Rialto Square Theatre

More than 100 people from 34 counties became new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Joliet at the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois hosted a naturalization ceremony in which 105 new citizens from 34 countries were sworn in as United States citizens at the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

The City Council already has put $475,000 for the Rialto and $250,000 for the Joliet Area Historical Museum in the 2025 budget.

The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 will combine 2024 and 2025 inductions in a ceremony at the Rialto in September.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour stop at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre has been postponed until Aug. 6.

Check out these concerts in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, the Illinois Valley and the Sauk Valley in April.

Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Friday, May 16.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

The band’s catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho” and “Closer To Free” and more.

Burton Cummings of classic rock pioneers The Guess Who will bring his 60th Anniversary Hits Tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying journey through the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour in addition to songs from the early years all the way to Abbey Road.

Ancient Aliens Live will feature stars from The History® Channel’s hit series leading a live interactive event.

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in the 2015 movie “The Price,” James Dupré, on vocals. Travis will be at the show to interact with fans and his band.

This year’s event will celebrate Irish culture with live artists performing traditional and contemporary Irish music, Irish dancers, bagpipers and many others.

John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band will perform Friday at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Blues legend Buddy Guy will perform Saturday, June 28 at the downtown Joliet theatre.

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

Enjoy classics and family favorite movies on the big screen with 'Reels at the Rialto.'

Get back in tune this January with some Joliet-area live music, music trivia, storytelling that begins with music and more.

The Folsom Prison Experience is a high-intensity recreation of Cash’s legendary Folsom Prison performance on Jan. 13, 1968.

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

The Imagination Library is a book-gifting program, “which mails free, high-quality and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five,” according to a news release from the Will County Executive Office.

The performance is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Dragons & Mythical Beasts will take the stage ar the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Tickets are on sale for "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble" at the Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

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

Audiences will hear Bonn’s unique, chilling insights from examining Dennis Rader (BTK Strangler), David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), Rex Heuermann (alleged Long Island Serial Killer), Jeffery Dahmer and more.

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.

The Taylor Swift tribute band will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Thursday, March 13.

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

The Copley Theatre in Aurora, Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Sandwich Opera House and more have dazzling holiday productions scheduled in November and December.

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

The Dec. 7 show will feature a world-class vocal group assembled from past and present members of three of Motown’s most legendary groups: The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours.

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.

The Rialto Square Theatre's holiday performance lineup is filled with music, film and theatre events for the whole family in downtown Joliet.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Thursday, Nov. 14.

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.

Grammy Award-nominated, Americana Music Award-winner Hayes Carll and two time Grammy Award- winning singer-songwriter Lori McKenna will also perform with Griffin. The artists will share songs and stories from across their acclaimed careers.

The State Ballet Theatre Ukraine presents “The Sleeping Beauty” Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet.

Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel will be at the Rialto Square Theatre Feb. 7, 2025.

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

Downtown theater enjoys a good week after being shut down over asbestos issues.

Joliet's The Rialto Square Theatre reopened Tuesday night to the delight of more than 1,200 people who came out for the performance by Vitamin String Quartet. The theater was closed for 4 months.

The Induction Ceremony, originally scheduled for Oct. 20, has been moved to March 30.

Elina Triantou of Renaissance Center Banquets in Joliet, said the goal was to “bring together non-profits and celebrate the outstanding efforts of those who have made a difference.”

Rialto attorney says latest court action on asbestos issue will not delay Oct. 22 reopening.

Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond will be at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet Tuesday, Oct. 22.

'Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert' transports fans to the Goblin City with an exciting fusion of live music paired with Jim Henson’s fantasy musical masterpiece 'Labyrinth.'

TOAST is the No. 1 Tribute in the world to the 70′s hit band, Bread.

Paying for the asbestos problems that have kept Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet closed for nearly two months will be next major hurdle after the venue plans to reopen in October.