Music

Concerts are held in the Reckmeyer Bandshell in downtown Mt. Morris on the College Campus.

A father and child reunion is only an ocean away for a pair of Prophetstown natives who love getting together to make music

The Wild Rose Clinton will host Sins N' Roses and Electric Shock on July 25.

The village of Plainfield welcomed residents and visitors from all over to its downtown area for the annual Plainfield Fest held Friday through Sunday. The event is organized by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation.

The Kable Concert Band will present two patriotic concerts – one Wednesday, July 2, on the Mt. Morris Campus and the other on Friday, July 4, behind the former David L. Rahn Junior High School, 105 W. Brayton Road, before the fireworks show.

Jonny Lyons and the Pride entertained an estimated crowd of 1,000 at the Mt Morris Jamboree on Friday, June 27, 2025. The free concerts are held on Friday nights through the summer on the campus in downtown Mt. Morris.

When a Rock Falls guitarist gives his musical passion to the community, he hopes it brings many smiles and positive memories to their minds, and makes them happier. It's a lifelong passion for music that keeps evolving for Todd Lorenc, from electric guitar to ukulele and back.

The light rain that fell briefly across the concert venue at Oregon Park West, 1402 Koontz Place, didn’t stop kids and their parents from moving to the tunes.

The 1960s tribute band SHiNDiG! performs at the Let Freedom Ring Block Party on July 4; Bagshot Row returns July 5 for the Let Freedom Ring Car Show.

Among the highlights of summer in the suburbs are “Always…Patsy Cline" on stage, along with the band Asia's John Payne, folk music and blues artists, Wheaton Municipal Band, a book sale extraordinaire and walking tour.

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.

Honoring jazz legend Duke Ellington and NIU’s own Ron Modell, the weekend features three live bands and plenty of dancing.

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

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

People enjoy the beach and music during the Crystal Lake Park District's Concert in the Park on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Main Beach in Crystal Lake. The concert was part of the park district's weekly Tuesday night summer concert series.

A smattering of light rain didn’t stop “Buzzed by SonSET” from performing at the Oregon Park District’s Concerts in the Park on Tuesday, June 24.

Gina Venier says singing the national anthem July 2 at Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs game “will be one of the most special days of my life.”

Rocks Off, a tribute band featuring Rolling Stones songs, rocked the Jamboree bandshell on Friday, June 20, in downtown Mt. Morris. The free concerts are held Friday nights throughout the summer. All concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. at the bandshell, except for July 4 and 5. Next up on Friday, June 27, is Johnny Lyons and the Pride, offering classic rock tunes.

Attendees sipped, shopped and strolled the grounds of the B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee last week during the Sip, Shop & Stroll event, one of many planned events in celebration of the Frank Lloyd Wright home's 125th anniversary.

The Minnesota-based Americana band will perform at Roberts Family Farm on Thursday, July 10.

Eighteen musical choices performed around the Village on 15 ‘Porch’ venues

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 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.

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​.

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.