Cowboy Monkey

06/25/2026

OUR STAGE. YOUR VOICE. TONIGHT! 🎙️🔥

Be there early tonight to claim your space at the very first open mic of the season here hosted by Scottie Black. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just want to test out some new material, the stage is yours.

Come to perform. Come to connect. ✨

06/25/2026

August 29 | Drew Cagle & The Reputation at Cowboy Monkey. 🐒🎸

If you’ve seen them live before, you know exactly what to expect. If you haven’t, consider this your notice. ⚠️ Drew brings a top-end stage performance ft attitude-filled rock, with all the power stances and mic twirls we can fit on stage.

If you can't wait for August, you can find DC&TR opening up for Buckcherry next month, July 19 over at The City Center. 🎫📆

Tixx are on sale now and the clock is ticking. ⌚

This show and many more all at 🔗 cowboy-monkey.com

06/24/2026

🎧 FRIDAY NIGHT PLANS = LOCKED IN. 🎧

The weekend is right around the corner, and Dj McFLY is taking over Cowboy Monkey this Friday, June 26th! 🔥

Don't miss out on a massive night of live tracks, great drinks, and the best vibes in downtown Champaign. Tag your crew, get your plans together, and we'll see you on the dance floor!

⭐ Doors open at 6 PM
⭐ Ages 19+
⭐ NO COVER
⭐ DJ McFLY at 9 PM

Find us at 6 E Taylor St. in Champaign!

For more shows and tickets visit cowboy-monkey.com

06/24/2026

📢 TOMORROW NIGHT! 📢

The stage is set for Open Mic Night with Scottie Black at Cowboy Monkey! Whether you are stepping up to share your voice or just grabbing a drink to support local talent, we want to see you there!

The Details:
⭐ Thursday, June 25th
⭐ Bar opens at 6:00 PM
⭐ Ages 19+
⭐ No Cover

All voices. All styles. All welcome.

Come out for a great night of live music performance and community talent! 🤠🐒

For upcoming shows & tickets visit cowboy-monkey.com

06/22/2026

New Show 🎧🐟 Baddie Pro Shop at Cowboy Monkey July 31st

We're swapping out the rods and tacklebox for LEDs and hatpins at this midwest girly rave. ✨ We'll be calibrating our low-end frequency sonar to throw one of the best bass showcases at the new fishin' hole in downtown Champaign.

Only ten bucks for your early passes online (w fees). 🎫➜📰 Lineup TBA

This show and more at cowboy-monkey.com 🐒

06/19/2026

SHOW ALERT 🔥 OTIS. The Bandana Brothers. One night only. 🎸

Don’t miss next month's show on July 23rd when Kentucky-grown OTIS performs with swampy-tonk Florida product The Bandana Brothers as direct support in the heart of downtown Champaign.

More than a ticket; you're securing a spot on our mission to bring great LIVE music back to Cowboy Monkey. 🐒

Secure your pass for this show and many more: cowboy-monkey.com 🎫

06/19/2026

🐒🔊 Champaign, brace yourselves. "Monkeyin' Around" is taking over the club July 18th, when dubstep returns to the downtown music arena.

🎛️ Pop Up Entertainment Presents a stacked lineup featuring:

✭ Badguy Moolah
✭ Wompster
✭ Deathscvpe
✭ No Control
✭ Neuroversal
✭ Cantrip

We're just under 1month away. Secure your passes early online NOW, or chance it at the door. 🚪⚡️ cowboy-monkey.com

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Freedom Day with DJ A-Ron ❤️🖤💚 FREE EVENT

This Friday, we’re celebrating Freedom Day at Cowboy Monkey. Keep it simple this holiday weekend with this no cover show and live music from CU’s own DJ A-Ron! 💯

Find this show, with more being added every day at cowboy-monkey.com 📅