Bret Michaels will bring his Loud & Amplified 2026 Tour to St. Charles on Friday, Feb. 13.

The Jan. 18 “Rock Hunger” concert will benefit local food programs for families in need.

Check out this list of upcoming holiday concerts, shows and family-friendly events at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Twins Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the sons of music legend Ricky Nelson and grandsons of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, will bring their show "Christmas with the Nelsons" to St. Charles Dec. 9.

The Arcada will also feature a number of tribute concerts throughout November, in additional to several national headliners.

Free Fallin will perform the music of Tom Petty at the Arcada Theatre in Sept. 11. Our House, a tribute band to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young will open the show.

Winger, a pillar of the '80s hard rock music scene, will play the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles Aug. 29. The band is expected to stop performing live after a select few gigs.

Singer Stephen Pearcy and original guitarist Warren DiMartini have reunited and are bringing their show to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Aug. 17.

Some of Five for Fighting's hits include “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years” and The Riddle."

Orleans is known for their timeless classic hits like “Dance with Me” and “Still the One,” both hits in 1976, as well as 1979’s “Love Takes Time.”

John Lodge, bassist for The Moody Blues, will perform at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Aug. 6.

The Rockett Mafia will perform with L.A. Guns Friday, July 25 at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Slaughter and Great White will play the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles Friday, July 18.

The Arcada Theatre's summer lineup features classic rock bands, 80s hard rock bands and plenty of exciting tribute shows.

Former singers from Journey, Kansas and Boston will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Friday, May 30.

Other artists coming to St. Charles this summer include Five for Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Jim Messina, rock band Dokken and many other national touring artists.

Check out these concerts in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, the Illinois Valley and the Sauk Valley in April.

Ron Onesti, the promoter of the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles and the Des Plaines Theatre, will be inducted into the Rock Godz Hall of Fame on Sunday, Feb. 16.

The sons of musicians Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, along with guitarist Rob Johnson, will take the stage at the St. Charles theatre to honor the music of Cream on Feb. 21.

From classic rock anthems to soulful ballads to the biggest pop hits, these high-energy performances will transport you back in time and leave you wanting more.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at one of these exciting parties and events in McHenry, Kane and DuPage counties.

The Iron Maidens cover Iron Maiden material from all eras of the band’s career, encompassing their biggest hits, as well as fan favorites.

Legendary artist Kenny G will bring his holiday concert to the downtown St. Charles theatre Nov. 20. The theatre has many additional holiday performances and events scheduled through December.

Four authors of books on 1970s and 1980s Chicago music and radio history will sign books and answer questions at the Arcada Theatre.

Performers in the Nov. 10 show include Samantha Fish with Mitch Ryder, Canned Heat with Special Guest Bernard Allison and One-Woman Band Ghalia Volt.

Lou Gramm, the former voice of Foreigner, will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 5. John Waite, singer of the 80s hit 'Missing You' will be at the Arcada Saturday, Nov. 16.

Author K.L. Doty, author of 'The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative,' delves into the life of rock icon Jack Russell, the late original frontman of Great White. Once Bitten and Vixen will also perform at the event.

Taylor Trimby of Joliet recently hosted an organ concert at his home to help re-home one theater organ and to raise awareness on why theater organs need preservation.

You don't have to travel to Chicago to enjoy blues and jazz music. There are several venues in the Fox Valley area where you can get your groove on.

Bach, former lead singer of the '80s band Skid Row, will be at The Forge in Joliet on Friday, June 7, and at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Saturday, June 8.

Benoit will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Sunday, May 26.

An evening with Abbey Road: All-Star Salute to The Beatles, followed by The Ultimate Eric Church Experience & Tennessee Whiskey: Tribute to Chris Stapleton come to the downtown St. Charles theater from May 23 to 24.

Sebastian Bach, former singer of the rock band Skid Row, will perform at the downtown St. Charles theater June 8. More '80s bands and musicians are set to appear in June.

As approved, the section of Walnut Avenue between Riverside and Second avenues are closed to street traffic from April 15 to Oct. 31.

The Guess Who will perform May 4, while Nazareth takes the stage May 16.

The new restaurant, located inside the Arcada Theatre building, is expected to open to the public later this month.

The Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles will host the Righteous Brothers April 10 and Grand Funk April 11.

Renowned blues-rock guitarist Coco Montoya will perform at the Arcada Theatre’s Legends and Icons Dinner and Show series on Sunday, April 28.

Thunderstruck, a tribute to AC/DC, will appear at the downtown St. Charles theater March 30.

Other upcoming performances at the Arcada Theatre include '80s rockers Warrant and a Phil Collins tribute.

“Fairytales on Ice” returns to the Des Plaines Theatre at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3 and to the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4.

Tony Orlando, of the legendary television show and recording group, “Tony Orlando & Dawn,” will perform at the historic Des Plaines Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2 and at the Arcada Theatre at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

Fans of the '80s movie “Dirty Dancing” can learn the film’s iconic dance moves at a special group dance lesson at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

Retro Radio will bring audiences some of the biggest vocal harmony songs from artists like The Four Seasons, The Mamas & The Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, The Association, Seals & Crofts, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, The Roches, Manhattan Transfer and more.

Everclear will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Friday, Jan. 26.

Tributes to Eric Church and Chris Stapleton, AC/DC, Talking Heads, Journey, John Prine, Steely Dan, George Michael and The Beatles to grace stage in January.

His entertainment projects include Chicago-area restaurants, concert venues and cultural festivals under the Onesti Entertainment banner.

The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles hosted a "Mongo Bowl 23" fundraiser for former Chicago Bears player Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who has ALS, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

People dropping by the Arcada Theatre building in downtown St. Charles in the coming weeks will not only be able to hear some live music, they also be able to dine at the venue’s two new restaurants and stay overnight at The Arcadian Suites.