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SUNDAYS

April 19 - October 11

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

THURSDAYS

Lunch Hour 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

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After Hour 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Spring Series 

April 16 - May 28

Fall Series

September 3 - October 8

A Lunchtime Concert Series

Our classic Sound Bites lunchtime concerts return for 2026, and this year will begin earlier in the season starting in April! We’re also expanding our programming for family-friendly fun throughout the week, including new Sunday programming, in addition to the continuation of our popular Thursday concerts.

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Thursday Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Take a break from the workday and head to the Downtown Plaza. Grab lunch to-go from one of our Downtown restaurants and enjoy live music and programming on the plaza stage.

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Don’t forget to grab your free Sound Bites Membership Card, available at each Sound Bites lunch. The card gives you discounts on your lunch purchases at participating Downtown businesses on Thursdays, all season long!

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Thursday Evening

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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New this year, Sound Bites will also feature after-work programming in the evening. Meet coworkers or friends downtown, grab food from local businesses, and unwind with live entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting. Your Sound Bites Membership Card will also be available here.

Grab Your Lunch To Go

Downtown restaurants are ready for you! Stop by and grab a lunch to go and join us on the plaza.  

Upcoming Sound Bites Performances

  • Sunday Performance by Daniel Jansen
    Sunday Performance by Daniel Jansen
    3 days to the event
    Sun, Apr 26
    Apr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Downtown Plaza, Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Sunday April 26th, join us on the plaza on the 26th as Daniel creates a laid back, engaging experience that adds something special to your Sunday afternoon!
  • Mother’s Day Special: How Well Do You Know Mom?
    Mother’s Day Special: How Well Do You Know Mom?
    17 days to the event
    Sun, May 10
    May 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Downtown Plaza, Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Grab your family and head to the plaza before lunch for something fun this Mother’s Day! Join our live host for "How Well You Know Your Mom", a hilarious game show where moms and their loved ones compete to see who knows Mom best! Sign up below to reserve your spot, or show up at 11:30am & jump in
  • Family Feud On the Plaza!
    Family Feud On the Plaza!
    38 days to the event
    Sun, May 31
    May 31, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Downtown Plaza, Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Bring your family or build a team with friends and step up to the mic for Family Feud on the Plaza, hosted live during Sound Bites Sundays! Compete against other teams and play for fun prizes while the crowd cheers you on. Work up an appetite and eat local while watching others play on stage!

Sound Bite Sundays (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)​

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New this year is our Sound Bites Sundays! Join us on the Downtown Plaza for a relaxed afternoon of family-friendly games, good food, and live music.

 

From 1pm– 2pm, Enjoy interactive jumbo games on the plaza! Grab your family and friends and jump into oversized classics like Connect 4, checkers, and cornhole while you wait for your food from Downtown restaurants.

 

We’ll also have a special game show experiences on select Sundays:

  • May 10 – Mother’s Day Game Show Special

  • May 31 – Family Game Show (after-church, mid-day fun!)

Come play, compete, and enjoy a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere right in the heart of Downtown.

Click below to sign up!

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From 2 pm – 3pm, hopefully your bellies are full because it's time to find a seat on the plaza and enjoy a free live concert from local musicians!

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Bring the family, bring your friends, and spend your Sunday afternoon downtown!

Soundbites Membership Cards

​Be sure to grab your free Sound Bites Membership Card at any Sound Bites event. The card gives you special Thursday-only discounts at participating Downtown restaurants, bars, and retailers all season long. Just show your physical card in person when ordering or checking out to receive various Sound Bites Discount  deals. Cards are available while supplies last, and participating businesses and discounts may vary.

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