THE ORCHESTRA starring ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA and ELO PART II MEMBERS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Story Began in 1970… The story starts in 1970 in Birmingham, England, where the Electric Light Orchestra began their journey as one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Their music was characterized by a fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography. Mik Kaminski joined the band in 1973 with his legendary...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
THE LENNON PROJECT – A BEATLES TRIBUTE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesSoundTracks Of A Generation is proud to present the songs and the life of John Lennon in a chronological soundscape starring Jay Goeppner. This 100-minute retrospective begins in 1966 when the Beatles made the momentous decision to stop touring and concentrate solely on music composed in the studio which led to albums like Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely...
FINGER ELEVEN with SPECIAL GUESTS ALIEN ANT FARM and BRKN LOVE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFINGER ELEVEN: Finger Eleven, the alternative rock band from Ontario, and one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, have released a series of consecutive hit albums and become among the greatest live bands to ever emerge from the great White North. Finger Eleven has hits including “One Thing”, “Paralyzer”, “Together Right”, “Good Times”...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
ALLMAN BETTS BAND: LUCKY SEVENS TOUR
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndividually, they’re Devon Allman and Duane Betts, two solo artists and modern-day guitar heroes who’ve both spent years creating their own version of American roots music. Together, they’re the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and an historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group’s...
PRESHOW VIP RECEPTION: “STARS FOR SARA”: A STAR STUDDED-EVENING OF MUSIC, MEDIA and MEMORIES TO HONOR THE LATE SARA JANZ
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesPRESHOW VIP RECEPTION INCLUDES WINE & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE PERFORMERS. The Des Plaines Theatre will come alive with heart and purpose as some of Chicago’s most beloved musicians, media personalities, and entertainers unite for “Stars for Sara,” a charitable benefit honoring the memory of Sara Janz, who passed away far too young at the...
“STARS FOR SARA”: A STAR STUDDED-EVENING OF MUSIC, MEDIA and MEMORIES TO HONOR THE LATE SARA JANZ
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Des Plaines Theatre will come alive with heart and purpose as some of Chicago’s most beloved musicians, media personalities, and entertainers unite for “Stars for Sara,” a charitable benefit honoring the memory of Sara Janz, who passed away far too young at the age of 29. The concept, devised by her mother, Roz Varon,...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE – BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: LIVE BLUES WITH L’BARTONES – ECLECTIC VETERAN ROOTS ROCKERS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesJoin us in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre, for an evening of Roots Rock with L’Bartones! Food and hand-crafted cocktails are available for purchase. Happy Hour pricing available all night ($5 Beer | $6 Wine and Call Level Cocktails). There is a $5 entertainment...
MAGIC ROCKS with ILLUSIONIST LEON ETIENNE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesDO NOT MISS Illusionist Leon Etienne’s family friendly Magic Show…MAGIC ROCKS! 90 minutes of non-stop magic the WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY. You’ve seen Leon on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! This jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show is NOT TO BE MISSED! Witness this family friendly spectacular...
ONE DARK NIGHT: THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe ULTIMATE Halloween extravaganza. Experience the MUSICAL gathering of Freaks, Geeks and Fans of all things Horror and Halloween. Don’t miss ROCKTOBER’s biggest Halloween Party and Concert. Be There… If you love Halloween, you will love One Dark Night! One Dark Night is a brand new terrifying symphonic rock experience that mixes the best of...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE – BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
THUNDERSTRUCK – AC/DC TRIBUTE with SPECIAL GUEST SABBATH: THE RE-CREATION OF BLACK SABBATH
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThis show is so amazing, we are bringing back BOTH bands back because the crowd left the theatre just shaking their heads! “THUNDERSTRUCK”, returns for another incredible night of all AC/DC hits including “Highway To Hell”, “Hells Bells”, “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Back In Black”. Sabbath will perform Black Sabbath’s greatest hits...
YES: THE FRAGILE 2025 TOUR
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFormed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late, and much-missed, Chris Squire, YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history. Their 1970s albums The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge, Yessongs (a triple live album set), Tales From Topographic Oceans, Relayer and Going For The...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE – BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 17, 2026: ULI JON ROTH – PICTURES OF DESTINY
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesTHIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULE FOR APRIL 17, 2026. TICKETS WILL BE HONORED FOR THE NEW DATE! Legendary guitarist and composer Uli Jon Roth is set to return to North America with an extraordinary new program titled “Pictures of Destiny.” This highly anticipated tour promises to be a mesmerizing three-hour extravaganza, including the premiere of...
