Rialto Square Theatre

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

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.

Lonestar will bring their Christmas & Hits show to the Rialto Square Theatre Sunday, Dec. 22.

Customers who have purchased tickets for shows that have been rescheduled at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet will be honored on the new date. Here's latest on tickets and refunds.

The Rialto Square Theatre plans to reopen Oct. 22 after a prolonged closure connected to an asbestos removal project. “We’re as confident as we can be at this point,” said Rialto Executive Director Wade Welsh.

Induction ceremony for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum was to be held Oct. 20. But the Rialto Square Theatre remains closed over an asbestos violation found in July.

Comedian Nurse Blake is bringing his Shock Advised Tour to downtown Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on Monday, Nov. 11.

Construction crews in downtown Joliet have been at work on improvements for Chicago Street, such as upgraded water and sewer lines. The area is being developed for a future city square.

Aiofe Scott and her longtime collaborator Andre Meaney will kick off University of St. Francis' “Music At Moser” fall concert series.

The Sunday, Sept. 22 show has been rescheduled for Jan. 25, 2025.

Rialto management says it is waiting for IEPA approval of cleanup plan for the Joliet theater. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint against the theater in Will County Circuit Court.

Gatto will bring his Let’s Get Into It tour to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Thursday, Nov. 21.

“Cold Case Live” is hosted by retired NCIS Special Agent Joe Kennedy. The international cold case expert has successfully solved hundreds of murders while working with detectives around the world to implement his methodology.

Blues guitarist and singer Keb’ Mo’ and singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin will perform at downtown Joliet’s Rialto Square Theatre on March 19.

Marc Maron, who has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career, will appear in Joliet March 29, 2025.

All but one corner of the Rialto Square Theatre building will remain closed for at least most of next week as an inspection continues into an asbestos violation.

You’ll find traces of the past in the city’s scenic nature areas and public parks, the boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues housed in historic downtown buildings.

The entire Rialto Square Theatre building in Joliet is closed because of an extended investigation into an asbestos violation in July. The board for the Will County Metropolitan Exhibition and Auditorium Authority will meet Wednesday.