Music

Blue Steel was the featured act at the Oregon Park District's Concert in the Park on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Oregon Park West. E.D. Etnyre Co. was the sponsor for the outdoor concert.

The orchestra will perform “Raiders March,” “Jurassic Park,” “Harry Potter,” “E.T.,” “Superman,” “The Cowboys,” “Schindler’s List” and “Star Wars.”

Montgomery invites the public to the free first concert in the park of the year, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus.

The Festival presents local national, and international musicians who perform in a variety of styles.

Additional performers in the 2025-2026 season include the Soweto Gospel Choir, comedian Pat Tomasulo, Cirque Kalabanté and many more.

Bailey Zimmerman will headline the McHenry Music Fest on Sunday, Sept. 14 in Petersen Park. Flo Rida, Bryan Martin and Bella Cain will also perform that day.

Bluegrass Express was formed in 1980 by the father-son team of Gary and Greg Underwood and has performed extensively ever since. Collectively they have over a dozen studio recordings to their credit.

Hidden within hills and away from highways, but not too far from Lake Carroll, is a tiny community best known for its annual music festival and large antique barn – attracting social butterflies and lovers of bluegrass, gospel and country music.

M5 is taking on two big projects in downtown Sterling. The company plans to reopen the former Starlight’s Theatre and Lounge and rename it The Spark Center for the Performing Arts. The company also will renovate the former Amcore Bank and turn it into a business center.

The Rockett Mafia will perform with L.A. Guns Friday, July 25 at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Bringing forth the freshest flavors of the season is the motivator at Bothwell Farms, offering its own retail locations in Manhattan and New Lenox, and delivering its produce to farmers markets in Will, Grundy and suburban Cook counties.

Singer Bill Pantle will perform Sinatra's biggest hits with his natural baritone, classic crooner style and undeniable stage presence.

With its extensive menu, weekly specials and variety of activities to enjoy, 3D Sideouts offers plenty of reasons to visit.

The free, family-friendly evening of food and music by the water takes place Saturday at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Monee site.

Upcoming performances include tributes to Morgan Wallen, Toby Keith, The Eagles and the 90s grunge music scene.

“Live Beats & Breezy Bites” offers a perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy an evening of live music at the historic Edith Farnsworth House in Plano.

The event showcases jazz talents featuring rising stars and legends, offering a full day of music for all ages.

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 series continues Saturday, July 12 with Third City Brass Band & The Big Lagniappe.

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

The music event returns to Bunker Hill Farms July 26 for a night of music to benefit several local nonprofit organizations.

Upcoming performances include tribute bands to Pink Floyd, Guns N' Roses, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin and more.

Performances are held at the Performing Arts Pavilion at New Lenox City Commons.

With the start of summer comes the return of community cruise nights throughout Will County. Lockport and Plainfield events kick off this week.

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

Slaughter and Great White will play the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles Friday, July 18.

The Dixon Municipal Band returns to the Page Park Band Shell at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10.

Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the All-Star Superband is an 18-piece rehearsal big band

A large crowd of spectators kicked off the Fourth of July weekend at Bird Park on July 3 as they watched the Kankakee Municipal Band perform its annual patriotic-themed concert. The concert season continues on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Bird Park through Aug. 7.

The Joliet-based Wish Upon a Star nonprofit will host its second Wishstock fundraiser to benefit seriously ill children in Will County.

Every Fourth of July, the pride of Yorkville battles sweltering heat, donning their trademark red and white attire, marching to the tune of patriotic fervor. Playing an indelible part in thousands of people’s traditions, the Yorkville Community Band has grown to record size.

From live music and food vendors to car shows and carnivals, here is a list of local places to celebrate the holiday.

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

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.

Block party, live music and fireworks all set for Friday, July 4.

The 80s Hit List band, sponsored by Coilcraft, played at Oregon Park West

Cooler temps and music from the 1980s brought close to 700 people out to Oregon Park District’s Concert in the Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Singer/songwriter Bob Diven of New Mexico to perform at 2 p.m

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 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.

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 popular music series returns for its second summer, bringing intimate outdoor shows to Joliet.

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

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.