Summer Camp Will Return in 2026

The producers of the annual Summer Camp Music Festival have posted an update on the event’s future. The Midwest gathering, which featured host bands Umphrey’s McGee and moe., took a break this year and was replaced by Solshine Reverie. According to a note, this year Solshine Reverie will not return but Summer Camp proper will take place in 2026. A mix of other shows using the Summer Camp name will fill the void this year.

The statement reads: 

We know you all have been waiting for word of this year’s festival, and we have some good news. We will indeed be hosting an event in 2025. However, with the difficult economic factors continuing to impact the festival market in various ways we have elected to make some changes which we are happy to share with you now.

First, Solshine Reverie will not be making a return to Three Sisters Park this year. We were thrilled with the reception that everyone who joined us last year gave and we are happy that you found the event to be as inspiring as we did. The vibe and energy exerted by everyone who took part in it was overwhelming, and just plain incredible. So we thank you. We are happy to say that we have great plans for the future with this event which we can’t wait to share with you.

Second, Summer Camp will present a three day series of shows on the Peoria Riverfront over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2025 which will include many of the artists you have come to know as part of the Summer Camp family and as always there will be new music you will want to check out as well. This will not be a camping festival in true Summer Camp tradition, but will be centrally focussed on the music. There will be three day passes available and there are several major hotels within walking distance of the venue, and many more throughout Peoria. If you are traveling to join us, accommodations will be easy to make. A full announcement of these events will be announced shortly after the New Year.

Finally, and most importantly, we are excited to share that Summer Camp Music Festival will be making a return to celebrate its 25th edition on May 22-24, 2026. Mark your calendars… We look forward to welcoming you all back home!!

The first Summer Camp took place in 2001 and the show was a staple on the summer circuit for decades.