Free Weekly Concerts
The Covid-19 pandemic is NOT interfering with the regular concert schedule. However the International Carillon Festival 2020 is canceled.
Concert Schedule:
May 1 – Sept 30
Wed through Sun @ 6:30 pm
Additionally
Sat and Sun @ 2 pm
All Wednesday Evening Concerts in June, July and August will be theme based and will be live-streamed on Facebook.
Oct 1 – December 31 and April 1 – April 30
Wed @ Noon • Sun @ 2 & 4 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.
Concerts will take place rain or shine. T-storms within a radius of 10 Miles around the Rees Tower will lead to cancellation or interruption of a concert.
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
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Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic The International Carillon Festival 2020 has been CANCELED. The International Carillon Festival, first held in [...]
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.