Tinley Park Harmony Square Summer Concert Series 2026: Hoodwink’d
2026-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tinley Park Harmony Square, 6700 North St,, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, United States
Comprised of veteran players with decades of musical experience, Hoodwink’d dishes out a fun, feel-good mix of classic pop and rock from the ’70s and ’80s. Songs you know and love but aren’t hearing played by most bands. All delivered by musicians who love what they do. Check out Hoodwink’d for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!

Romeo Fest 2026: Nelson Street Revival
2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Romeo Fest Recreation Department, 900 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States
Nelson Street Revival is a new Chicago Roots, Blues and Soul jamband supergroup with an insane pedigree. Expect a high energy, booty shaking, earth rattling, soul moving experience as these music veterans interpret standards, re-imagine classic rock and modern pop songs, draw from their deep well of original songs as solo artists, and go off on some sick jams.

Warrenville Summer Daze 2026: Nerdvana
2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Warrenville City Hall Complex, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, 60555, United States
A real live Nerd band that rocks out to the best jams of the 90’s!

Vet Fest Oswego - 7th Heaven
2026-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Vet Fest Oswego, Vet Fest Oswego grounds, Oswego, IL, 60543
7th Heaven is a Chicago, Illinois-based rock band known for their high-energy performances and a blend of original music and classic covers, the band has become a staple in the Midwest music scene and beyond. Celebrating 40 years of amazing performances and music. The band has achieved significant success, charting #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times and delivering seven major radio hits, including songs like “Stoplight,” “Better This Way,” and “Sing.” Their discography includes popular releases like the 2004 double CD Silver (30 tracks) and the 2008 album USA-UK. 7th Heaven is celebrated for their signature “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley, a crowd-pleasing mix of 70s and 80s hits.

Gurnee Days 2026 - All American Throwbacks
2026-08-08 20:00 - 22:30 | Gurnee Days, 4374 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL, 60031, United States
all american throwbACKS IS THE ULTIMATE PARTY BAND PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE THROWBACK EMO, POP PUNK, AND ALTERNATIVE ROCK HITS FROM THE LATE 90S THRU NOW. THEIR SETLIST INCLUDES HITS FROM FALL OUT BOY, BLINK-182, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, SUM41, PANIC! @ THE DISCO, AND TONS OF OTHER HEAVY HITTING BANDS FROM YOUR EMO PHASE.
THIS BAND IS MORE THAN JUST A SHOW, IT’S A PARTY! WITH TOTAL CROWD INTERACTION AND NON-STOP BANGER AFTER BANGER, THESE GUYS DELIVER A COMPLETELY ENERGETIC PERFORMANCE THAT WILL HAVE YOU SINGING ALONG SONG AFTER SONG!

Judson Brown w/ THE TOYS at Kiel Family Festival
2026-08-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Kiel Family Festival, Keil, Kiel, WI, 53042, USA
Judson Brown has been singing and playing music for as long as he can remember. In his teens, he taught himself to play guitar by shredding along with recordings of Ozzy Osbourne. While attending Columbia College in Chicago, Judson’s musician friends introduced him to the world of Jazz, where he developed an ear for harmony and an appreciation for music theory. While searching for musical genres in high demand, the music of Brad Paisley caught his ear and taught him that country music could be both technically challenging AND popular. Once that epiphany struck, there was no turning back.

Warrenville Summer Daze 2026: Hi Infidelity
2026-08-08 21:00 - 23:00 | Warrenville City Hall Complex, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, 60555, United States
Exuding an electrifying energy, Hi Infidelity bursts onto the scene, a cover band hailing from the vibrant heart of Chicago suburbs. Their repertoire resonates with audiences of all stripes, though they are renowned for their masterful renditions of 80s rock anthems. Think Journey, REO, Bon Jovi, and Boston – these are but a few of the icons whose music Hi Infidelity brings roaring back to life.

Romeo Fest 2026: Jefferson Starship
2026-08-08 21:30 - 23:00 | Romeo Fest Recreation Department, 900 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States
Jefferson Starship is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1974 by former Jefferson Airplane members Paul Kantner (guitar/vocals) and Grace Slick (vocals). It evolved from Kantner’s solo project Blows Against the Empire and marked a shift toward a more accessible, mainstream rock sound while retaining psychedelic and progressive elements.
In short, Jefferson Starship served as the successful 1970s–early ’80s bridge between the counterculture-era Jefferson Airplane and the polished pop-rock of Starship.

North Aurora Days Festival 2026: Bon Journeyed
2026-08-08 21:30 - 23:30 | North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL, United States
Friends for 30 years, Chicagoland music veterans Tyler Holcomb of ARRA & Matthew Pablecas of Oh Yes! join forces to create the Ultimate Bon Jovi / Journey experience. With Marty Craven on Guitar, Joe “Powder” Lynch on drums, Brian Sheridan on Bass, and Robert “Doc” Watson on Keys.

