International Carillon Festival

62nd International Carillon Festival

The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, located in Washington Park, will host the annual International Carillon Festival on Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9. This year's festival boasts nightly concerts from guest carillonists, local musicians, and an array of new activities to appeal to all ages.

This year's performers are:

Jim Fackenthal, Chicago, IL
Wim Ruitenbeek, Netherlands
Naoko Tsujita, Toronto, CAN
Carlo van Ulft, Springfield, IL
John Widmann, Frederick, MD

This festival is presented by the Springfield Park District with the support of The Rees Carillon Society and The Carillon Belles. Individuals and families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Several monitors will be positioned around the tower to view the playing keyboard and carillonists during the performances. All concerts are about 45 minutes in duration.