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International Carillon Festival 2026 - May 21 through 24

International Carillon Festival 2026 - May 21 through 24

The 64th Annual Carillon Festival with Carillonists from around the United States and Europe. Every evening welcoming music by local bands at 6pm. Carillon concerts at 6:30pm and 7:15pm. Food trucks and children activities every evening. Friday evening (May 22) we will host the traditional Fireworks starting at ~9:15pm. This is a FREE event. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic!

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

06:00 PM - 08:15 PM, every day through May 24, 2026.

Event Supported By

Springfield Park District & Rees Carillon Society

2175463858

cvanulft@springfieldparks.org

http://carillon-rees.org

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

1740 W. Fayette Ave

Springfield, Illinois 62704

217-5463853

cvanulft@springfieldoparks.org

http://carillon-rees.org