Lindenfest 2026: Modern Day Romeos
2026-08-08 21:30 - 23:30 | Lindenfest, Lindenfest grounds (exact address via event site), Lindenhurst, IL, 60046
Put on your partici-pants!! MDR strives to be the most entertaining band you will see. Jim is in the crowd half of the time, separating them and assigning singing parts and leading a “bad dancing” competition, while Justin is showing off his majestic cowbell moves. Even if you attend by yourself, we will make sure that you meet the people next to you and high five and cheers the rest. We don’t want you to come see a show, we want you to be a part of it.

Wish Stock 2026 - Wild Daisy
2026-08-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Wish Stock, 700 Theodore St, Joliet, IL, 60435, United States
Wild Daisy is an energetic, dynamic, female-owned, female & male-fronted country band in the Chicagoland area. The band plays a blend of current and classic country, and pop and rock favorites. With three lead singers, the audience hears a variety of styles. Wild Daisy has established a reputation in Chicago for consistently delivering high-quality, family-friendly, crowd-interactive, entertaining shows, with musicianship and energy that cannot be matched.

Kief's Reef Summer Concert Series 2026 - Hurricane Reggae
2026-08-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Kiefs Reef, 3505 S. Wright Road, McHenry, IL, 60050, United States
Hurricane Reggae Band

Bring the soul of the Caribbean to your next event with The Hurricane Reggae Band, Chicago’s premier choice for authentic island rhythms and high-energy performances. Rooted in the heart of the Chicago music scene, we deliver an infectious reggae experience backed by decades of musical heritage.

Romeo Fest 2026: Starlight City
2026-08-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Romeo Fest Recreation Department, 900 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States
Starlight City is Chicago’s premier new live music experience that brings a dazzling mix of pop and dance music combined with the powerful energy of a modern rock show to stages around the Midwest! Unique in its ability to perform just about any style of music, this band features a dynamic combination of male and female lead vocals provided by Dave Marvel and Virginia Ramey. Steve Sefton delivers an impressive display of lead guitar and keyboards/synth, all backed up by one of the best rhythm sections around with bassist Drew Harris and drummer Brian Leppert.

Hideaway Brew Garden - 7th Heaven
2026-08-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Hideaway Brew Garden, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192, United States

Lindenfest 2026: Renegade Wildflower
2026-08-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Lindenfest, Lindenfest grounds (exact address via event site), Lindenhurst, IL, 60046
Renegade Wildflower is a high energy, guitar-driven rock band from Chicago, IL.

Romeo Fest 2026: Hllbilly Rock Starz
2026-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States
The musicians in Hillbilly Rockstarz grew up with the love of country and rock n’ roll music. Each member brings a unique musical aesthetic to the band and over the years they have grown comfortable with mixing it up! Adding genres and mashing up influences from Pop, Rock and Dance combined with our high energy live music keeps our fans dancing all night long. Country music is the band’s first love, however as music lovers and people pleasers they will surprise you with something for everybody!

Evergreen Park Summer Concert Series 2026: Liam Durkin
2026-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Evergreen James J Sexton Park, 91st St and California Ave, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, United States
Liam is a 27-year-old musician from Chicago, Illinois. Liam started his musical training at just seven years old and began singing at the age of 14. Since beginning his musical journey, he has learned how to play guitar, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, piano, and can find his way around a drum set. Liam’s repertoire encompasses a wide variety of genres, including Country, Rock, Blues, Folk, and Irish ballads.

Frankfort Concerts on the Green 2026 - Rosie and the Rivets
2026-08-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Frankfort Park District Founder’s Center, 140 Oak St, Frankfort, IL, 60423, United States
Join the Frankfort community for free live music at Concerts on the Green 2026! Featuring Rosie and the Rivets performing Retro Rock. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics. Friends and family are welcome! Concerts are held on summer Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Breidert Green (corner of White and Kansas streets in historic downtown Frankfort). In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Frankfort Park District Founder’s Center at 140 Oak St., Frankfort, IL. Presented by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. More info at FrankfortChamber.com.

Downers Grove PD Summer Concert Series 2026- Valius
2026-08-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Downers Grove Fishel Park, 1036 Grove Street (Veterans Memorial Pavilion), Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Come celebrate 21 great years in the Chicago music scene with Valius!
That’s right. We’ve been in business a while and we aren’t going anywhere! Valius has played hundreds of shows for tens of thousands of fans all across the Midwest- from small clubs and private parties to large festivals.
Featuring unmatched stage energy, unbelievable guitars, soaring vocals and a tight rhythm section, we like to consider our style a form of musical adventurism as we’ve curated a massive list of classic hits from the ’60’s through today. Rock, pop, country, grunge, rap and even two albums worth of original music to round it out. Why pick a lane when we can hang in all of them?
Valius has the range to dial any event up to 11! Expect more from live acts! Expect crowd participation. Expect to sing along! Expect to hear songs you wouldn’t expect! Expect to walk away saying “that was f-ing AWESOME!”.
That’s Valius. We’ll see you out there.

