In 1987, Metal Rock Bands STRYPER and TNT toured together, and The Arcada is excited to welcome the two frontmen from that tour back with an all-electric show! Michael Sweet will perform classics from his 10-album solo career plus a bit of STRYPER, and former TNT singer Tony Harnell will join forces with TNT hits! Two of the best voices in Metal together, AGAIN, on tour! ...

Welcome to Starship Uli! Experience an evening of true musical passion and inspiration! Uli takes us on a 360-degree journey into his world of artistic imagination. Uli Jon Roth has always been a man with a mission, and in 2020 he is embarking on a truly epic one man solo tour around the world. ...

The Arcada Theatre has announced the long-awaited return of the iconic Heavy Metal Band QUIET RIOT! As "Metal Health" founding member Frankie Banali fights his currently publicized battle with cancer, he continues to play show after show with the band being as powerful and popular as ever. This will be a most memorable tribute event. Quiet Riot was the first heavy metal band to hit #1 on the Billboard Charts with its legendary album “Metal Health” featuring the million-selling single “Bang Your Head” and a true Rock anthem, “Cum On Feel The Noise”. ...

Molly Hatchet never disappoints when it brings to The Arcada their Southern-Rock show that gets everybody stompin' their feet! “Flirtin’ With Disaster” is a song you just GOTTA see live! Opening for Hatchet is LynSkynyrd, Chicagoland’s first and ONLY tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd! Plan on an epic "FREEBIRD" before a fabulous Molly Hatchet show! ...

If bringing back DOKKEN, one of the hardest rocking metal bands on our stage isn't enough, how about adding The Lynch Mob to the bill? OK, then how about adding The Lynch Mob AND George Lynch, DOKKEN guitarist during the "Classic" years to do a reunion set with the band? WHAT A RARE AND INCREDIBLE NIGHT! Supporting the bands will be the return of Midwest rockers, HOODLUM JOHNNY! ...

The Arcada Theatre has announced the long-awaited return of the iconic Heavy Metal Band QUIET RIOT! As "Metal Health" founding member Frankie Banali fights his currently publicized battle with cancer, he continues to play show after show with the band being as powerful and popular as ever. This will be a most memorable tribute event. Quiet Riot was the first heavy metal band to hit #1 on the Billboard Charts with its legendary album “Metal Health” featuring the million-selling single “Bang Your Head” and a true Rock anthem, “Cum On Feel The Noise”. ...

A spectacular re-creation of the Peter Gabriel era of the iconic band, "GENESIS". Direct from Montreal, the band is fully authorized by Peter Gabriel and the band GENESIS. The show uses original charts, vintage instruments, stage theatrics and original costumes to perform the best from seven of past Musical Box productions including "Foxtrot", "Nursery Cryme" and "Selling England By The Pound". A two-night Prog-Rock extravaganza and an annual event at The Arcada! ...

A spectacular re-creation of the Peter Gabriel era of the iconic band, "GENESIS". Direct from Montreal, the band is fully authorized by Peter Gabriel and the band GENESIS. The show uses original charts, vintage instruments, stage theatrics and original costumes to perform the best from seven of past Musical Box productions including "Foxtrot", "Nursery Cryme" and "Selling England By The Pound". A two-night Prog-Rock extravaganza and an annual event at The Arcada! ...

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in Rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind the band "YES". An amazing night of hits with that amazing "Roundabout" voice!" I’ve Seen All Good People”, “Roundabout”, and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”...and more! Backing Jon is the award-winning all-star band produced by the creator of the original "School of Rock", The Paul Green Academy Band! ...

King’s X is an Arcada Theatre favorite that returns with its powerful progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. With a cult-following, deep-meaning lyrics and rockin-loud riffs, King’s X was ranked No. 83 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock! Opening for King’s X is The Outfit...Chicago Rockers with "Original, Bold Rock" who played The Arcada a few months ago and we just HAD to have them back! Their originals have a Cheap Trick meets The Foo Fighters feel with a 70s Glam-Rock edge! They are charting and are the "buzz" of the national Rock scene! ...

With one of the most powerful voices in Rock, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson of the legendary band HEART returns to The Arcada after filming her television special here in 2018. She loved it...and we loved HER! Her show will combine the hits that made HEART one of the most prolific bands in history with bonus cuts from her solo projects that truly show why her voice is so amazing! ...

Joey Belladonna is best known as the lead singer of the legendary group ANTHRAX...One of the great voices in METAL pays tribute to one of the most iconic and popular ROCK bands in history. Joey was voted the #1 metal singer two years in a row by Metal Forces Magazine. His tribute is brand new and the few shows that have been performed resulted in standing ovations! ...

Adler, the founding drummer of “GUNS N’ ROSES” and member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has put together a "GNR" experience that truly blew us away last year here at The Arcada! The lead singer simply NAILS the "Axl" sound while the "Slash" guitarist is just simply amazing! Nobody knows what's happening with the actual GNR tour, but an incredible Guns N' Roses experience will be had by all at THIS show! Added to the bill will be Platinum selling rockers "THE BULLETBOYS" reunited for 2020! One of the biggest bands on MTV! And Steven Adler was with the band for a short while! Plus local favorites The Ricky D Band. A great night! ...

