Free Concert Schedule
The weekly concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the Art Spectacular Weekend (Sept. 9 & 10) are canceled. In stead the carillon will be played for ~15 minutes at the top of every hour during both event days.
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
Free event held near the Carillon. October 14th & October 15th 2023 from 11am CT to 4pm CT Please come [...]
Gate Ticket Prices - Adults $10: Children: 4-11 $7 Children 3 & under: Free. Advance ticket information : Purchase at [...]
Free event held near the Carillon. October 14th & October 15th 2023 from 11am CT to 4pm CT Please come [...]
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.