Harper Court Summer Music Series
Harper Court Summer Music Series
🎶 THE LINEUP IS HERE.
Harper Court Summer Music Series 2026 is officially ON — four FREE concerts, all summer long, right in the heart of Hyde Park.
Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room – hosted by Mario Smith.
📅 SAVE THESE DATES:
Thursday, June 4 — 3rd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest with DJ Eric “ET” Taylor
Thursday, July 9 — Rich Medina + LeftJones
Thursday, August 6 — Tammy McCann + DJ Celeste Alexander
Thursday, September 10 — Shawnee Dez + DJ Selah Say
Parking
Paid parking is available in the Harper Court garage (entrance on S. Lake Park Avenue just south of McDonald’s and in the surface lot on S. Harper Avenue. Paid street parking also available. We encourage you to take public transportation or carpool.
Dining
Enjoy Daisy’s Po’ Boy & Tavern, Ja’ Grill, Chipotle, Deep Purpl,  Roti Modern Mediterranean, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, and Strugglebeard Bakery – all in Harper Court. Or sample one of the many great eateries on 53rd Street. For a complete list of restaurants go to welcometohydepark.com.
Liquor Sales
Harper Court restaurants are now permitted to sell liquor outside their restaurants for guests 21+ over to enjoy responsibly in Harper Court during the concerts. Outside alcohol not permitted and alcohol not allowed outside Harper Court.
Shopping
Support our neighborhood businesses by shopping local. Recyled Modern and Suuri Design are in Harper Court, and The Silver Room and other shops are right around the corner. For a complete list of stores go to welcometohydepark.com.
Seating
The Harper Court Summer Music Series is outdoors in Harper Court, and seating is not provided. Please feel free to bring your folding chairs, but remember to leave lots of room for dancing!
No Smoking Allowed
Harper Court is a private outdoor event venue and smoking of any kind is prohibited – NO CIGARS, CIGARETTES, PIPES, OR VAPES.