# Live Music in Murphysboro 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Murphysboro. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Murphysboro

- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ Ivas John Band
  - **Description**: You know you love him. 

So come on out!
The 2026 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 continues 
Friday, June 19th with Ivas John Band!

the details:

𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
It's a blues thing.  Ivas John & co. will take the stage for the first of two blues parties 7-10pm!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/block-party-w-ivas-john-band/200030066404645
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music, kids
- **Event Name**: Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual Independence Day Celebration with live music, fireworks, and fun! 

At 6:00pm, the The 90's Kidz will take it away, playing all your favorite 90s hits! Get ready to dance and sing before the big fireworks show at approximately 9:00p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 47
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/independence-day-celebration/200029965745217
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park Bandshell
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  - **Categories**: fireworks, music, fourth-of-july, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ City of Soul
  - **Description**: Let's close out the season with a Brews Debut!

The 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 finishes out on 
Friday, Sept. 18th with City of Soul!


**Confused about the date?  September falls weird this year. 
Labor Day weekend is Sept. 4-7.
The Murphysboro Apple Festi
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/block-party-w-city-of-soul/200030065340410
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, festivals, kids
- **Event Name**: SG LIVE at SLIPS HIDEAWAY for OPENING WEEKEND
  - **Description**: Southern Grit will be bringing their blend of country hits to Slips Hideaway for their opening weekend!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 113
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/sg-live-at-slips-hideaway-for-opening-weekend/200030057397900
  - **Venue**: Slips Hideaway
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- **Event Name**: Arielle Evans
  - **Description**: Arielle Evans will be making her Southpaw debut....Arielle is from the Paducah area and plays in Nashville....she is also the sister in law of one our servers (Miranda)....come show her some So Ill love.  Weather permitting she will be outside on the pati
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murphysboro/arielle-evans/200030004892830
  - **Venue**: 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL
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- **Event Name**: Smith & Hill Duo at Southpaw
  - **Description**: Smith & Hill are at the Southpaw Bar & Grill in Murphysboro from 2-5! Hope to see you there!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Southpaw Bar & Grill
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## Trending Events in Murphysboro

- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ Lucas Wayne & The Cottonmouths
  - **Description**: 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!

YeeHaw! 🤠
Friday, May 22nd, 
Lucas Wayne & The Cottonmouths will kick off Memorial Day Weekend and the 2026 Block Party Music Series!

the details: 

𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
The soul-singin', honky-tonkin', good-timin' band, 
Lucas Wayne &
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: Big Muddy Monster Brewfest
  - **Description**: The Big Muddy Monster Brewfest Corporation is proud to announce the 16th annual Big Muddy Monster Brewfest on October 3rd at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, IL. A beautiful bounty of craft beers, food trucks, music, games, vendors, and the Big Muddy Mon
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park
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- **Event Name**: Dale Jones Stand Up Comedy
  - **Description**: With 33 years in the making - Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines thatAbout this EventDon't Miss Dale Jones Stand Up Comedy!
  - **Venue**: Southpaw Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ the Jackson Junction Band
  - **Description**: LET'S GIVE CANCER THE BOOT!

The 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 continues 
Friday, June 3rd with Jackson County Relay for Life!

the details: 

𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
The legendary Jackson Junction Band will be bringing live country music to Chestnut Street, 7-10pm!

𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ Ivas John Band
  - **Description**: You know you love him. 

So come on out!
The 2026 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 continues 
Friday, June 19th with Ivas John Band!

the details:

𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
It's a blues thing.  Ivas John & co. will take the stage for the first of two blues parties 7-10pm!
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ Diamond Dog
  - **Description**: We're back from a short break--
and ready to ROCK!

The 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 continues
Friday, July 17th with Diamond Dog!

the details:

𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
The legendary Jackson Junction Band will be bringing live country music to Chestnut Street, 7-10pm!

𝗳
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual Independence Day Celebration with live music, fireworks, and fun! 

At 6:00pm, the The 90's Kidz will take it away, playing all your favorite 90s hits! Get ready to dance and sing before the big fireworks show at approximately 9:00p
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park Bandshell
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- **Event Name**: BLOCK PARTY w/ The Swamp Tigers
  - **Description**: We're rollin' now. 
The 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 continues 
Friday, July 31st with The Swamp Tigers!


the details:

𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰
The world-famous Rockabilly trio-- 
The Swamp Tigers will play 7-10pm!

𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
BBQ, Gyros, and more from Hamp's Smoke N Q
  - **Venue**: 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966
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- **Event Name**: Big Muddy Monster Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Big Muddy Monster Festival returns to historic downtown Murphysboro on June 20th, taking over 13th & Walnut Street for a full day immersed in storytelling, folklore, and Southern Illinois legend. The day is rooted in the infamous Big Muddy Monster
  - **Venue**: Murphysboro, Illinois
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** BLOCK PARTY w/ Ivas John Band (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966), Independence Day Celebration (Fri Jul 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at Riverside Park Bandshell), BLOCK PARTY w/ City of Soul (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966), SG LIVE at SLIPS HIDEAWAY for OPENING WEEKEND (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Slips Hideaway), Arielle Evans (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Murphysboro this weekend May 22–24, 2026?
  - **A:** SG LIVE at SLIPS HIDEAWAY for OPENING WEEKEND (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Slips Hideaway).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Murphysboro in May 2026?
  - **A:** SG LIVE at SLIPS HIDEAWAY for OPENING WEEKEND (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Slips Hideaway), Arielle Evans (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1 Apple city center, Murphysboro, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Murphysboro on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Murphysboro?
  - **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 Live Music events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Murphysboro include 1105 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL, United States, Illinois 62966, Riverside Park Bandshell, Slips Hideaway.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Murphysboro include Brews Brothers Taproom, Murphysboro Park District, Southern Grit Band.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music 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 Live Music events in Murphysboro?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Murphysboro.

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