Friday, July 10, 2026 - Friday, September 25, 2026 at Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Port Clinton Square 600 Central Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035 Website
The Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton return for their third year, bringing free live music to Highland Park on 10 Friday evenings from July 10 through September 25. Held at Port Clinton Square, the 2026 series features a new "world tour" theme, pairing global cuisine from local restaurants with accompanying international music each week.
Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the performances, which generally run from 6 PM to 8 PM, alongside on-site food and beverage vendors. The season concludes on September 25 with an extended finale featuring the popular Scarecrow Trail, where attendees can vote for their favorite downtown displays. Please note that no concerts will be held on July 24 or August 28.
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