Levitt AMP Springfield Returns May 28

The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series will return to downtown Springfield for its seventh season, bringing 10 weeks of free Thursday night concerts to the Y Block near the Illinois Governor’s Mansion.

Presented by PNC, the series begins May 28 and continues each Thursday through July 30. Entertainment starts at 6:15 p.m. at the vacant block north of the Governor’s Mansion, near Fifth Street and Capitol Avenue.

The concerts are organized by the Springfield Area Arts Council and will feature a wide range of musical styles, including Americana, jazz, bluegrass, funk, zydeco, blues, hip-hop, reggae, alternative rock, indie pop and soul.

Each Thursday night will begin with a Kids Kickoff at 6:15 p.m., followed by an opening act at 6:45 p.m. and the headliner at 7:45 p.m. Attendees may bring their own food, drinks, lawn chairs and blankets. Food trucks and beverages will also be available for purchase on-site, and local restaurants will be open for takeout service.

“PNC has proudly supported the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since its inception because we’ve seen how free, high-quality arts programming can strengthen downtown Springfield and bring people together,” said Brian Ray, PNC regional president of central Illinois. “This series reflects our long-standing commitment to the community by creating experiences that celebrate creativity, connectivity and local pride.”

The free concert series is made possible through local sponsorships, including a recent three-year matching grant from the Levitt Foundation and support from PNC Bank as presenting sponsor.

“The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power and joy of free, live music—bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life,” said Levitt Foundation President and CEO Sharon Yazowski.

The 2026 schedule is:

May 28: Chloe Kimes, Americana, with Chaos in Red, Americana Folk

June 4: Anita Michelle Jackson, Jazz, with Butter, Jazz

June 11: The Matchsellers, Bluegrass, with The Whiskey Killers, Country Rock

June 18: The Psycodelics, Funk, with Paul Bill Jr., Neo Soul

June 25: Ruben Moreno & The Zydeco Re-Evolution, Zydeco, with The Smokestacks, Psychedelic Funk Blues

July 2: Shawn Holt & The Teardrops, Blues, with Devin C. Williams, Delta Blues

July 9: LowDown Brass Band, Hip-Hop/Reggae, with Unchaind, Funk Rock

July 16: ESSO Funk, Afro-Caribbean, with Taqsem and the Candy Jams, Reggae/R&B

July 23: Carver Commodore, Alternative Rock, with Attic Salt, Indie Pop Punk

July 30: Doc Robinson, Indie Pop/Soul, with Gold Maps, Alt Indie

Since 2019, the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series has brought free live music to downtown Springfield, drawing audiences for performances across multiple genres. This year’s series continues that effort with another season of community concerts designed to bring people together through live music.