Rock the Plaza

Marion Connects Rock the Plaza events bring in local bands from throughout southern Illinois to the heart of Marion on the Square to showcase their talent and provide community members a free concert!

It's another way for us to bring our community together thanks to one of elements of life that unites us no matter where we come from - music.

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Rock the Plaza featuring Cat Daddy 'O - June 2nd, 2026
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Rock the Plaza featuring Cat Daddy 'O - June 2nd, 2026
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Rock the Plaza featuring Cat Daddy 'O - June 2nd, 2026
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Rock the Plaza featuring Cat Daddy 'O - June 2nd, 2026
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Rock the Plaza featuring Cat Daddy 'O - June 2nd, 2026
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Rock the Plaza featuring Cat Daddy 'O - June 2nd, 2026
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Rock the Plaza featuring Cat Daddy 'O - June 2nd, 2026
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Rock the Plaza featuring Blacktop Junction - July 14th, 2026 (photo courtesy of Lauren Rae Photography)
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Rock the Plaza featuring Blacktop Junction - July 14th, 2026 (photo courtesy of Lauren Rae Photography)
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Rock the Plaza featuring Blacktop Junction - July 14th, 2026 (photo courtesy of Lauren Rae Photography)
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Rock the Plaza featuring Blacktop Junction - July 14th, 2026 (photo courtesy of Lauren Rae Photography)
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Rock the Plaza featuring Blacktop Junction - July 14th, 2026 (photo courtesy of Lauren Rae Photography)
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Rock the Plaza featuring Blacktop Junction - July 14th, 2026 (photo courtesy of Lauren Rae Photography)
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2026 Rock the Plaza Schedule

See what we have scheduled for Rock the Plaza in 2026! These free events are created with the whole family in mind!

May 5th: CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

June 2nd: Cat Daddy ‘O

July 14th (rescheduled): Blacktop Junction

August 1st: Family Soul

September 1st: A1C

October 6th (rescheduled): Backline 5

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2026 Rock the Plaza Sponsors

Third Thursdays wouldn’t be possible without the generous support from local businesses and individuals! Here are the sponsors who have helped make the 2026 season possible!