# Events & Things To Do In Carbondale on 9th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Carbondale on 9th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Carbondale on 9th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Carbondale

- **Event Name**: Emo Night
  - **Description**: Emo Night returns to Hangar 9 — one of our most-loved nights and a safe haven for the beautifully weird, nostalgic, and emotionally attached.

This night is all about screaming the lyrics, feeling way too much, and dancing to the songs that shaped us. Fro
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/emo-night/200030030798629
  - **Venue**: 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Spring Graduation Post Party @ Hangar 9
  - **Description**: Sponsored by the SIU Alumni Association. Welcoming new Salukis for Life!About this EventThe SIU Alumni Association and friends are celebrating the newest Salukis for Life at Hangar 9 on Saturday, May 9, immediately follow
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/spring-graduation-post-party-hangar-9/100001987062697017
  - **Venue**: Hangar 9
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Stand-up Comedy Mic Fight -- hosted by Tom Kremer
  - **Description**: A fast-paced stand-up comedy competition show: 4 Comics, 3 Rounds, 2 Guest Comics & 1 Winner decided by you, the Audience!About this EventStand-up Comedy Mic Fight -- hosted by Tom KremerGet ready for a n
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/stand-up-comedy-mic-fight-hosted-by-tom-kremer/100001988037926956
  - **Venue**: The Varsity Center
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  - **Price**: USD 11 to 17
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, contests
- **Event Name**: The People Vs. Hugh DeNeal SIU graduation weekend live at PK’s • Sat 5/9
  - **Description**: The People Vs Hugh DeNeal take on PK’s for SIU graduation!
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/the-people-vs-hugh-deneal-siu-graduation-weekend-live-at-pk’s-•-sat-5-9/200030002073712
  - **Venue**: PK's
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- **Event Name**: Ecotones, Stay Here
  - **Description**: 05/09/26
Doors - 9:00
Music - 10:00
21+
NO COVER
$5 suggested donation for the bands 
***BANDS***
Ecotones
Stay Here
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/ecotones-stay-here/200029987441752
  - **Venue**: 406 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Rainbow Cafe - Mario Kart Tournament
  - **Description**: Calling all Racers! Join us on Saturday May 9th for a bracket style Mario Kart Tournament! So come dressed as your favorite Mario Bros characters and put the petal to the metal ... well uh buttons? 

- Winner gets all the bragging rights they can handle!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/rainbow-cafe-mario-kart-tournament/200029991167942
  - **Venue**: 118 North Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Kennedi’s Gradution Ceremony!
  - **Description**: Hey family, please join me in celebrating my college graduation! I’ll be receiving my bachelor degree in nursing & healthcare management!!About this EventI can't wait to see you there!  Southern Illinois university Ca
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/kennedi’s-gradution-ceremony/100001976632935319
  - **Venue**: Banterra Center
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  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Carbondale

- **Event Name**: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Saluki Stadium
🏠 Address: 2 Arena Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901
🌆 City: Carbondale
📍 Location: 37.71, -89.22✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football, where every
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
- **Event Name**: Neighborhood Co-op Farm Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Find more information here! https://www.neighborhood.coop/farm-crawl
🌾🌻🍓🌿🐄🧺🌽🐷🚜🐑🥕👨‍🌾

The Farm Crawl is an excellent opportunity for families and friends to meet farmers, see demos, and tour local farms in southern Illinois. 

Every year the Co-op works wi
  - **Venue**: All across Southern Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Saluki Stadium in the hea
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Saluki Stadium in the heart of Carbondale
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Saluki Stadium in
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Juneteenth Block Party
  - **Description**: The 2026 Juneteenth Block Party theme is Unity In The Community.  Come together in joy, unity, and community spirit.  Be ready for a fun, safe, family-friendly event.  This event is free and open to the public.
  - **Venue**: Attucks Park 800 N Wall Street, Carbondale IL 62901
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- **Event Name**: Southern Illinois Salukis vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Southern Illinois Salukis vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Saluki Stadium nestled in bustling Carbondale
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Spring Marketplace
  - **Description**: DO NOT RESPOND TO ANYONE ON FACEBOOK SAYING WE HAVE VENDOR SPACES AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY DIRECTLY TO INQUIRE ABOUT BEING A VENDOR!

Stop by for our annual Spring Marketplace on Memorial Park in downtown Carbondale! Vendors will be selling one
  - **Venue**: 5 N Main Street, Carbondale, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18407
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Redstone Plein Air Festival
  - **Description**: 🎨 2026 Redstone Plein Air Festival
📅 June 22–28, 2026
📍 Redstone, Colorado – the heart of the stunning Crystal Valley

Over 30+ professional plein air artists will gather to paint the breathtaking landscapes of the Crystal Valley. Watch masterpieces come
  - **Venue**: Redstone
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Emo Night (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm at 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901), Spring Graduation Post Party @ Hangar 9 (Sat May 09 2026 at 03:30 pm at Hangar 9), Stand-up Comedy Mic Fight -- hosted by Tom Kremer (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Varsity Center), The People Vs. Hugh DeNeal SIU graduation weekend live at PK’s • Sat 5/9 (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm at PK's), Ecotones, Stay Here (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm at 406 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Spring Graduation Post Party @ Hangar 9 (Sat May 09 2026 at 03:30 pm at Hangar 9), Kennedi’s Gradution Ceremony! (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at Banterra Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Carbondale this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** Emo Night (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm at 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901), Spring Graduation Post Party @ Hangar 9 (Sat May 09 2026 at 03:30 pm at Hangar 9), Stand-up Comedy Mic Fight -- hosted by Tom Kremer (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Varsity Center), The People Vs. Hugh DeNeal SIU graduation weekend live at PK’s • Sat 5/9 (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm at PK's), Ecotones, Stay Here (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm at 406 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Carbondale in May 2026?
  - **A:** Emo Night (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm at 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901), Spring Graduation Post Party @ Hangar 9 (Sat May 09 2026 at 03:30 pm at Hangar 9), Stand-up Comedy Mic Fight -- hosted by Tom Kremer (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Varsity Center), The People Vs. Hugh DeNeal SIU graduation weekend live at PK’s • Sat 5/9 (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm at PK's), Ecotones, Stay Here (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm at 406 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Carbondale on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Carbondale include 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901, Hangar 9, The Varsity Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Carbondale range from USD 11 to USD 17. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Carbondale include Hangar 9, SIU Alumni Association, The Varsity Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Carbondale.

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