Sound Bites | Visit Downtown Champaign

EVERY THURSDAY

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Downtown Plaza

A Lunchtime Concert Series

Join us for Sound Bites, a lively lunchtime concert series held every Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Downtown Plaza Stage. Grab a delicious lunch to go from one of the fantastic Downtown restaurants and enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with live music in the heart of the city. It's the perfect way to unwind and recharge your workweek while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this weekly celebration of food and music!

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.

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Upcoming Sound Bites Performances

7 days to the event
Thu, Aug 14
The Chickadee Sermon
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Aug 14, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Downtown Plaza Stage, 310 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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14 days to the event
Thu, Aug 21
Guido Sanchez Portuguez
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Aug 21, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Downtown Plaza Stage, 310 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Dr. Guido Sánchez Portuguez is a professor at the University of Illinois School of Music directing guitar studies, Guitar Ensemble, Latin American Ensemble, as well as teaches ear training and musicianship classes, and composes.
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21 days to the event
Thu, Aug 28
TyJon Charlie
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Aug 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Downtown Plaza Stage, 310 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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35 days to the event
Thu, Sep 11
Jules Rose
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Sep 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Downtown Plaza Stage, 310 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Born and raised in Urbana-Champaign. Jules Rose has been a musician in the local community for over 15 years, whether through violin, musical theater, bands, or solo work.
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