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Fri, June 28   8 PM
A Nite of Bachman & Turner Overdrive 
with Randy Bachman and Fred Turner

Giants of rock n’ roll,  Randy Bachman, who earned success with rock band The Guess Who, and  Fred Turner, will be ‘Taking Care of Business’ at the Arcada by performing their vast catalogue of hits along with a sprinkling of new tracks. You'll hear hits like "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," "Taking Care of Business" and "Roll On Down the Highway."



​Starting at $59.00

 

 

Angry Orchard Hard Cider

A refreshing hard cider with attitude

Now featuring:

Twilight Summer Ale

A back porch, lingering sunset wonder...

June 18 - 23
Swedish Days Festival 
Downtown Geneva  

Year after year, smiles return to faces at Swedish Days, Geneva’s Midsommar Festival. Stop by the Arcada booth during this 6-day celebration, where the whole family can enjoy a parade, great food, carnival rides, live music, Sweden Väst, and many children’s games. Why not spend a day or two at one of Chicagoland’s premier destinations and experience Geneva’s award-winning restaurants, fine accommodations & unique shopping. 

 

Fri, June 28   8 PM

A Nite of 

Bachman & Turner Overdrive 
with Randy Bachman &
Fred Turner

Giants of rock n’ roll,  Randy Bachman, who earned success with rock band The Guess Who, and  Fred Turner, will be ‘Taking Care of Business’ at the Arcada by performing their vast catalogue of hits along with a sprinkling of new tracks. You'll hear hits like "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," "Taking Care of Business" and "Roll On Down the Highway."

​Starting at $59.00

 

Sat, July  6         7 PM
Dustin Villareal Memorial Concert

FEATURING: Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones & The Cavern Beat!
The proceeds of this event will be placed in the Dustin Villarreal Family Memorial Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley which is a 501(c)(3) public charity. ​

$20 Per ticket general Admission

 

Sat, June 29   8 PM
Kings X

Mega-Metal Rockers Kings-X return to The Arcada for another sold-out concert!  The American power-trio is listed on the VH1 list of 100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists.  Experience “The First Church of Rock ‘N Roll” by way of masterful guitar rhythms and incredible vocal harmonies.  An amazing dose of groove-rock with heavy metal superstars!

Starting at $29.00

 

Fri, July 19   8 PM
Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak has been nominated for two Grammy awards, released nine albums, 12 singles and acted in several films and TV shows. For over two decades, his performances have entertained tens of thousands of people. Featured in David Lynchs film Wild at Heart, "Wicked Game," catapulted Isaak's fame and reached number six on the Billboard pop charts in 1991. Songs "Gone Ridin," and "Livin for Your Lover" were also featured in the movie Blue Velvet, as did "Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing" in Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. Beyond the Sun is Isaak's latest release.

Tickets Start at $59

 

Natural Talent Productions & Onesti Entertainment presents,  

SEUSSICAL... The Family Musical Spectacular! 

July 20…8 PM
July 21…2 PM / 6 PM
July 27…3 PM / 8 PM
July 28…2 PM

 

Adults $15

Kids 12 and under $10 Reserved Seating

 

 

Fri, July 26   8 PM
​The FIXX &
Wang Chung

Don't miss an unforgettable 80's night at the Arcada as English New Wave band, The FIXX, bring you their hits such as, "One Thing Leads to Another," "Saved by Zero," and "Deeper and Deeper."  PLUS, post-punk New Wave band, WANG CHUNG, keeps the party going with “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” among other classic 80's jams!

Starting at $29​

 

Wed, July 31   7 PM
​"Bully" The Documentary

Hosted by Changing Children's World Foundation

"Lee Hirsch’s documentary Bully is a heartbreaking and necessary film that illustrates the impact childhood bullying has on individuals,families, and communities. Hirsh follows the personal stories of three different teenagers, revealing their painful daily struggles with mental and physical abuse from their peers. These images are both disheartening and provocative, inspiring profound empathy for these characters and frustration toward a system that seems unwilling to help their plight. …the film carries an optimistic message: kids should rally together against bullying, stand up for themselves, and support each other" - Candace Opper of AAS

 

 

Sat, Aug 10   8 PM  
​A NITE OF PINK FLOYD & RUSH 
with ANIMATION and ECHOES OF POMPEII

A Rock N' Roll hall of fame tribute to RUSH. 

Starting at $19

 

 

 

Fri, Aug 2   8 PM
Concert for a Cure for Parkinsons
Benefiting The Paul Ruby Foundation with
Journey’s former lead singer STEVE AUGERI.

