Free Concert Schedule
NO CONCERTS during the Art Spectacular Weekend. Sept. 14 and 15, the carillon will be played for ~10 minutes on the hour.
Fall/Winter Schedule (October, November, December)
Sat: 2:00 PM
Sun: 2:00 & 4:00 PM
NO CONCERTS during the winter months
(January, February and March)
April Schedule
Sat: 2:00 PM
Sun: 2:00 & 4:00 PM
May through September
Wed: 6:30 PM
Thu: 6:30 PM
Fri: 6:30 PM
Sat: 2:00 & 6:30 PM
Sun: 2:00 & 6:30 PM
Carlo van Ulft, Springfield Park District’s Master Carillonist, and local assistant carillonists, play a variety of music from original carillon compositions to arrangements of popular classics and pop music. Enjoy the beauty of Washington Park and the adjacent Botanical Center with the unique accompaniment of relaxing carillon music.
Welcome!
The Springfield Park District’s Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is one of the largest and finest of the world’s carillons. Located in historic Washington Park, the Rees Carillon is the site of numerous free public concerts, exciting community events, and the world-renowned International Carillon Festival held each June.
Upcoming Events
The International Carillon Festival, first held in 1962, is lauded as one of the world’s most important and prestigious carillon [...]
Art Spectacular at the Carillon A juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair Ranked in “The Best 200 Fine [...]
The International Carillon Festival, first held in 1962, is lauded as one of the world’s most important and prestigious carillon [...]
Get Involved
There are many ways you can get involved and support the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon – make a Donation, attend our Events, become a Carillon Belle, or Volunteer at our events.