DOWNTOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BRINGS

LIVE MUSIC TO CHANDLER PARK

MACOMB, IL – The Downtown Summer Concert Series is back for another season of afternoon
entertainment in Chandler Park beginning Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The season will start with
a performance by Bill Maakastad starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Chandler Park Gazebo. Guests
are encouraged to bring their lunch, along with a lawn chair or blanket to sit and enjoy the
concert.
Performances for the 2026 season include: June 3 – Bill Maakastad, June 10 - Prairieland
Barbershop Chorus, June 17 – The Bayou Prowlers, July 1 – King Neptune Band, July 8 -
SummerStage, July 15 -Rooftop Swing Band, July 22 – Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band, and July
29 – Troublesome Ridge Bluegrass Band. All performances will begin at 12:00 p.m. and
conclude at 1:00 PM.
In the event of inclement weather, the Western Illinois Museum will serve as the alternate
concert location, located at 201 South Lafayette Street. Any change in venue will be
announced the morning of the event through local media and community channels.
“We are excited to keep the music going all summer long, rain or shine, thanks to our
partnership with the Western Illinois Museum” shares Marketing and Downtown
Development Director, Savannah Ballard.