pink, Gaga & Gwen Stefani with Sass, Gatehouse Lawn at 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, Friday, June 5, 6-9 p.m.
• Gallery Art Bar, Bad Bunny Dance Night, 119 W Main St, Urbana, Illinois, Friday, June 5, 9:00–11:55 p.m.
June 6
• Rose Bowl Tavern, The B-Sides, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
June 7
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June 9
June 10
• Gallery Art Bar, Latin Dance Night, 119 W Main St, Urbana, Illinois, Wednesday, June 10, 9:00–11:55 p.m.
June 11
• Vermilion River Beer Company, Thursday Sounds: Third Wheels, 103 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, Thursday, June 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
June 12
• The City Center, Jackyl with SIIN, 51 E Main Street, Champaign, Friday, June 12, 2026, doors 6:00 p.m. / show 8:00 p.m.
• Vermilion River Beer Company, United We Rock Series featuring South of 16, 103 N Vermilion St, Danville, Illinois, Friday, June 12, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
June 13
• Vermilion River Beer Company, Saturday Night Vibes: The Meerkats, 103 N Vermilion St, Danville, Illinois, Saturday, June 13, 8:00–11:00 p.m.
June 14
• Riggs Beer Company, Live Music: Fuego Latino, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, Illinois, Sunday, June 14, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Rose Bowl Tavern, Occasional Cajun Band, 106 N Race St, Urbana, Illinois, Sunday, June 14, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
