ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: An Intimate Evening with RICKY WARWICK (Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders, The Almighty and New Model Army)
Songwriter/Guitarist Ricky Warwick was cut from the cloth of a mill workers jacket. Raised on a diet of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Thin Lizzy, Stiff Little Fingers, Motown and everything in between. Ricky got a call to join acclaimed U.K. Punk/Folk band New Model Army as rhythm guitarist on their 1987 “Ghost Of Cain” World...
PETRA / ANGEL / WHITECROSS
PETRA: Petra is regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres and was, for many years, regarded as the “world’s most popular Christian rock band”. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for “rock”. With a style initially similar to The Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Petra’s sound evolved into a more energetic, driving...
POSTPONED: ACE FREHLEY, FORMERLY OF KISS (Rescheduled Date TBA)
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY. The only thing more recognizable than Ace Frehley’s signature “Spaceman” makeup is his guitar playing…Those thundering riffs and singable solos have enshrined him as one of the most influential, inspiring, and impactful musicians of all-time. Simply put, rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal wouldn’t sound,...
FREE SHOW: PHAT KISS and SHOCK THE SYSTEM
Phat KISS is a local tribute band bringing all your KISS favorites including “Detroit Rock City”, “Rock and Roll All Night”, “Beth”, “Love Gun” and SO many more to the Arcada stage! YOU WANTED THE HEAVIEST…YOU GOT THE HEAVIEST. Shock The System is a Chicago-area 70s-centric rock/hard rock cover band playing songs from popular artists...
HEAVEN COMES DOWN TOUR: DOKKEN with GEORGE LYNCH with SPECIAL GUEST HOODLUM JOHNNY
Dokken is a heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1978. The band had several hit singles which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, such as “Alone Again”, “In My Dreams”, and “Burning Like a Flame”, and have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The live album Beast from the East was nominated for the inaugural Grammy Award...
THE LEGENDS STAGE AT THE ARCADA THEATRE: MIKE TRAMP ACOUSTIC SHOW – The Songs of White Lion & More
This intimate “solo” show will take place on The Legends Stage in Rock ‘N Ravioli, located inside the Arcada Theatre Complex. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Seating is general admission with priority seating given by date of ticket purchase. Doors will open at 7PM | Show will begin at 8:30PM. Mike Tramp,...
MOLLY HATCHET WITH DEREK ST. HOLMES OF TED NUGENT
MOLLY HATCHET: In the early 1970s, a new form of music was emerging in the South. A mixture of blues, country, gospel and the English invasion of rock and roll that later was to be coined the phrase “Southern Rock.” The band established their reputation of working hard, playing tough and living fast through intense...
VANILLA FUDGE featuring CARMINE APPICE
Vanilla Fudge is an American rock band known predominantly for their slow extended heavy rock arrangements of contemporary hit songs, most notably “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”. The original line–up Featured Mark Stein, Tim Bogert , Vince Martell and Carmine Appice. The Fudge is currently touring with three of the four original members: Mark Stein, Vince...
KINGS X with SPECIAL GUEST RED VOODOO
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! Notable hits include “Out...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: Joel Hoekstra of Whitesnake & Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels
PLEASE NOTE NEW SHOW START TIME OF 7PM. Whitesnake’s Joel Hoekstra and Devil City Angels’ Brandon Gibbs have joined forces to form a powerhouse acoustic duo, playing limited dates in between working with their many other successful projects. Their live duo performances are both intimate and high-energy, featuring a wide variety of material from bands that each of them...
GREAT WHITE // SLAUGHTER
For 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–...
LA GUNS // ROCKETT MAFIA featuring RIKKI ROCKETT (of Poison) and BRANDON GIBBS (of Devil City Angels)
Since their self-titled debut in 1988 to the widely praised comeback albums “The Missing Peace” and “The Devil You Know”, L.A. GUNS, led by Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis have always delivered solid rock ‘n roll to their fans. This current incarnation of the band has been touring non-stop, with a notable break coinciding with...
BLACK STONE CHERRY with SPECIAL GUEST TIM MONTANA
Proud Kentucky rockers, Black Stone Cherry, emerge from a challenging few years triumphantly with a behemoth of an album, Screamin’ At The Sky (Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group), out now. The four-piece band’s eighth album explodes with urgently emotive pop-rock hooks; heartfelt, redemptive lyrics; headbanging riffs; powerful dynamics; thunderous drums; and its most thrilling musicianship yet....
STEPHEN PEARCY | WARREN DEMARTINI PERFORMING RATT with SPECIAL GUEST RED VOODOO
The wait is over. Legendary frontman Stephen Pearcy and guitar virtuoso Warren DeMartini, the driving forces behind RATT, are back together, in Pearcy | DeMartini, bringing fans the music that made their band one of the most influential of the ‘80s hard rock scene. RATT’s signature Sunset Strip sound helped define a generation, making them...
