Downtown Champaign's Got Talent
Open Call: 1st-12th grade
Calling all singers, majorette dancers, jazz artists, rappers, poets, magicians, instrumentalists, and more!
The City of Champaign is looking for participants for our "Champaign's Got Talent" youth talent show. The series will happen during the Champaign Farmers Market from 5:15-6 pm and have a final performance for the top talent, PLUS a TV interview appearance!
2025 Performance Dates
5:15-6:00 PM on the Downtown Plaza Stage
September 16
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28 FINAL PERFORMANCE
How it works
Sign up for an audition. Auditions take place between 4 - 5 pm during the week (Monday through Friday) on the new Downtown Plaza Stage.
Choose your performance date. Talent Shows are on Tuesdays during the Champaign Farmers Market.
Invite your friends and family to the Talent Show for support.
Cast a vote for the potential winner. *To cast a vote, you must make a purchase from a vendor at the Farmers Market.
The finalists will perform at the Final Show and will be recognized. The local TV station will be there to showcase the finalists!