Tunes at Twilight 2026
Tunes at Twilight returns for 2026 with free Friday evening concerts at the Ivers Square Gazebo in downtown Cape Girardeau. The spring series runs May 8 through June 12 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, and the fall series runs August 7 through September 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Hosted by Old Town Cape, Inc., Tunes at Twilight has become a favorite downtown tradition for live music, community, and relaxing Friday nights outside near City Hall. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab some food, and enjoy an hour of free live music in the heart of Cape Girardeau.
2026 Spring Lineup
The spring concerts run from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Ivers Square Gazebo.
Friday, May 8, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Hudson & The Hoodoo Cats
Friday, May 15, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Hot Club of St. Louis
Friday, May 22, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Devin C. Williams
Friday, May 29, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Kristin Kearns
Friday, June 5, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Mark Stoffel & Shad Cobb
Friday, June 12, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Dennis Stroughmatt
2026 Fall Lineup
The fall concerts run from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at Ivers Square Gazebo.
Friday, August 7, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Kasey Lee Rogers
Friday, August 14, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
David Grier
Friday, August 21, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Taylor Streiff Trio with Neil Salsich of The Mighty Pines
Friday, August 28, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Swamp Tigers
Friday, September 4, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Andy Tanas
Friday, September 11, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Chicago Farmer
Location
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N. Lorimier Street
Downtown Cape Girardeau, Missouri
What to Bring
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, snacks, and drinks. Food vendors are also expected during the series, along with free face painting and henna tattoos offered biweekly.
Rain Plan
Tunes at Twilight is a rain-or-shine event. If weather does not allow the concert to remain outdoors, the event moves indoors to:
Gospel Life Church
817 Broadway
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Coolers, food, and beverages are allowed inside the rain location. Weather-related updates are typically posted by Old Town Cape.
