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Upcoming Events

Summer Sounds Schedule

Summer Sounds '23

Join us on Wednesday evenings from June 14 through August 16 for free concerts on the DU Quad. Bring a blanket or a chair, a picnic and some friends!

DU Quad
June 14 - August 16 | All day
Free
The Anne Thompson Band

Summer Sounds '23: The Anne Thompson Band

Offering a modern take on soul, a five-piece band presenting a blend of dance-inducing songs that span the decades.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
June 14 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair
The Redmonds - June 22 @ DU

Summer Sounds '23: The Redmonds

Covering the greats from Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash to Civil Wars and the Lumineers, this powerhouse band features the impeccable harmonies of Mike and Katie Redmond.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
June 21 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair

Summer Sounds '23: The Box Band

Playing everything from bluegrass/blues/folk, The Box Band plays songs you know, and some you might not, with their own unique twist.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
June 28 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair
The Dooley Band

Summer Sounds '23: The Dooley Band

A Chicago-area favorite for over five decades, they have given thousands of performances throughout the Midwest and locally!

Outdoors in the DU Quad
July 5 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair

Summer Sounds '23: Street Jaxkson Band

A classic energetic Blues band with a mixture of soul, funk, and Rock n Roll. Inspired by James Brown, Chuck Berry, BB King, Howling Wolf, Elmore James and Jimmy Reed.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
July 12 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair

Summer Sounds '23: Raíces Latin Jazz

Raíces (Roots) pays homage to the originators of Latin Jazz such as Cal Tjader, Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaria and also performs original music composed in the same genre.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
July 19 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair

Summer Sounds '23: Cheap Talking Wine

A good time acoustic trio offering their unique take on a number of musical influences.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
July 26 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair

Summer Sounds: Los Gallos

Often compared to Los Lobos, Los Gallos plays a danceable blend of eclectic Latin and American roots music.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
August 2 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair

Summer Sounds '23: Bear Williams Trio

A combination of old school delta blues and a modern uptake on originals and famous favorites coupled with Bear's smooth, strong vocals is sound to be reckoned with.

Outdoors in the DU Quad
August 9 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair
R-Three Trio

Summer Sounds '23: R-Three

Closing the summer with this fantastic a cappella vocal group

Outdoors in the DU Quad
August 16 | 7pm
FREE — bring your own blanket or chair

Inti Illimani

One of Chile’s cultural treasures, gives a one-night-only performance in this special co-presentation with the International Latino Cultural Center.

Lund Auditorium
September 14 | 7:30pm
$30 - $50

Marcia Ball and Tinsley Ellis

An intimate evening of music and memories called Acoustic Songs and Stories with two legends of high-energy Southern blues-rock.

Lund Auditorium
September 23 | 7:30pm
$23 - $38
Man on purple background

Borders of the Mind

Discover your inner superhero in Mentalist Joshua Kane’s amazing interactive performance. A psychic show for the whole family!

Martin Recital Hall
October 13 | 7:30pm
Man on purple background

Borders of the Mind

Discover your inner superhero in Mentalist Joshua Kane’s amazing interactive performance. A psychic show for the whole family!

Martin Recital Hall
October 14 | 4pm
Man on purple background

Borders of the Mind

Discover your inner superhero in Mentalist Joshua Kane’s amazing interactive performance. A psychic show for the whole family!

Martin Recital Hall
October 14 | 8pm

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico

The Latin GRAMMY-nominated group performs Mexican and American holiday favorites in a colorful celebration of holiday traditions perfect for the whole family.

Lund Auditorium
December 9 | 7:30pm
$28 - $38

Pack Drumline

A semi-finals finish in season 17 of America's Got Talent earned dynamic performance group a Las Vegas Residency with AGT Super Stars Live at the Luxor.

Lund Auditorium
February 18 | 4pm
$23 - $38

Pat Hazell’s Permanent Record

From the creator of The Wonder Bread Years and My Funny Valentine comes a one-man show that reveals evidence of a misspent youth.

Lund Auditorium
March 9 | 7:30pm
$23 - $39

Carrie Newcomer and John McCutcheon

An evening with two beloved and respected folk singers. With 60 albums between them, this is a not-to-missed double-bill!

Lund Auditorium
April 20 | 7:30pm
$23 - $33