SPARK Concert 2024

Spark is UIC’s very own music concert that takes place in the first few weeks of the Fall semester. Spark is free for UIC students. In 2010 as a back-to-school event, Spark was designed to bring local, national, little known, and well-known artists to campus. The Spark offers a mix of entertainment for UIC’s diverse campus community.

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time: Doors open at 5PM, gates close at 7:30PM sharp

Location: Harrison Field (located on the corner of Halsted/Harrison Street)

Featuring:

• A FREE concert for UIC students, staff, and alumni to enjoy
• Food! (available for purchase)
• Headliner: J.I.D.
• Middle Act: EARTHGANG
• Openers: DJ Moneyca (UIC Radio's DJ Battle Winner) and  Earl Hester and the Nasty Boys (UIC Radio's Battle of the Bands Winner)

No tickets for sale. Gates open at 5:00 pm and close at 7:30 pm. No re-entry into the venue. Students and staff/faculty must present their iCard at the door.

Alumni Registration Info:
UIC Alumni are invited to attend SPARK 2024. Alumni can register under the "UIC Alumni" tab on the registration page. Alumni MUST bring their old iCard OR a valid state ID/driver's license to present at the door. 

 

Guest Policy:

UIC students are allowed ONE guest per iCard. UIC students who are bringing a guest, must pre-register their guest on the registration page. If you do not pre-register your guest, your guest will not be allowed into the venue. Guests must bring a valid form of identification to present at the door.

UIC Alumni ARE NOT allowed to bring a guest.

Prohibited items:
This is a university-sponsored event. All students will adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. The following is a partial list of items that are prohibited:

• Outside Food and Beverage. No water bottles will be permitted in the venue.
• Alcohol, tobacco, vape pens, drugs - including marijuana in any form
• Cameras: No flash/professional photography
• Audio or Video Recording Devices, including selfie sticks
• Bags: Backpacks, Large Bags, Suitcases, or any purse/bag larger than 14″x14″x6″
• Tripods/Monopods, Laser Pointers, Alcohol, Drugs, Noise Making Devices, Fireworks, Flashlights, Skateboards/ Rollerblades, Beach Balls, Cans or Bottles
• Any item that could pose a safety hazard or restrict the enjoyment of another guest
• Weapons are prohibited. This includes (but is not limited to): firearms, explosives, stun guns, handcuffs, brass knuckles, sticks, clubs, batons, martial arts instruments, pepper spray, tear gas, knives, etc. Guests found in possession of the above-mentioned items will be asked to remove the item from the venue or dispose of it. Guests who refuse to comply will be ejected from the venue and may be subject to arrest.

Parking Information:

We highly encourage attendees to take public transportation due to high volumes of traffic. Please plan ahead if you are planning on taking CTA public transportation. Paid parking is also available at various parking structures around campus. Please park at the following locations:

• Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure | 760 West Taylor Street
• Harrison Street Parking Structure | 1100 West Harrison Street
• Lot 1B | 1139 West Harrison Street

For pricing information, please visit the UIC Parking Services website.