Live music, dance, juggling, puppetry, magic, and unexpected performances take over the Downtown Ithaca Commons every first Wednesday and third Friday from 5-7 PM.
Made possible in part with funds from
The Commons is the stage
Big talent. Right on the sidewalk.
Sidewalk Showcase turns a walk through Downtown Ithaca into a live show. On every first Wednesday and third Friday, rotating local performers bring music, movement, theatre, magic, and community energy to the Commons from 5-7 PM.
All showcases are free and open to everyone. Come for one act, stay for the evening, and support downtown businesses while you explore.
2026 performance schedule
The full lineup
IC Tone Cold
Cornell Juggling Club
Lilypad Puppet Theatre
Zajal Belly Dancing / Rock Voices
Southside Panthers
Zajal Belly Dancing / Mike Stanley and the Cayuga Wizards
GIAC Jumpers / Village at Ithaca
Armstrong School of Dance / Transpose: Ithaca Queer Singers Alliance
Taksim Ithaca
Annie Ol' Thyme
IC Premium Blend / Spud Bugs
Laura Holmes
GIAC Jumpers / Spud Bugs
Sidewalk Showcase photos
Coming Soon
Performance photos and favorite moments from the Commons will be available on Flickr.
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