Carbondale Halloween
Homecoming
Music Street Festival
10/24/25
3 PM - 10 PM
Join us on Carbondale’s iconic Strip for an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun! Two stages will showcase high-energy bands, turning the heart of the street into one massive concert venue. The festival atmosphere will spill across the Strip with local vendors, food trucks, carnival games, and even a rock-climbing wall.
Presented by: Hangar 9, City of Carbondale, SIU Alumni Association, Carbondale Main Street, Student Program Council, River Radio.
Live Concerts
From cozy local venues to lively outdoor festivals, Southern Illinois has a vibrant live music scene that brings all genres to the stage. Whether you're into country, rock, blues, indie, or jazz, you’ll find concerts happening year-round in towns like Carbondale, Marion, and Murphysboro. Enjoy performances by touring artists, regional bands, and hometown favorites at wineries, parks, theaters, and bars. No matter the season, there’s always a soundtrack to your Southern Illinois experience.
November 08, 2025, 7:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the golden era of the late 60s and early 70s with COMMOTION, the world’s premier Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band. Brace yourself for an exhilarating encounter with the iconic hits and timeless sound of CCR. With Commotion, you’ll embark on a memorable musical adventure, leaving you astounded and longing for more!
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
November 08, 2025, 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
MARGARITAS & MEMORIES is bringing LEGENDS to the lake at Castle Ridge, Saturday Nov. 8 — and you do NOT want to miss this night of stories, songs, and soul! A night of chart-topping hits, unforgettable memories, and lakeside vibes you’ll be talking about long after the last note.
Castle Ridge
1750 Tee Lane,
Centralia, IL 62801
November 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
November 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
All-original mojo music in the Louisiana bayou traditions of pure Americana! “This bayou man, Mister Mojo, and his troupe of near-mad musical provocateurs have poured Louisiana fire on audiences across the planet for over a quarter century. Few performers can lift an audience like Mojo, star of the Bayou Gypsies… none match the unbridled fever this charismatic singer/ accordionist brings to the stage.”
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
Through their “Voice of the Piano” program, the quartet explores the captivating versatility of the cello by reimagining iconic piano compositions with the rich tones and expressive qualities of the cello. Bringing works such as Mozart’s Four-Hand Sonata, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and Schumann’s Kinderszenen, the program showcases the cello’s virtuosity and emotional depth.
Mitchell Museum Performance Hall
2600 Richview Road
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
November 29, 2025, 7:00 PM
Launching their 18th touring season of an extravagant Christmas musical production!
This powerhouse group of classically trained musicians come together to create
nothing short of an electrifying evening of holiday rock music. Performing in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy Show has spared no details when it comes to the costumes, choreography, music, lasers and fog.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
December 12, 2025, 7:00 PM
Norbert Leo Butz, two-time Tony Award® winner and the original “Fiyero” in the iconic Broadway production of “Wicked”! In this special evening of story and song, Mr. Butz sings highlights from his three decades on the boards of Broadway. Don’t miss this spectacular evening with one of Broadway’s legendary leading men!
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
A Brand New Show from America’s Premiere Doo Wop Group. The dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop on everyone’s playlist! With their smokin’ hot band, they capture and deliver the classic sounds of the guys who, back in the day, harmonized with each other on stoops, in the subway, and on street corners, and they have also created a unique, exciting, fun way to “Doowop-ify” today’s biggest hits – reimagining them as though they had been written during the Doo Wop era!
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
January 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
February 07, 2026, 7:00 PM
DOWNHOME AND DOWNRIGHT FUNNY HERE COME THE HEE HAW HONEYS! Live Onstage the originals from the cast of Hee Haw invite you to celebrate the magic and mayhem of the longest running Country Variety show in the history of television! Sing-a-long to the music you loved.
Those Gossipy Girls will have you laughing and clapping to classic country and kornpone humor.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
February 08, 2026, 7:00 PM
MJ The Illusion is a one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. From the choreography to the lights, costumes, and of course, the music. Now get ready for the magic of Michael Jackson. This is MJ The Illusion a must-see for all fans of music.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
February 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
Clay Campbell Productions presents: The 5 original Exile members re-formed in 2008 with J.P. Pennington, Les Taylor, Sonny LeMaire, Marlon Hargis and Steve Goetzman. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame members continue to perform for legions of fans on the 2018 No Limit Tour and have appeared over 100 times on the Grand Ole Opry. Exile recently released their latest project Hits and the album contains 11 number one songs spanning three decades, along with four additional top ten’s.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
February 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
LOVER: THE UNOFFICIAL ERAS TOUR, is a fan-sponsored UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE EVENT and not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities. All trademarks and copyrighted material pertaining to Taylor Swift’s music, name, likeness, and related intellectual properties are the property of their respective owners.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
March 01, 2026, 7:00 PM
The MY GENERATION Tour starring The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Hollies Greatest Hits starring Terry Sylvester, and Gary Lewis and The Playboys. “This good-time spectacular celebrates the time of our lives with all three acts performing with their own full bands spanning the golden singles-era of pop music, from 1965 to 1975. This was the magic time where hit singles ruled the charts and won our hearts,” producer Jim Della Croce exclaims.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
March 07, 2026, 7:00 PM
This is for an adult audience. Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa).
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Marshall Charloff & Purple xPeRIeNCE is the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world.
The group was co-founded by Marshall and Matt “Doctor” Fink (keyboardist from Prince & The
Revolution) in 2011, an era where Prince closely monitored the use of his art. Their vision was
to deliver Prince’s music on the highest level, played live and untracked by skilled musicians,
while paying respectful visual homage through costuming and likeness.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959
March 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Embark on a truly groundbreaking musical journey with The ArcoStrum Experience – a multi-instrumental, genre-defying showcase that intertwines the contemporary Tango mastery of Piazzolla and the timeless classics of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. This innovative performance fuses the rich tapestry of Chinese traditional folk music, featuring the mesmerizing sounds of the dizi and erhu, with classical and electric guitar. Enter the realm of American instrumental rock by Polyphia, creating a harmonious blend of diverse musical landscapes.
Mitchell Museum Performance Hall
2600 Richview Road
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
American pianist Mackenzie Melemed brings his Keys Across America recital program to Cedarhurst, celebrating the United States’ 250th Anniversary in 2026.
Mitchell Museum Performance Hall
2600 Richview Road
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
The Sixties Show is from New York City and is The Greatest 1960’s Musical Re-Creation Show on Earth! This popular award-winning Off-Broadway Show is a high energy multi- media immersive experience about time traveling back to the 1960’s, based around a live note for note re-creation concert.
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion, IL 62959