When: Thu., May 22, 6-9 p.m., Fri., May 23, 6-9 p.m., Sat., May 24, 6-9 p.m. and Sun., May 25, 6-9 p.m. 2025
This year’s performers are Jeremy Chesmann, Springfield, MO, Toni Raats, The Netherlands, Kim Shafer, Chicago, IL, Wim van den Broeck, Belgium, Carlo van Ulft, Springfield, IL. This festival is presented by the Springfield Park District with the support of The Rees Carillon Society and The Carillon Belles. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Several monitors will be positioned around the tower to view the playing keyboard and carillonists during the performances. All concerts are about 45 minutes in duration.
This popular festival has earned an unsurpassed tradition of presenting the world’s finest carillonneurs. Bring a picnic dinner and lawn chairs and blankets. Free. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-306-1838.