Concert

Tickets are still available for Lonestar's concert at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre Sunday, Dec. 22.

The Iron Maidens cover Iron Maiden material from all eras of the band’s career, encompassing their biggest hits, as well as fan favorites.

The seven-piece all-star powerhouse group will take audiences on a captivating journey through the rich sounds of southern rock blended with blues on Jan. 31.

Legendary artist Kenny G will bring his holiday concert to the downtown St. Charles theatre Nov. 20. The theatre has many additional holiday performances and events scheduled through December.

Think Floyd USA, renowned for its stunningly authentic tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd, presents a mesmerizing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the album “Wish You Were Here.”

Ring in the New Year at Raue Center for the Arts as Elton Rohn, a tribute to Elton John, performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 31.

The new musical comedy cabaret gets creative with nostalgic inspiration from the television specials of those "happy golden days of yore."

Tickets to the concert won’t be sold. They will be exchanged for a generous donation of non-perishable food and/or paper products, which will be donated to Daybreak Shelter in Joliet.

Aurora’s Fox Valley Festival Chorus will present “From Paris to the North Pole: A Holiday Spectacular” Sunday, Dec. 8. The music of Mozart, Handel and Irving Berlin will be featured at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

The concert at First Presbyterian Church in Joliet will featured "beloved Christmas carols fused with classical and Celtic folk music," according to the event flyer.

Experience the magic of Elvis with 'The King in Concert,' featuring Jimmy Holmes, on Saturday, Jan. 11.

“The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston” starring Belinda Davids will be at the downtown Joliet theatre Wednesday, Jan. 22.

The chamber ensemble will present “The Works of Christmas” between Dec. 1 and 8 in four churches. The singers represent La Salle, Grundy and Livingston counties.

Batavia High School bands will host 150 students from Inagakuen Sogo High School in Tokyo, Japan, for a Unity Concert at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre Dec. 18.

The music of Mozart, Handel and Irving Berlin will be featured at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, with a visit from Santa Claus.

The concert will feature Christmas favorites, including “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night,” “Sleigh Ride” and holiday traditions such as “O Tannenbaum,” selections from “The Nutcracker” and “Carol of the Bells,” among others.

Song paired with guest dancers in one number will help power the “Making Music in the Heart” winter concert on Dec. 7.

Get the Led Out will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

The Holiday Chamber Music Festival will feature members of the Sinfonietta Bel Canto, Sinfonietta DuPage and additional guests.

Diva Montell and Jeorge Holmes will perform Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center Gallery.

A reimagined DuPage County Fairgrounds could be home to a performing arts center featuring a large outdoor concert venue and buildings for music, dance and digital media programs.

MJ Live – Michael Jackson Tribute will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre Saturday, April 5.

The Fox Valley Brass Band will perform Dec. 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

The show will support the charitable projects of the foundation, formed to honor the memory of Downers Grove South High School freshman Evan Melau.

Guitar champion, harp guitarist and composer Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship.

Enjoy music from 'The Phantom of the Opera' at the McAninch Arts Center on Dec. 7.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. takes audiences on a powerful journey through love, tragedy, courage and triumph, showcasing the unforgettable life of Franklin through a stunning soundtrack of her iconic hits.

Here's a listing of the best live music venues in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

The award-winning artist will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Friday, April 11.

Performances are at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

A classical string quartet performing with a bluegrass folk trio, celebrations of Latin American women and North and South American songs and dances are all on the schedule for Chamber Music on the Fox’s 11th season.

Start making your holiday season plans. The Rialto's "Home for the Holidays" lineup includes family-friendly holiday shows and films, concerts, social gatherings and a variety of special events.

The award-winning band American English will take the downtown Crystal Lake stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 28.

The November lineup also includes performances that will pay homage to The Grateful Dead, Stevie Wonder, Nick Drake and Amy Winehouse.

In a 50th anniversary concert, Internationally known artist Walt Strony will perform on the 100-year-old organ at Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10.

Performers in the Nov. 10 show include Samantha Fish with Mitch Ryder, Canned Heat with Special Guest Bernard Allison and One-Woman Band Ghalia Volt.

Montreal artist Genevieve Racette, Nashville-based artist Katie Pederson and Indiana-based performer Abbie Thomas – all spotlighting new album releases – will perform at 7 p. m. Nov. 7 at the University of St. Francis, Moser Performing Arts Center, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet.

Harmon church's soup supper is next week, Rock Falls' Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays set for Nov. 21-23

Skip Griparis said the Joliet show will encapsulate Illinois rock music history in entertaining, comedic and informative ways, along with “a lot of great songs.”

The Brooklyn Charmers, the world’s premier Steely Dan tribute band, take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16.

McCreery will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Jan. 23, 2025.

From the “Rumours” album in 1977 to current touring set lists, Fleetwood Max performs an authentic recreation of the music, magic and incredible stage production of the legendary Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac at the height of their careers.

Blues rock funk fusion band Covington Groove will celebrate the release of their debut album Nov. 15 at The Venue in Aurora.

Country music star Phil Vassar returns to the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake for a 7 p.m. performance on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Steelpan and piano duo, jazz quartet with acclaimed singer and a program on the St. Charles Dam highlight the November calendar.

Pink Floyd tribute band Think Floyd USA will perform at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.

Award-winning singer songwriter Grace Pettis will perform at The Venue in downtown Aurora at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Pettis will be highlighting music from her latest record “Down to the Letter.”

Experience the Magic of Willie Nelson with “Willie & Family Live” Saturday, Nov. 23.

Lou Gramm, the former voice of Foreigner, will perform at the Arcada Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 5. John Waite, singer of the 80s hit 'Missing You' will be at the Arcada Saturday, Nov. 16.

The series are Jazz Sessions at The Venue, She Said with Anne Harris and Dead Night. Jazz Sessions begin Oct. 10, She Said begins Oct. 12 and Dead Night will begin Oct. 17.