Don’t miss the 2025 season of the George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series, starting Sunday, July 13, and continuing every Sunday afternoon through August 17 from 4-6 p.m. at Nichols Park in Hyde Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street. The concerts are free. Bring your family and friends, grab a blanket and chairs, pack a picnic or visit a local Hyde Park restaurant for takeout, and enjoy one of Hyde Park’s favorite summertime traditions.
SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES
- July 13 – POWERPLAY FYI – sponsored by Downtown Hyde Park – SSA #61 / Toni Preckwinkle – Cook County Board President
- July 20 – JAVON WATSON EXPERIENCE – sponsored by Superman / Kimbark Plaza Merchants Association / Small Cheval
- July 27 – ANTOINE ANTHONY & THE CHICAGO PLAYERS – Sponsored by BMO Bank / Hyatt Place Hotel /Sophy Hotel
- August 3 – LOS GALLOS BAND – sponsored by La Rabida Children’s Hospital / Airbnb
- August 10 – BARRY & THE FOUNTAINS – sponsored by Xfinity
- August 17 – SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD BAND – sponsored by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference / University of Chicago
FREE ADMISSION / OPEN LAWN SEATING / BRING CHAIRS & PICNIC BLANKETS / NO GRILLING, SMOKING, OR ALCOHOL USE