Bloomingdale Old Town Park Summer Concert Series 2026 - Blooze Brothers
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Park, 111 Third Street, Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, United States
For over three decades (yes, really), the Blooze Brothers Band has been one of Chicagoland’s most in-demand show bands. They not only honor the music made by the original Blues Brothers in movies, TV, and recordings, but the spirit in which they played – from Dan Aykroyd’s love of traditional blues, Motown, soul, and R&B to John Belushi’s love of classic rock. Like Aykroyd and Belushi, they fuse those great musical traditions into a stage show that energizes and delights hundreds of thousands of music fans across the greater Chicago area and beyond every year.

Bristol Woods Summer Concert Series 2026 - Route 66 Band
2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Bristol Woodstock Woods Park, 9800 County Hwy M B, Bristol, WI, 53104, United States
Route 66 Band brings to the stage those classic vibes. Timeless riffs, from the 60’s -90’s rock and classic country that brings Nashville to the heart of the Midwest.

Forest Park Concert in the Park 2026: Sealed With a Kiss
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Forest Park Roos Recreation Center, 7329 Harrison St, Forest Park, IL, 60130, United States
SWAK is a top notch cover band in the very competitive Chicago market. The band is fronted by highly talented singers who’s vocals soar. They are supported by stage experienced musicians that perform with expertise and excitement. They play multi genres of cover tunes and won’t disappoint!!!

Wickstrom Arboretum Barrington Summer Concert Series 2026 - Mike and Joe
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Mike & Joe is a modern rock cover band widely regarded by its peers and the industry as one of the very best sounding cover bands in the nation. The bulk of the setlist includes popular rock from the 90’s through today, but occasionally they’ll throw in some tunes from the 70’s and 80’s as well. Bring your shoes, bring your glasses.

Elmhurst Wednesdays Nights Summer Concert Series 2026: Fueled by EMO
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Elmhurst City Centre, 109 W First St, Elmhurst, IL, 60126, United States
Fueled By Emo isn’t just a Chicago-based emo + pop-punk cover band — it’s a revival of the scene you remember. From Chicago’s streets to every stage we hit, we bring the energy, chaos and heart of the early 2000s Warped Tour era back to life, playing songs by My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, and many more.

Lindenhurst Live Music in the Parks Concert Series 2026 - The Jolly Ringwalds - Best of the 80's
2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Parkman Pavilion, 2200 E. Grass Lk. Rd., Lindenhurst, IL, 60046, United States
The Jolly Ringwalds performing Best of the 80’s at Parkman Pavilion. Part of Live Music in the Parks Summer 2026 series – Wednesdays 7-8:30PM. Turn Up The Park!

Warrenville Concerts on the Commons 2026 - The PriSSillas
2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Warrenville Bob Walters Commons, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL, 60555, United States
The PriSSillas performing Classic & Modern Rock. Join us for free concerts on the Bob Walters Commons next to the library. Picnics are welcome, but alcohol is not permitted. Food trucks are scheduled for most concerts—check for details at warrenville.com/events. Sponsored in part by a City of Warrenville Hotel Tax Grant.

Winnetka Summer Concert in the Park Series 2026 - Trippin Billies
2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Winnetka Hubbard Woods Park, 939 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United States
Trippin’ Billies is comprised of some of Chicago’s absolute best musicians. They go far above-and-beyond the call of the average tribute band. Each band member’s love and respect for DMB, their impact, and for high-energy performance has moved them above the “bar band” circuit and into full-blown concert settings. Whether it’s a club in Iowa City, a Hockey arena in North Dakota or a summer festival in Rochester, New York or Lincoln, Nebraska, this band puts on a SHOW that even a casual or non-fan of DMB can revel in.

Stickney Summer Concert Series 2026: The Stingrays
2026-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Stickney Park, 43 and Ridgeland, Stickeny, IL, 60402, United States
The StingRays play the greatest 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Rock & Roll ever written — authentically and passionately at concerts and festivals throughout the Midwest. Children through seniors dance, win twist contests, Conga & win trivia as the band plays hits from Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Beatles etc., complete with moves and costumes from the era.

Morton Arboretum Arbor Evenings Summer Concerts 2026: The Flat Cats
2026-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
The Flat Cats, based in Chicago, IL, play a range of vintage and modern music rooted in the hottest swinging jazz and blues, contemporary classics, and timeless standards. Whether you choose to listen, tap your foot, or cut a rug on the dance floor, you are sure to be entertained! The group is comprised of six talented musicians with years of performing, arranging, and composing experience.

Bolingbrook Park District Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series 2026 - Annie Vander Band
2026-08-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
Wednesday Night Summer Concerts 2026 – Annie Vander Band (COUNTRY HITS) at the Bolingbrook Park District Performing Arts Center. Get ready to discover Annie Vander, an exciting new voice in the music scene! Hailing from Illinois, this talented artist fuses 90s rock, pop, and modern country to create a sound that’s all her own. After facing personal challenges due to a CRPS diagnosis, Annie turned her struggles into inspiration for her music.
