In honor of America’s 250th anniversary this year, the concert is a celebration of Americana and will feature patriotic music, including overtures such as Franz von Suppé’s “Light Cavalry” and more.

Carol Montag is a performing singer, songwriter, recording artist and educator who has always had music at the heart of her life journey.

Blues on the Fox is set for Saturday, June 20 at RiverEdge Park, located along the Fox River in downtown Aurora.

Known for recreating Queen’s iconic harmonies and Mercury’s legendary stage presence, Killer Queen is widely regarded as one of the most authentic Queen tribute acts in the world.

Hops and Harmony is an annual event in Sublette and features craft breweries from northern Illinois and Chicago, as well as a lineup of musical entertainment. The Sublette Village Board cannot agree when it comes to voting on a donation to the Sept. 12 event.

The Mt. Morris Jamboree recently announced the return of Howard and the White Boys to its bandshell on June 19 for a free concert starting at 7 p.m.

Don’t miss Cheap Trick’s signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities, live at the newly expanded RiverEdge Park on Thursday, Sept. 10. This is rescheduled date from June 25.

Featuring the 17-member Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, the series offers family-friendly entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m. on select summer evenings.

Memorial for those who died in Global War on Terror will be Friday, while Concert on the Hill scheduled tonight has been canceled.

Flatbed Fords plays the best of the Eagles, with a blend of harmonies and intricate guitar leads, recreating the music of one of the biggest bands of all time.

The Summer Sounds of the Dixon Municipal Band continue at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Page Park Band Shell.

Summer is here and the historic Mt. Morris Campus will again be coming alive with free concerts on Wednesday and Friday nights.

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Clinton Middle School in Clinton, Iowa.

The Sterling Municipal Band's “Music Under the Stars” summer concert series will take place at Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park in downtown Sterling.

Bryna will perform a pregame concert outside the Joliet Slammers Stadium followed by a free concert at the new City Square on Thursday, June 4.

Additional performers in the concert series include Men At Work, Big & Rich, Andy Grammer and more.

Catch free and low-cost live music and plenty of community spirit at these summer concert events throughout northern Illinois.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago will host performances by Blues Traveler on July 24 and Nelly on July 25.

Kable Band concerts begin Wednesday, June 10, and continue each Wednesday night through the summer in Mt. Morris.

The program includes music from American composers, as well as composers from England, Italy, France, Germany and South Korea.

The Dixon: Historic Theatre has announced that country music hitmaker Skip Ewing and special guest Casey Chesnutt will perform as a free general admission community concert Saturday, June 6.

The Dixon Municipal Band will return this week with its popular Summer Sounds 2026 concert series, featuring Thursday evening performances at the Page Park Band Shell under the direction of Jon James.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual free outdoor Pops Concert will be performed Sunday, June 7, in the bandshell at Riverview Park in Clinton, Iowa.

The fourth annual Dement Town Music Fest will take place May 30 along Dixon's Depot Avenue, bringing a full day of live music, food, art and community to help kick off the summer season.

The Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris will host concessions for the summer’s first Mt. Morris Jamboree on Friday, June 12.

The Iowans will be at the next live Music @ the Museum event taking place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Savanna Museum & Cultural Center.

Warehouse on Park in Genoa will welcome a variety of tribute bands, including tributes to The Doors, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones and more, during the 2026 outdoor music series.

Great White and Slaughter, both multi-platinum-selling bands, will perform their biggest hits, bringing audiences back to the late ’80s and early ’90s.

For more than 25 years, Black Label Society, led by Zakk Wylde, has remained a relentless force in heavy, blues-driven hard rock and metal, crafting songs that celebrate the highs and lows of everyday life.

Fans will be treated to Foreigner’s iconic hits, delivered with soaring vocals, signature guitar riffs and the energy of a true rock show.

Poison frontman Bret Michaels will headline Streator Fest on Saturday, Aug. 8. Other weekend performers include country star Jo Dee Messina and rock band Skillet.

The Coal City Middle School band will bring an original story of an underwater village to musical life during its concert on Thursday. Annabelle, 9, Beedle, and her sister Abigail Beedle, 5, who both have a rare incurable condition, created the story.

Yachtley Crew will celebrate the best of "yacht rock" at Hollywood Casino Joliet May 8.

Concerts in the Plaza is back at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, where summer nights come with live music and lake views.

Loved by gospel music fans around the world, The Perrys have earned many accolades over their 53-year career.

The Orion Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. May 3 at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.

The Sterling Municipal Band will present its annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling. The concert is presented by the city of Sterling.

Hailing from San Angelo, Texas, the Garza brothers coined their own sound—bluesy “Texican rock & roll”—and turned it into a global sensation.

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s former music director and conductor has been invited back for a “farewell” concert this weekend, closing the orchestra’s 72nd season.

Third Eye Blind will perform Aug. 23, while Six One Five Collective takes the stage July 25.

The concert will feature guest soloist Cornelius Chiu, violinist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, who will performing Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, op. 47, D minor.

The 2026 summer series events include live music, theater, visual arts and more.

The 50th anniversary season includes works by Mendelssohn, John Williams, Beethoven and more.

Multi-genre, Blues Hall of Famer Michael Charles and his band will be performing a free concert at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 4, in Sterling.

Audiences can expect a powerful, nostalgic, and high-energy evening that honors Rod Stewart's timeless music.

Everclear will take the stage on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Romeoville Toyota Pavilion to headline the first night of RomeoFest.

The Next Picture Show in Dixon will be the venue for an April 16 concert and photo art show featuring the Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet and photographer Jason Patrick Miller.

A Night of Jazz concert fundraiser will bring a jazz quintet to Dixon and benefit music scholarships for Sauk Valley youths.

These concerts celebrate the work of Neil Diamond and Garth Brooks as embodied by Broadway performer Eric Gutman and international touring star Brandon Bennett.

This special evening of music March 28 will feature acclaimed Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Tom Scott, whose legendary career spans jazz, pop, film and television.