Music

Stephen Squires returns to direct the orchestra in “American Pie,” “Blueberry Hill,” “Piano Man,” “Pretty Woman,” “Come Sail Away,” “Footloose,” “Viva Las Vegas” and “Wizard of Oz.”  

The Rock River Jazz Band will perform music from the Big Band and Swing eras at 7 p.m. July 12 at the Page Park Band Shell, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon.

The popular music series returns for its second summer, bringing intimate outdoor shows to Joliet.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Page Park Band Shell.

Day two of the Taste of Joliet celebrated country music and big crowds came out to hear performers including the headliner Brett Eldredge. The city's largest summer festival, which features more than 20 food vendors, carnival, music and other live entertainment, runs through Sunday,

The Taste of Joliet drew big crowds on its second full day on Saturday, the longest day of the year and the warmest for far. The city's largest summer festival, which features more than 20 food vendors, carnival, music and other live entertainment, runs through Sunday,

Billy Corgan and the Machines of God was a top draw on opening night of the Taste of Joliet at Memorial Stadium on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The annual Taste of Joliet, the city's biggest summer festival, opened Friday, June 20. The event features food vendors, multiple music acts across many genres, other live entertainment and a carnival. Runs through Sunday, June 22 at Memorial Stadium.

Make Music Wheaton — a jam-packed day of free concerts around town - will feature more than 70 performances, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Ssturday

The biggest summer festival in Joliet starts at 3 p.m. Friday and runs through the weekend featuring more than 20 food vendors, just about as many music acts, and a carnival.

Hot and humid temperatures and music by “That Gurl” kicked off the 2025 season of the Oregon Park District’s Concerts in the Park Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Rock bands take the stage as festivals and concert series unfold across the suburbs, complemented by cruise nights, Wheaton Drama's new show, a spotlight on rarely seen artworks and an antiques sale fundraiser.

Additional performers in the Village of New Lenox Summer Concert Series include The Revivalists, Get the Led Out and Killer Queen. Performances are at the Performing Arts Pavilion at New Lenox City Commons.

From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., attendees can enjoy a 5K, music, food trucks, kids games, craft vendors, contests, a dog pageant show, dance party and costume parade.

Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, formerly of the early 90s rock band Nelson, will perform an acoustic set at The Vixen on Friday, June 20.

Bonfield’s Small Town USA Celebration kicks off at 4pm Friday featuring a kids fishing derby, live music and a lighted golf cart parade. The fun resumes Saturday at 9am featuring a car & craft show, live music, tractor pulls, mud volleyball and more, with fireworks at 9:30pm.

Summer concerts on Tuesday nights are offered through the Oregon Park District and made possible by local sponsors

This event assembles a large number of musicians who will perform on the same day. About 70 solo performers and groups will take to the streets to share their talents.

The 2025 Jamboree Concert Series kicked off Friday, June 13, in downtown Mt. Morris. The free concerts are held Friday nights through the summer.

The 2025 Jamboree Concert Series kicked off Saturday, June 13, in Mt. Morris with Rick Lindy and his band paying tribute to Roy Orbison on the Warren Reckmeyer Bandshell before a packed crowd on the Campus square. The free concerts are held Friday evenings in downtown Mt. Morris.

The 31-member band will perfom familiar show tunes and peppy pop music in British Brass band style.

The Plano High School’s music honor society has been named the 2024-2025 Illinois Chapter of the Year by the National Association for Music Education.

Once again, Plano School District 88 received top national recognition for its music education program.

Tickets are on sale for performances by Better Than Ezra, +LIVE+, Third Eye Blind and Tonic​.

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

Spring amps up the fun with milestone celebrations and a headlining turn by the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on Father's Day Sunday as part of a Jazz & Wine Fest in Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering free fishing days Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook.

Piano Men Generations will perform Aug. 1, while Yacht Rock Gold Experience will take the stage Aug. 9.

Grassroots community music festival with some musicians performing 45 minute free sets on community porches.

The concert is at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon.

One of These Nights, a tribute to the Eagles and their solo work, is known in the industry as the ultimate Eagles tribute, playing classic Eagles hits note-for-note. Tickets are on sale now for $3.

Downtown Kankakee's monthly summer lunchtime concert series returns this Wednesday with music by Emily Quinn and food from Essential Smoothies and MiaBella's Pizza.

The concert series kicks off Wednesday, June 11 with a children's concert by Justin Roberts.

Mostly good weekend weather allowed for those gathered to listen to a wide variety of music at the second Bradley 315 Music Fest this weekend.

Rain interrupted the Bellson Music Fest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, but fans still came out early to dance, take pictures and enjoy food at the amphitheater.

Musicians will perform in free concerts in Elgin, Barrington and Hoffman Estates.

Dixon Stage Left Artistic Director Jimmy Ferraro will add a new twist to the community theater scene by offering a senior theater for people 55 and older.

Lockport is hosting its 52nd Old Canal Days festival this weekend featuring a carnival, food court, artisan vendors, beer garden, entertainment and special events. The festival runs through Sunday. The event is held at 303 W. Second St.

From live music and food vendors to car shows and carnivals, here is a list of local places to celebrate the holiday.

The Jammin’ at the Clock summer concert series will return to Heritage Park in downtown Streator for its 10th year, beginning with a performance by Noreen Stark on Friday, June 6.

Blackberry Smoke will rock the Rialto in downtown Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Other events include the Dixon Municipal Band's first concert of the season on Thursday, and the Discover Dixon Block Party and Sauk Valley Community College's Child Fair, both on Saturday.

A major antiques show, date night options, entertainment at Morton Arboretum, vintage cars, debut of performance venue, festival fun and an arts weekend are all on tap in DuPage and Cook counties.

Discounted tickets are on sale now for June 7 event at Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove.

From the first Cruis'n the Square in downtown Kankakee to a Frank Lloyd Wright birthday party, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The concert is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.

The second Bradley 315 Music Fest takes to the stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the east area of the Northfield Square mall parking lot.

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

Featured will be music from movie musicals including “My Fair Lady,” “Wicked,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “West Side Story,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Oliver” and “Top Hat."

The dedication will take place during the Bellson Music Fest at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7.