Free Weekly Concerts
The Covid-19 pandemic is NOT interfering with the regular concert schedule.
Concerts will take place rain or shine.
Thunder Storms within a radius of 10 Miles around the Rees Tower will lead to cancellation or interruption of a concert.
October 1 through December 31 (Fall/Winter Schedule)
Free concerts on:
Wednesday Noon
Sunday 2 PM
Sunday 4 PM
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NO CONCERTS during the winter months of January, February and March
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During the month of April
Free concerts on:
Wednesday Noon
Sunday 2 PM
Sunday 4 PM
May 1 thru Sept 30 (Summer Schedule)
Free concerts on:
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 PM
Friday 6:30 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM
Saturday 6:30 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM
Sunday 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 39th annual Caroling at the Carillon event has been scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 PM. It [...]
Art Spectacular at the Carillon A juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair, ranked in “The Best 200 Art [...]
The 39th annual Caroling at the Carillon event has been scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 PM. It [...]
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.