Original DIO members Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath), Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard), (Ronnie James Dio’s co-writers on albums including, “Last In Line” – the album from which they took their name) teamed up with vocalist Andrew Freeman (Offspring) to form Last In Line in 2011. Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne), joined the band after Bains untimely passing. When the band's debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in 2016, it landed at #1 on the Billboard Charts. With more new music out and a tremendous tour schedule, Last In Line returns to The Arcada for another heavy-rockin' night! KIX, platinum-selling Maryland hard rockers join Last in Line! KIX is one of the most popular metal touring bands in the late 80s and early 90s, and continue to rock and return to The Arcada! ...

A 50th Anniversary concert with deep cuts, hits and the incredible twin-lead guitar harmonies that made the band famous! Another "Songs and Stories" night at The Arcada for TRUE Rock fans! ...

With one of the most recognizable voices in rock, John Waite gave us great hits from TWO bands, "The Babys" and "Bad English"! "Isn't It Time", "Missing You", "When I see You Smile" are just a few! Then, ASIA performs "Only Time Will Tell", "Heat Of The Moment", "Soul Survivor", "GO"...All the ASIA hits!!! John Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/bassist John Wetton. With John Payne fronting the band for 14 years, ASIA toured the world and released 8 stunning studio albums and several live recordings! An INCREDIBLE NIGHT! ...

With some of the most iconic Rock Anthems in history, a FOGHAT show is one of the hardest-rockin' shows of the year! "Drivin' Wheel", "Fool For The City"' I Just Want To Make Love To You" and an all-time favorite..."SLOW RIDE"!!! ...

Canadian hard rock band Mahogany Rush is best known for lead guitarist Frank Marino’s soaring riffs bearing a strong resemblance to the playing of Jimi Hendrix. This will Frank's first time at The Arcada, a greatly anticipated show with fans clamoring for the band for years! ...

Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits including, “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” "Lady", “Take It Easy On Me” and more. Each time the band comes to The Arcada, the sold-out audiences has an evening they talk about long after the show is over! ...

In 1987, Metal Rock Bands STRYPER and TNT toured together, and The Arcada is excited to welcome the two frontmen from that tour back with an all-electric show! Michael Sweet will perform classics from his 10-album solo career plus a bit of STRYPER, and former TNT singer Tony Harnell will join forces with TNT hits! Two of the best voices in Metal together, AGAIN, on tour! ...

At the center of Jethro Tull’s unique sound was guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos. Martin, along with a fabulous band including Jonathan Noyce and Clive Bunker; both of whom performed with Tull for many years, do all the biggest Tull hits! The show will also feature a special multi-media presentation highlighting the 50 years of Jethro Tull! This is a much-awaited return to The Arcada! The ONLY legitimate Jethro Tull show out there! "Thick As A Brick", "Aqualung", "Songs From The Wood", "Locomotive Breath" and so any more! ...

Iron Butterfly's iconic and generation-defining song, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, stayed on the charts for 140 weeks, with 81 weeks in the Top Ten. To date, the album has sold in excess of 30 million copies, the industry's FIRST Platinum Album! Head East celebrates its 50th Anniversary with full-vocal, good-time rock harmonies that few bands can equal. Their signature song, “THERE’S NEVER BEEN ANY REASON (Save My Life)” has long-been considered by many radio stations across the country as “The Rock & Roll National Anthem.” Their high-energy shows are filled with superb vocals, flashy guitar work and memorable keyboard melodies that continue to rock audiences of all ages! Both bands return to The Arcada after standing ovations before! ...

King’s X is an Arcada Theatre favorite that returns with its powerful progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. With a cult-following, deep-meaning lyrics and rockin-loud riffs, King’s X was ranked No. 83 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock! Opening for King’s X is The Outfit...Chicago Rockers with "Original, Bold Rock" who played The Arcada a few months ago and we just HAD to have them back! Their originals have a Cheap Trick meets The Foo Fighters feel with a 70s Glam-Rock edge! They are charting and are the "buzz" of the national Rock scene! ...

This band has performed all over the world re-creating a RUSH concert experience like none other! Using vintage instruments and clothing, The RUSH Tribute Project truly captures the look and the unique sound both vocally and instrumentally that takes fans through a forty-year career journey. There will also be a special salute to RUSH icon and drummer, the late Neil Peart. "Fly By Night", "Spirit of Radio", "Closer To The Heart", "Working Man"...you will experience them all! ...

One of our favorite shows at The Arcada! ALL six members of this band were formerly ELO Part II, with two of the six members – Mik Kaminski (With the famous “Blue Violin”) and keyboardist Louis Clark – dating back to the Electric Light Orchestra in the 1970s! Original ELO classics covered at the show include: Strange Magic, Do Ya, Don’t Bring Me Down, Evil Woman, Livin’ Thing, Turn to Stone, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Telephone Line, Ma-Ma-Ma Belle and Mr. Blue Sky! It is a Symphonic Rock Spectacular! ...

This is a replay of a show at The Arcada from 2019. It was so amazing, we brought back BOTH bands 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”. Joining them will be SABBATH, the premier Black Sabbath tribute group that brings OZZY and the boys to life on The Arcada stage!! ...

This is by far, one of the most influential Heavy Metal bands in the world! "Silent Lucidity", "Operation Mindcrime" "Queen Of The Reich" "Eyes Of A Stranger"...they will play them all! Hard, heavy rock, at its finest! The band's triumphant return to The Arcada is long awaited! ...

Kip Winger and the boys are "Rockin' Regulars" at The Arcada! The show is just so good! The band's top singles including "Seventeen", "Headed For A Heartbreak" and "Miles Away" are just three of the Metal rock tunes that make it a night when everybody stands the entire show! ...