Starting at $29

 

Thurs, Aug 8   7 PM
​ARCADA ROCKFEST 
featuring
TEN YEARS AFTER, EDGAR WINTER,
PAT TRAVERS,
RICK DERRINGER & CANNED HEAT

Tickets $69 and $89 

Fri, Aug 9   8 PM
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Rock Bagpipers from
Scotland

Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Winners of the prime time BBC One show When Will I Be Famous, Red Hot Chilli Pipers put a modern spin on incredible piping, astounding drumming and hot rock guitars with an emphasis on showing off and putting on a show guaranteed to amaze any audience.

Starting at $39

 

Sun, August 25   5 PM 
Arcada Cabaret with Johnny Maggio

Everyone's favorite crooner, Onesti Entertainment's, Johnny Maggio, sings the classics!

Table Seating $15

Theatre Seating $10

 

 

Aug 15-18 
Equine Film Festival

In Association With The Festival of The Horse & Drum...featuring Rupert Isaacson and his film, "The Horse Boy," and Katia Louise and her documentary, "Saving America's Horses." 

 

Sat, Sept 4  
IL VOLO
At the Chicago Theatre

 

 

 

 

Sat, Sept 7   8 PM 
Jonny Lang

In more than ten years on the road, Lang has toured with the Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Blues Traveler, Jeff Beck and Sting. In 1999, he was invited to play for a White House audience including President and Mrs. Clinton.

Starting at $39

 

Sat, Sep 14  8 PM
​Rik Emmett of Triumph 

 

From his roots in early-'80s hard rock, Rik Emmett has developed into one of the most critically respected guitarists period, hailed for his technique across numerous genres and styles. Though often remembered as the guitarist and vocalist for Triumph, Emmett has gone on a musical journey starting with his first solo album Absolutely in 1990. Since then, he has experimented with elements from swing, fusion and the blues, not to mention prog rock, smooth jazz and acoustic!

Starting at $29 

Sun, Sep 15  5 PM
​Debbie Reynolds

Known for roles in "Singing In The Rain," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "Tammy and the Bachelor," Debbie Reynolds is multi-talented Hollywood Icon. Her work spans from film to recording to Broadway. Don't miss her September 15 in St. Charles!

 

Starting at $39
Sat, Sept 28     8 PM 
Three Faces Of Elvis

starring International Elvis champions Shawn Klush,

Rick Alviti and Cody Slaughter.

Starting at $29

Fri, Sept 20  8 PM
Sat, Sept 21   8 PM
​Steve Hackett's Genesis Revisited

Steve Hackett, the original guitarist of Genesis tours his new album "Genesis Revisited II" with hits like Supper’s Ready from “Foxtrot”, Dancing with the Moonlit Knight from “Selling England By The Pound” and The Musical Box from “Nursery Cryme.”

Starting at $39

Fri, Oct 4      
Roslyn Kind in Concert

 

A very special Arcada Cabaret with Roslyn Kind, a multi-talented entertainer who has had success in all facets of entertainment from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs the world over.

"To say she is superb would be an understatement"

- London Times

"She's so good on so many levels, it's difficult to categorize her"

- The New York Post

Table Seating $45
Theatre seating $25

 

Sat, Oct 5    8 PM       
Molly Ringwald

You may know Molly Ringwald as the teenager of the 1980s from films like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, but she is a talented performer who wears many hats! She had rave reviews for her work as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and in this intimate performance, you'll get to see her take on her true love -- music. Come join Molly Ringwald and her jazz quartet as they perform songs from her debut album, "Except Sometimes."

Starting at $29 

 

Fri, Oct 11    8 PM       
John Ford Coley &
Terry Sylvester of
The Hollies 

Some of John Ford Coley’s "feel good" hits are as follows: Love Is The Answer, Gone Too Far, I’d Really Love To See You Tonight, We’ll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again, Nights Are Forever Without You, Soldier In The Rain, Come Back To Me, Sad To Belong, Simone, Westward Wind, Part of Me, Part of You.

By 16 years old, Terry Sylvester was sharing the stage with The Beatles in and around Liverpool. Since then he has been awarded 5 Platinum, 9 Gold and 6 Silver Discs playing with The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Hollies and his solo album, "I Believe". And in 2010, Terry was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Hits from The Hollies: Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress, The Air That I Breathe, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, Carrie Anne, Bus Stop and many others. 

Starting at $15 

 

Oct 11 - Oct 13       
St. Charles
Scarecrow Festival 
 

 

Oct  27       5 PM 
The Amazing Kreskin's Search for
Al Capone

The fact that there are rumors, as well as apparent witnesses, experiencing a ghostly presence of Al Capone in the historic Arcada Theatre, Kreskin will reawaken that awareness and cause "sightings" by audience members on the Theater stage! This will be a Halloween show not to be missed!