PRESHOW VIP Q & A UPGRADE: SHAUN CASSIDY
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesUPGRADE ONLY! DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE CONCERT. Must have a concert ticket to purchase VIP Upgrade VIP Q&A Experience Upgrade Includes: Early entry into the venue, Intimate pre-show group Q&A led by Shaun Cassidy, Group photo in front of the stage with Shaun Cassidy, Autographed Shaun Cassidy photo and map: The Road to...
SHAUN CASSIDY: “The Road to Us”
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesShaun Cassidy is an American writer, producer, actor and singer. After originally making his name as a performer, Cassidy went on to create, write, and produce a number of critically acclaimed television series including AMERICAN GOTHIC (produced with Sam Raimi), ROAR (starring Heath Ledger), COLD CASE, COVER ME, THE AGENCY, INVASION, and EMERALD CITY. Cassidy...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE – BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
LIVE DEAD & BROTHERS: AN ALL-STAR CELEBRATION OF GRATEFUL DEAD & ALLMAN BROTHERS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesPrepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the golden era of psychedelic blues and the seeds of the ‘jam band’ scene as Live Dead and Brothers takes the stage. Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this exceptional ensemble is set to revive the timeless magic...
THE PHIL COLLINS EXPERIENCE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesThe Phil Collins Experience has been wowing audiences at festivals, theaters, and private events nationwide. Immerse yourself in the world of Phil Collins and Genesis with their greatest hits like “Sussudio”, “In the Air Tonight”, “That’s All”, “Invisible Touch”, “Abacab”, and many more!
The British-born and raised frontman will make you forget that he’s not Phil! Terry Adams Jr brings the look, the sound, the emotion, and the energy – the true feel of Phil Collins! Backed by his world-class 12-piece band complete with sensational brass section and backup singers. Terry Adams Jr is a world-class drummer that plays the drums left-handed just like Phil himself for the true experience. This show is not to be missed!
GREAT WHITE // SLAUGHTER
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesFor Great White to continue to thrive 40 years in the music business, the mantra must be, these songs are bigger than any one member. GRAMMY nominated hard rock legends, Great White, are adding onto that line with the saying: expect the unexpected. It’s rock and roll, baby. The peaks and the valleys haven’t stopped–...
VIP UPGRADE: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – CELEBRATING THE MUSIC & LEGACY OF ROD STEWART featuring ROB CAUDILL & CARMINE APPICE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesDoes NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to purchase upgrade. We’re thrilled to offer a VIP Experience to make your concert night unforgettable! For just $50 per person, you can enjoy: ***Access to the Pre-show Soundcheck: Get an exclusive look behind the scenes as the band does their soundcheck ***Pre-show Meet and...
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC & LEGACY OF ROD STEWART featuring ROB CAUDILL & CARMINE APPICE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesSinger Rob Caudill, along with legendary drummer Carmine Appice, and Rod Stewart’s former sax player Katja Rieckermann lead an incredibly talented live band that accurately recreates the sound, excitement, and fun of a Rod Stewart concert! Carmine Appice, originally the drummer of the iconic Heavy Metal rock group Vanilla Fudge, was later a close collaborator with Rod...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE – BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
MARK FARNER’S AMERICAN BAND
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesMark Farner is the reason. As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk music catalog, Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his...
’90s HITS & XMAS RIFFS: MARK McGRATH, KEVIN GRIFFIN & EMERSON HART LIVE
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesWhat happens when you put three of modern Rock’s most-played frontmen under the same spotlight at the same time? Ezra Ray Hart is what happens! The trio unites MULTI-PLATINUM icons Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, and Emerson Hart of Tonic under one banner. Since emerging in 2018, the supergroup...
BOURBON ‘N BRASS: INDIE NITE – BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesIndie Nights – every Tuesday – in our intimate Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre. Chicagoland musicians will be invited to perform and showcase their talent. The intimate setting allows for a more personal connection between the audience and the performers, creating a memorable and enjoyable evening...
MUSIC OF LINKIN PARK, GREEN DAY & FALL OUT BOY with LAND OF LINKIN, BASKET CASE and SUGAR WE’RE A FALL OUT BOY
Des Plaines Theatre 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines, United StatesA music event you won’t soon forget…with THREE Bands in ONE night!!! All your favorites from Linkin Park, Green Day and Fall Out By including “What I’ve Done”, ” In The End”, “Numb”, “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams”,”Basket Case”, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)”, “Sugar, We’re Going Down”, “Dance, Dance”, “Thnks fr th Mmrs” and...