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Blues in the District

Fri, Jun 12 – Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm

North 5th Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Music to your ears, and fun for the whole family! Join us every other Friday evening from June - August for incredible music. Free and open to the public!

The District brings free blues concerts downtown on the 2nd and 4th Friday from June through August. The concerts are held in Washington Park from 5:30pm – 9:30pm and are free to the public. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy food vendors on site or bring your own refreshments!

Call the District for more information at 217-228-8696.

Friday, June 12– Blues Highway, Friday, June 26 – Misty Blues, Friday, July 10 – Kara Granger, Friday, July 24 – Matt Roberts Blues Band, Friday, August 14 – Brandon Santini, Friday, August 28 – Ray Long & the Highway 61 Band

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Bring your whole group! The event is free and there is free parking.

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