Summer Concert Series - Select Chicago Suburbs
Summer time in Chicago means free music concerts for many communities throughout Chicago. Former big name acts like Rick Springfield and Sheena Easton are scheduled to perform in the Chicago area for free in the summer of 2022. Details of summer concert lineups for several Chicago suburbs are found here. The list of suburbs included are shown below.
Suburbs included (click on hyperlink to go directly to the town section):
- Glen Ellyn - Thursday July 7th, August 4th, & September 1st
- Schaumburg - started June 6 for Mondays & Starts July 9 for Saturday
- Palatine - Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday Nights
- Bloomingdale - Tuesday Nights
- Itasca - Every other Wednesday Night - June 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17
- Hoffman Estates - starts June 16 - Select Thursday Nights
- Arlington Heights - starts June 16 - Thursday & Friday Nights
- Elk Grove Village - July 4th, 12th, 21st, 26th
Listed for each free music concert series are the following details
- Dates or days of week the music performances are scheduled
- Concert Times
- Locations
- Links to the performance lineup.
Copy the venue address into your GPS or phone to get directions.
Hoffman Estates
The "Summer Sounds on the Green" summer concert series is back for Summer 2022. Summer Concerts will begin June 16th at the Village Green Pavilion near the NOW Arena.
Concerts are scheduled for select Thursdays in June, July, and August. Complete details are below.
- Dates: Select Thursday Evenings from June 16th to August 18th
- Time: Concerts begin at 7pm
- Where: Village Green Pavilion
- Address: 5510 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
- Series lineup and details: Sounds on the Green Lineup
Schaumburg
2 summer Concert Series available
The Village of Schaumburg has 2 summer concert series planned - one organized by the Schaumburg Park District, the other organized by the Schaumburg Township Library District. The Park District concert series will be held on select Saturday evenings in July and August. The Library sponsored concert series are held Monday evenings. Full details are below.
1) Park District - Summer Breeze Concert Series
- Days: Select Saturday Evenings from July 9th to August 27
- Time: Concerts begin at 7 pm
- Where: Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center
- Address: 101 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Series lineup: https://indd.adobe.com/view/25e1aba5-93f3-4e43-8242-98a96b388fbd?startpage=7
2) Library - Town Square Concerts & Events
- Concert Dates: Monday Nights from June 6th to August 8th
- Concert Times: 6:45 pm – 8:15 PM
- Where: Town Square Amphitheater across from library
- Address: 130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
- Series lineup includes other events (NOTE: schedule includes other events besides the Monday concert series): https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/town-square
Palatine
Palatine's "Sounds of Summer" music concert series will be held at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater. Performances are free. So, feel free to pull up a lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy the musical performances. Full details for the "Sounds of Summer" music concert series are below.
- Dates: Performances generally Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings
- Times: Generally 7:30 – 9:30 pm, some performance are 6 pm – 8:30 pm – see lineup
- Where: Fred P. Hall Amphitheater
- Address: 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, 60067
- Phone: 847.202.5222
- Series lineup and further details: https://www.palatineparks.org/rccms/soundsofsummer/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=list
Arlington Heights
Beginning June 16th the Village of Arlington Heights will be offering free musical performances in downtown Arlington Heights on Thursday and Friday nights. Check out the details below.
- Dates: Thursdays & Fridays, from June 16th - July 29th
- Time: Music 7 – 8:30 pm
- Where: Harmony Park in downtown Arlington Heights
- Address: 7 S Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
- Series lineup: https://www.vah.com/our_community/WhatsNew/2022_sounds_of_summer_lineup
Elk Grove Village
Mid Summer Classics Concert Series
Elk Grove Village has 4 dates scheduled for free music concerts in July. The schedule includes Rick Springfield and Sheena Easton. Check below for full details.
- Dates: Monday July 4th, Tuesday July 12th, Thursday July 21st (Rick Springfield), and Tuesday July 26th (Sheena Easton)
- Time: July 4th – 8 pm, All others 7:30 pm
- Where:
- July 4 & 21 at Rotary Green, 164 Lions Dr., east of Lions Park
- July 12 & 26 on the Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave
- Series lineup: https://www.elkgrove.org/home/showpublisheddocument/13306/637856318969970000
- Concert FAQ: https://www.elkgrove.org/community/mid-summer-classics-concert-series/faq-for-summer-concert-series
Glen Ellyn
On the First Thursday of June, July, August, and September downtown Glen Ellyn has scheduled free musical performances. Doors open at 5 pm and music begins at 6 pm. For full details check below.
- Dates: June 2, July 7, August 4, and September 1
- Time: 5:00 - 9:00pm, Doors open at 5:00pm, Live Music Begins at 6:00pm
- Where: Downtown Glen Ellyn - Glenwood/Crescent Parking Lot (see image)
- Series lineup and further details: https://www.glenellynchamber.com/summer-concert-series/
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| First Thursday Concert location |
Bloomingdale
The Village of Bloomingdale free summer concert series has begun. Musical performance start at 7 pm on Tuesday nights at Old Town Park. Check out the details below.
- Dates: Tuesday: June 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; August 9, 16, 23rd
- Time: Concerts begin at 7pm ** for kids: Come at 6:30PM before each concert and enjoy a variety of FREE crafts and games for ages 5-12!
- Where: Old Town Park
- Address: 111 3rd St, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA
- Series lineup
JUNE
14th - THE WAYOUTS(1960s Garage Rock)
21st - SERENDIPITY(60s, 70s, and 80s covers as well as current pop hits)
28th - ROSIE & THE RIVETS(Rockabilly & Surf Music)
JULY
12th - RICO(Santana Tribute, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder).
19th - DANCING QUEEN(Tribute to ABBA)
26th - WHISKEYFIST(Mix of today’s and yesterday’s hottest country hits, along with some southern rock and classic rock music)
AUGUST
9th - SHOUT OUT(60’s to today’s Rock, Pop, Top 40, R&B, Country)
16th - THE STUDENT BODY(80s, 90s, and Now)
23rd - AMERICAN ENGLISH(Beatles Tribute)
Itasca
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| Photo courtesy of Itasca Park District |
The Village of Itasca summer concert series in Usher park is on every other Wednesday in June, July, and August. Musical performances start at 7 pm. Check out the details below.
- Dates: Wednesday: June 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17 Check website www.itascaparkdistrict.com and Facebook page for cancellations
- Time: 7 - 8:30 pm
- Where: Usher Park
- Address: 201 S. Walnut, Itasca, IL 60143
- Series lineup
Final Thoughts
Many communities in the Chicagoland area offer free music concerts and events during the summer. Details for the free concert series in Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Glen Ellyn, Itasca, and Bloomingdale are found above. Pull up a lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy your summer evenings with free music and good weather.
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