Taylor Street Downtown Block Party Series

06/20/2026

TAYLOR STREET PRIDE IS HERE!!! So excited to light up the block with our friends at 🏳️‍🌈 Bring your dancing shoes!!! ✨️

06/19/2026

We love visiting our friends at Herriott's Rents Tents Events each month to pick up the lovely stage they so generously donate to us all season long! They LITERALLY support our artists in this incredible way each year! Find them for all your event rental needs!! 🥰 SEE YOU TOMORROW ON TAYLOR STREET!

06/05/2026

JULY 18th!!! This is not a drill! Pedro the Lion returns to Champaign for a rare and unforgettable full-band performance. Their first in C-U in around 20 years. Led by acclaimed songwriter David Bazan, Pedro the Lion has long been celebrated for emotionally raw songwriting, deeply human storytelling, and a sound that helped shape the indie and emo landscape of the late ’90s and early 2000s. From cult-classic albums like Control and It’s Hard to Find a Friend to their recent critically acclaimed releases, Pedro the Lion’s music continues to resonate across generations of listeners.

We are also super stoked to announce that Megasound will be coming in HOT as direct support for our friends Pedro the Lion! The combined forces of two really incredible acts, Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails, Megasound is going to absolutely slay Taylor Street.

Join us on July 18th for a powerful night of live music, community, drinks from the Stray Hound, and local makers as the Taylor Street Block Party brings one of indie rock’s most beloved bands to Downtown Champaign. Visit area restaurants and shops between bands and enjoy all of the joy Downtown Champaign has to offer.

Performances by:

Pedro the Lion
Megasound
Belles-Lettres
Modern Drugs
Aimont Moon
mars hojilla

Set times TBA. Stay tuned.

As always, this event is free to the public on Taylor Street in the heart of Downtown Champaign.

06/01/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, FRIENDS! and the crew are looking forward to celebrating with you all JUNE 20TH in the heart of downtown Champaign 🌈

05/29/2026

Just a few weeks away!!! 🥰🌈🙌✨️

05/17/2026

MUSTARD PLUUUUUUUG!!!!!!

05/17/2026

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05/17/2026

and a sweet 70° sunset 🙌

02/16/2026

Mark your calendars, friends! We have a KILLER season in the works. With planning begins the hard work of fundraising to support this 6th season of the Taylor Street Block Party Series. If you are willing and able, every dollar helps to pay a musician, stage crew, and cover operating costs. We are a registered 501(c)(3) so your contribution is tax deductible! All contributions over $100 will be honored on our new wall of fame which will be on display on-site throughout the season. Help us make this our best year yet 🙌 Link in comments!

09/19/2025

We love this band 🙌

Thank you Toast to Taylor Street Downtown Block Party Series for having us and Nathan Westerman for the photo! Our demo is available for streaming and free to download on Bandcamp at https://ecstatictruth.bandcamp.com/ 🔊🔊🔊