Starting at $29

 

Nov  2       8 PM 
Henhouse Prowlers - Bluegrass Benefit

Join us for a one-night-only concert featuring the world renowned Chicago Bluegrass Band the HENHOUSE PROWLERS back LIVE at the ARCADA Theater to support Rotary Club St. Charles and the River Corridor Foundation! Last year's concert provided great entertainment!

General Admission

Students $15

Seniors $20 

Adults $25 

 

Fri, Nov 15     8 PM 
America

With an extraordinary four-decade music legacy with over four-million albums sold, classic-rock favorites America return to The Arcada Theatre to perform their 40th Anniversary show with hits like "Sister Golden Hair," "Horse with No Name" and "Tin Man.

Starting at $59

Sat Nov 9  8pm  
Sun Nov 10  5pm
​Bronx Wanderers' Sock Hop 

The Bronx Wanderers Sock Hop returns to the Arcada following a 2-night stint last year. Performing all your favorite hits, you don't want to miss these guys!

Starting at $19

 

Sat, Nov 23    8 PM 
Walk Like A Man

Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons​ :
West Coast Performing Arts Presenters & Rock N Roll Inc. Proudly Present 'Walk Like A Man!,' a musical production celebrating the most memorable music of the 1960's.Starring Val Martinez(formerly with the Four Seasons), Donnie Jasmin, Frankie Ortega and Wilson French.This special ONE NIGHT ENGAGEMENT  will be Saturday night, November 23,2013.

 



Starting at $29



 

Sunday, Nov 24     
Hot August Nights…
An Evening of
Neil Diamond

Dean Colley will perform his tribute to Neil Diamond

​The singer, backed by his top notch show band, will recreate the legendary concerts performed by Neil Diamond at the Greek Theater in August of 1972. "We chose the name because it was the one that made Neil's career, " Colley said, referring to the seminal recording of a Diamond concert on August 24, 1972, one of ten sold out concerts that Diamond performed that month at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. "It covered all his major hits and was his signature set."

 

 

Starting at $29



 

Sunday, Dec 1
Michael Bolton 

When you want to hear a soft rock ballad, Michael Bolton is your man. He's had 8 top 10 albums and sold over 50 million albums.  It's hard to believe his hard rock band toured with Ozzy. He broke into mainstream after writing the smash hit "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You? Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton has been an adult contemporary mainstay for decades with hits like "When a Man Loves a Woman," "How Can We Be Lovers?" "To Love Somebody," "Said I Loved You...But I Lied" and countless others.

Starting at $69 

 

Sat, Nov 16     8 PM 
Gino Vannelli

Since his debut release of Crazy Life, in 1973, Gino Vannelli has remained one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. 

Gino Vannelli has sold over 10 million records worldwide, with hits including "I Just Wanna Stop," Living Inside Myself," "People Gotta Move," "The Wheels Of Life," and many more.

Starting at $39 

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Sat, Dec 7    8 PM 
Jim Peterik & The Ides Of March

 

 

 

Starting at $39

 

Fri, Dec 13  8 PM 
Gary Hoey Christmas Guitar Show

Gary Hoey has been named one of the top 100 guitarists of all time and has appeared with Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Ted Nugent, The Doobie Brothers, and Peter Frampton. Gary's new album, Deja Blues, consists of a variety of blues styles he calls a "great intro (to blues) with a modern twist." Last year Gary KILLED at the Arcada with his Ho, Ho, Hoey Christmas special & we're happy to have him back!

Starting at $29 

Sunday, Dec 8    7 PM 
The Lettermen Christmas

​The 1950s chart toppers bring their unmatched harmonies to the Arcada for a night of incredible holiday entertainment for the whole family!

 

Starting at $39

Fri, Dec 6    8 PM      
Don McLean &
Judy Collins

Two legendary singer/songwriters come together to showcase their insightful and down-to-earth performance styles and shaped America's musical landscape with songs like "American Pie" and "Both Sides Now." Don McLean, whose noteworthy songs include "Vincent," "Crying," and "Castles in the Air," was inaugurated into the National Academy of Popular Music's Songwriters' Hall of Fame and was awarded the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. McLean's seminal 1971 ode, "American Pie," holds a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame and was voted No. 5 in a poll of the 365 "Songs of the Century." Soprano Judy Collins' career has spanned more than five decades, embracing an eclectic musical style that includes folk, cabaret, pop and show tunes. She won a Grammy in 1968 for her hit song "Both Sides Now."

Starting at $49 

 

Saturday, Dec 14  8 PM 
Trans Infinity Orchestra
Tribute to The Trans Siberian Orchestra

Starting at $29

 

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