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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Southern Illinois Music Festival
1000 South Normal Avenue

The 14thannual Southern Illinois Music Festival features three-dozen performances in venues from Carbondale to Cairo, Murphysboro to Herrin and at many points in between. In addition to members of the New Chicago Chamber Orchestra, musicians from throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia perform orchestral and chamber music, opera, patriotic music, and jazz in an informal and inviting atmosphere. Casual dress is welcome!

Upcoming Events at Southern Illinois Music Festival

Southern Illinois Music Festival

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 7:00pm
Artspace 304
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2:00pm
First United Methodist Church
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm
Carbondale Community Arts
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm
Morris Library
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 7:00pm
Shryock
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 at 7:00pm
Carterville High School
Carterville, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Sunday, Jun 2, 2024 at 2:00pm
Shryock
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Tuesday, Jun 4, 2024 at 7:00pm
First United Methodist Church
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Wednesday, Jun 5, 2024 at 4:00pm
Morris Library
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Thursday, Jun 6, 2024 at 3:00pm
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Friday, Jun 7, 2024 at 7:00pm
Shryock
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 at 12:00pm
Carbondale, IL
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Southern Illinois Music Festival

Sunday, Jun 9, 2024 at 2:00pm
Shryock Auditorium
Carbondale, IL
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Recent News

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 2024 Southern Illinois Music Festival runs May 25 through June 9, under the artistic and administrative direction of SIU School of Music Emeritus Professor Edward Benyas. Professional singers, instrumentalists…

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19th Annual Southern Illinois Music Festival

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