The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its 2026 event calendar, featuring a year of art exhibits, festivals, live music, educational programs and outdoor experiences across Will County.

Four music ensembles from the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform Sunday, Jan. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. It’s the fourth concert in the Symphony’s 72nd season.

This scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero showcases music from Disney’s 1996 animated film.

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert of chamber music will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton.

Singer-songwriter Joe Fisher delivers the full “Nebraska” album, stripped down to its bare essence — with the stark poetry of America’s backroads.

Lydea King participated in the 151st Christmas Festival at Carthage College in the magnificent A. F. Siebert Chapel in Kenosha, Wisconsin. King, from Rock Falls, is a member of wind orchestra and philharmonic orchestra.

This high-energy show will transport audiences back to the legendary Las Vegas Hilton, delivering not only Elvis’ most beloved hits and deep cuts.

Set in four emotional “seasons”— spring, summer, autumn and winter— the evening unfolds with beloved Beatles hits such as “Here Comes the Sun,” “Yesterday,” “Let it Be” and more.

Under the master baton of Maestro Dan Pasquale D’Andrea, this year’s program includes music featuring the 250th anniversary of America, along with a splendid array of vocal and instrumental solos.

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel in Clinton, Iowa, will present Fool House – The Ultimate 90’s Party: The Millennium Tour on Friday, March 20, in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 and is presented by the city of Sterling. It will feature pieces from many genres, including traditional and contemporary band works, jazz and popular music.

Want to see some life entertainment in the Sauk Valley? All it takes is a ticket and trip to a theater where history and headliners share equal billing. Shaw Local catches up with The Dixon Historic Theater executive director Spencer Aurand to preview the Spring 2026 season.

The River Valley Wind Ensembles presented its annual Holiday Concert, preceded by Christmas carols, on Sunday at Olivet Nazarene University’s Larsen Fine Arts Center in Bourbonnais.

The summer concert series, which offers free shows in July, will feature Smash Mouth, Air Supply, Fitz and the Tantrums, Foreigner and more.

Tribute artist Dean Z will perform classic songs from all of the different eras of Elvis’ musical career.

Isaak will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre on Friday, Dec. 12.

The world-renowned pianist and composer returns to the stage with a heartwarming concert experience that celebrates the season through music, storytelling and holiday cheer.

The Holiday Spectacular Concert is set for Friday, Dec. 12.

The award-winning American Legion Band will hold its annual Christmas concert at the Rialto Square Theatre on Dec. 14 to benefit Catholic Charities.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Durgin Performing Arts Center at Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa.

Travis Hosette impersonates and sings Sinatra-like vocals professionally for all sorts of special events throughout eastern Iowa, western Illinois, and as far away as Milwaukee and Cincinnati.

The performances combine a dessert show in the school cafeteria with a stage performance in Central’s Harold and Jean Miner Auditorium.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform its Holidays Pops: Winter Wonderland concert Dec. 12 and 14.

All four Plainfield District 202 high schools have announced the schedule for the holiday collage concerts this December.

Sponsored by the Sterling Municipal Band, TubaChristmas will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at The Mercantile in downtown Sterling. The event is open to euphonium, baritone, tuba, and sousaphone players...only low brass to celebrate the season.

The Dixon Municipal Band is excited to announce its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at The Dixon: Historic Theatre.

The Chicago-based ensemble returns to Chamber Music on the Fox with timeless classics and works of contemporary composers.

The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” present EVOP’s 18th annual Christmas cantata, the high-energy “Joy! Unspeakable Joy!”, which will be presented in three services at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

A classical string quartet will perform holiday favorites – and thousands of candles will illuminate the concert in Joliet.

The high school band, choir, jazz band, and madrigals will perform.

Phil Vernon and the Quad-City Ukulele Club will be performing festive Christmas yules at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton on Dec. 10, 2025.

The concert will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison.

Anderson’s special guest is Italian guitarist Alberto Lombardi.

The jazz trio will perform music from the “A Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack.

The performance will include some of the biggest hits from Motown catalog, as well as many Christmas favorites.

Black will bring his Back On The Blacktop Tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Thursday, Nov. 13.

British guitarist Steve Hackett celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Genesis album “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway."

Music from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair will highlight the second concert of Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s 72nd season. The concert will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School.

Young will be sharing the spirit of the season with his live take on holiday classics featured on his “It Must Be Christmas” album.

ngelbert Humperdinck will bring his “A Winter World of Love: A Night of Holiday Classics & Greatest Hits” show to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Friday, Dec. 5.

The band is touring to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its debut album 'Sparkle and Fade.'

Thomas Gehlbach has enjoyed playing piano for the past 40 years. Gehlbach is going to share that enjoyment by playing in the Phidian Musicale at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. in Dixon.  It is free and open to the public.

The performance is in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.

Beatles tribute band Abbey Road and Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction will perform separate sets and a combined encore at their Oct. 24 show.

The show will honor iconic singer Meat Loaf on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the downtown Joliet theatre.

The all-vocal country music group will spread holiday cheer at the Nov. 23 event.

Jay White and The Sweet Caroline tour will be in Joliet on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Bret Michaels, frontman for the band Poison, will perform with his solo band at the brand-new Hollywood Casino Joliet on Saturday, Oct. 18.

The concert begins at 6 p.m. A dessert buffet follows the concert. A free-will offering will be received.

Featured will be selections from soaring Puccini and Verdi operas to musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein and themes of beloved movies.