Concerts & Movies

Starlight Concerts and Movies in the Park

Here's what to know before you go:

  • Concerts begin at 6:00 PM and Movies begin at 5:30 PM and/or 7:20 PM, unless otherwise noted on the schedule below*
  • In the event of rain, concerts will be canceled. The decision to cancel will be made by 4:00 p.m. on the show date. Please check our Facebook page.
  • Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. Restaurants and/or Food trucks will be available at select concerts, as noted below.

Concert Schedule

Date: June - August

  • Location: Various Evanston Parks
  • Time: Select Tuesday Evenings 6-8:00 pm
  • Genres Sought: Jazz, classical, R&B, folk, Americana, bluegrass, family-oriented artists and ensembles
  • Submissions: CLOSED
Date Location Band Name Genre Sponsor Food Truck
June 9 Tallmadge Park        
June 30 Larimer Park        
July 7 Harbert-Payne Park TBA   Evanston SPACE  
August 11 Leah LoMar Park        
August 25 Independence Park TBA   Evanston SPACE
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Movie Schedule

Please note: there are two double-feature movie nights this year! 

Date Time Location Theme Movie Title Rating Sponsor Food Truck
June 26 5:30 PM Food Service
6:30 PM Movie
Ingraham Park Food Truck Fest Hamilton (2020) PG-13   Multiple
July 18 5:30 PM Baker Park Y2K Shrek (2001) PG    
July 18 7:20 PM Baker Park Y2K School of Rock (2003) PG-13    
July 25 7:00 PM Twiggs Park Flight & Fury Superman (2025) PG-13    
August 1 5:30 pm Lovelace Park Dino-mite Night The Land Before Time (1988) G    
August 1 7:00 PM Lovelace Park Dino-mite Night Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) PG-13    
August 29 7:00 PM Leider Park (Ridgeville) Time Warp Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1988) PG    
2026 Starlight Concerts and Movies Sponsors - Thank you!

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Evanston Folk Festival
Illinois Arts Council

Food Trucks and Restaurants Wanted

We invite restaurants and food trucks interested in joining us for our Starlight Concert Series to apply.

Applications can be found here