The Rialto celebrates it 100th anniversary with theater tours, silent movie concert and more at two events in April and May.

Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life.

The tour marks a new chapter in the group’s celebrated 21-year journey, blending the ensemble’s signature sound with fresh arrangements and dynamic stage production.

Starring the award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage.

Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations.

Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse, first found success with the 2000s-era hard rock band Staind.

The Rialto Square Theatre will show a variety of films in the Reels at the Rialto movie series in 2026.

The immersive concert-style tribute show will recreate the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel live on stage.

Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse.

Brett Young will bring his 2026 2.0 Tour to downtown Joliet Friday, Jan. 30.

Drew Lynch will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

Vitamin String Quartet will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Jan. 29.

Special events director Ann Sylvester provided a preview this week of activities planned for the new Joliet City Square.

Crist will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Jan. 23.

County elections, leadership changes at the Diocese of Joliet and for some large school districts are just some of the stories we will be following this year.

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

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

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

The holiday show will feature plenty of laughs and the biggest hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

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

The Joliet American Legion Band will perform Sunday, Dec. 14. The Jingle Mingle event is set for Dec. 4.

Downtown visitors for the Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade were impressed with what they see so far of the new Joliet City Square.

The magical production features lavish costumes, exquisite sets, including a Christmas tree that grows before your eyes and sensational choreography.

The characters will perform songs from the unforgettable musical score of legendary composer Vince Guaraldi at the Dec. 8 show.

Home for the Holidays, the Rialto Square Theatre’s annual season of festive special events, kicks off Nov. 21 in downtown Joliet.

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

Classical Arts Entertainment presents “Swan Lake” Ballet at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Sunday, Nov. 16.

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

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal music.

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

Artist Sijia Chen spent time meeting with Joliet residents this past week to explain the Dome of Unity design and gather their involvement.

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

Sijia Chen, the artist who is creating the sculpture, will be there to discuss the Unity Dome. Participants invited to bring photos and memorabilia to contribute their personal stories and reflect “community values,” city of Joliet said.

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

The Seas the Night World Tour stops at the downtown Joliet theatre Oct. 30.

Country music Hall of Fame member John Anderson will be at the Joliet theatre Oct. 9.

Watch a screening of the 1981 cult classic horror film as a live string ensemble performs.

Cast members from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" will perform their new improv show at the Joliet theatre Oct. 31.

The company’s premiere of “The Great Gatsby” is a Broadway-style take on the iconic story.

The Beatles tribute band will perform

Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads and electrifying performances.

Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert.

For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo—known worldwide as the Long Island Medium—has touched the lives of millions of fans,

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

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum hosted a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Rialto Theatre in Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Performers include Richard Marx, Enuff Z'Nuff, Billy Branch with Elevation and more at the Sept. 14 ceremony.

Plans for a centerpiece sculpture were set back this week, but Joliet city officials say downtown square is on schedule for Route 66 anniversary and should be ready for holiday parade.

The Joliet City Council was to vote Tuesday on the sculpture for the new city square downtown. “We want to talk a little more about it internally,” Mayor Terry D’Arcy said.