Normal LIVE

04/08/2026

We know you love coming out to Connie Link Amphitheatre, so why not be up on that stage this summer? Auditions are this weekend - sign up!

Have you signed up for auditions yet? They're this weekend!

If you or someone in your household is currently in Grade 8-12, we'd love to have you with us out at Connie Link Amphitheatre this summer. As a reminder, there is no fee to participate in this program. Sign up & find more info at https://www.normalil.gov/summertheatre

04/06/2026

Consider this your official invite for Make Music Normal 2026 presented by CEFCU! 🎶🎤

It’s free. It’s for all ages. And it’s your chance to jump into the music.

From live performances across every genre to open mics, open jams, a Live Karaoke Band and more, we're getting ready to rock it all.

Save the date, July 17-18, 2026, and follow this Normal LIVE and Uptown Normal to make sure you're ready for the line-up drop🤘😏.

More details will be available at Normalil.gov/MakeMusicNormal

03/30/2026

While "Cruisin’ Through The Century" with Visit BN and celebrating 100 years of Route 66, the Town of Normal - Government invites everyone to join us for a 1950s-inspired Roadside picnic at 1 Normal Plaza! 🧺🌭🍔

Enjoy throwback prices of roadside classic eats, vintage vibes, music and so much more.

Make sure your tanks are full, this is going to be one heck of a road trip! ⛽

Learn more as the event nears here: normalil.gov/Route66
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03/18/2026

We do love an apt visual reference. If you've got someone in your household currently in Grades 8-12, the High School Summer Theatre season this year is going to be a blast - learn more over at https://www.normalil.gov/summertheatre

For anyone wondering what "Zombie Prom" is about, think "Grease," but instead of winning the drag race, Danny Zuko crashes into a nuclear facility & comes back to school as an irradiated zombie.

"Zombie Prom" a lot of fun, with a great original rock 'n' roll score. While audiences are laughing at some very clever satire, the show also asks some great questions about who gets to decide who "belongs."

Auditions are April 10-12, and anyone currently in Grades 8-12 can sign up at https://www.normalil.gov/summertheatre

Anyone interested in joining the pit band or the crew can sign up at that same link, which also includes info on "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," though that one has significantly less zombies in it.

03/06/2026

If you want to be part of the 2026 High School Summer Theatre season, head over to normalil.gov/summertheatre to schedule an audition slot or to sign up to be part of the crew or pit band. It's going to be a great summer out at Connie Link Amphitheatre!

(the "you" in this case is anyone currently in Grade 8-12)

02/20/2026

It's a great line up for the 2026 High School Summer Theatre Season!

Want to audition? Be part of the band? Join the production crew? Head over to https://www.normalil.gov/summertheatre for that sign up link & a whole lot more!

02/14/2026

Last summer, our High School Summer Theatre production of Guys and Dolls was an absolute blast… and guess what?! We’re doing it again...and then some!

That’s right — this year we’re bringing back a TWO-show high school summer season, something we haven’t done since 2019! We have two incredible titles lined up that we can’t (but actually can 😉) wait to announce.

Title announcements are coming next week — so stay tuned and get excited!

Auditions are planned for April 10-12, but the audition sign-up is not available just yet. In the meantime, save the date, bookmark the page, start warming up those vocal cords and tell your friends!

https://www.normalil.gov/804/High-School-Summer-Theatre-Program

01/30/2026

Vendors, this one’s for you! The 2026 Vendor Application is officially OPEN! 🎉

Whether you're a food vendor, craft vendor or anything in between, this is your chance to get on the list to participate in Uptown Normal’s most popular events, including Sweet Corn Circus and Make Music Normal.

Find event details and apply at NormalIL.gov/VendorApplication
Spots fill quickly — don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun!

Please note: Due to the volume of applications submitted, staff is not able to personally respond to every inquiry. However, our Cultural Arts team will keep on file the information you submit via this form and reach out once selected to participate.

01/22/2026

Hey artists, how ya been? Thinking about playing a Normal LIVE event this year?

We’re always looking for performers for things like Live @ Uptown Circle, Live @ Connie Link and events like Make Music Normal. If you’re interested, drop your information here: Normalil.gov/TalentBooking

We keep a running list from year to year, so use the form if you’ve got a new act, you want to share new promo materials or if anything’s changed since the last time you submitted.

Take note that due to the volume of booking requests we receive, staff is unable to personally respond to every inquiry. However, we will keep on file the information you submit via this form and reach out to you if a performance opportunity arises.

01/15/2026

Remember when we were cheering on Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling at last year's Sweet Corn Circus?! Oh, what a time!

The 2026 Sweet Corn Circus is on the calendar for Aug. 22-23. 🍿🌽🤼

01/10/2026

Impatiently waiting for the funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups and all the festival food fare!

01/07/2026

Look, we're not saying that you need to start counting down to the 2026 events season, but if you want to… 👀