ERIC MARTIN OF MR. BIG with SPECIAL GUEST ROBIN TAYLOR ZANDER
Eric Martin, born in Long Island, New York, began his music career in the late 1970s, fronting local bands before forming the Eric Martin Band in 1983. The group quickly built a strong following in California, leading to a record deal with Elektra Records. Martin launched a solo career with Capitol Records from 1985 to...
WINGER WITH SPECIAL GUEST CLOSE ENEMIES featuring TOM HAMILTON OF AEROSMITH
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! In 2023, Winger celebrated their 35th Anniversary – come celebrate 35 of Winger with us!!! Midwest rockers, HOODLUM JOHNNY, will be opening for Winger!
KASHMIR : LED ZEPPELIN LEGACY
KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to their fans. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects, with great attention to detail in a non pretentious way. Most importantly, KASHMIR does not take liberties on improving...
DORO // VIXEN with SPECIAL GUEST HAVRON
DORO: Emerging from the explosion of heavy metal that began in the early ‘80s, Doro Pesch has been tireless in her devotion to the metal cause for four decades. In 2023, Doro celebrated 40 years of active service, with two special anniversary shows and, most importantly, a brand-new studio album that is regarded as one...
MICHAEL SCHENKER–”MY YEARS WITH UFO” USA TOUR 2025 with SPECIAL GUEST JARED JAMES NICHOLS
MICHAEL SCHENKER: Guitar legend Michael Schenker is bringing his iconic UFO classics back to the stage! Experience a night of rock history as he performs songs from his legendary years with UFO, celebrating the release of “My Years with UFO”. The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who...
FIREHOUSE // STEELHEART
Firehouse is taking the stage to give you a long dose of metal. Get pumped for a night of wild rock n roll that will leave your ears ringing for days to come. You’ll hear all of your favorites like, “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, ”Love of a Lifetime”, “All She Wrote”, “When I Look Into...
QUIET RIOT with SPECIAL GUEST WHITE LION
QUIET RIOT is a rock & roll phenomenon. Famously described as the first heavy metal band to top the pop chart at #1 on Billboard magazine, the Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album “Metal Health”. QUIET RIOT first signed a record deal with Pasha records in the...
THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS: TIM BURTON meets CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil. Enjoy a phenomenal...
BUCKCHERRY // NASHVILLE PUSSY with SPECIAL GUEST DREW CAGLE & THE REPUTATION
BUCKCHERRY: Buckcherry is unique, complex, simple, passionate, explosive, original, and always a good time. Ask Josh Todd about the inspiration behind Buckcherry and he’ll say “I want to connect with people, host the party, and give people a night they’re never going to forget”. The Los Angeles-based lineup has been doing exactly that since the...
THUNDERSTRUCK – AC/DC TRIBUTE with SPECIAL GUEST SABBATH: THE RE-CREATION OF BLACK SABBATH
This 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...
BLUE OYSTER CULT with SPECIAL GUEST HEART TO HEARTBREAKER – 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
For over five decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY-‐based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s...
RICHIE KOTZEN // JOHN 5 with special guest BAND, INC.
For the first time ever, two guitar greats, John 5 and Richie Kotzen will be heading out on the road this year. The tour will launch October 16 and run through November. Says John 5, “I’ve got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven’t played in a long time plus all...
STEEL PANTHER with SPECIAL GUEST THE VIOLENT HOUR
For the uninitiated, Steel Panther was formed in 2000. Hailing from Los Angeles, the epicenter for rock n’ roll in all its debauchery and glamour, Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. Steel Panther is a global phenomenon with four full-length albums, touring...
JOHN BUSH “CELEBRATING THE SONGS OF ANTHRAX 1993-2003” with SPECIAL GUESTS CATEGORY 7
After years of anticipation, legendary vocalist John Bush is proud to announce a special run of live performances performing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with Anthrax. This December, Bush will perform songs spanning all four albums he recorded with the band: Sound of White Noise, Stomp 442, Volume 8: The...
WARRANT with SPECIAL GUEST BULLET BOYS
With a pair of double-platinum albums and three Top Ten singles, Warrant was one of the most popular pop-metal bands of the late ’80s. They continue to amaze crowds, and honor the legacy of Jani Lane, with their hits including “Heaven,” “Down Boys,” “Cherry Pie,” “I Saw Red”, and so many more. Always a crowd...
THE PROCRASTINATORS BALL FEATURING MR. BLOTTO – DANCE FLOOR OPEN
Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band. They blend hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock. Along with their six album releases and four DVDs, they have also released four “official bootleg” albums of their live recordings. Taking the Jam aesthetic into areas unfamiliar to the scene. Covers only pepper the band’s...
RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10, 2026: LED ZEPPELIN LEGACY featuring KASHMIR
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 10, 2026. Tickets for January 10 will be honored on April 10. KASHMIR is a very entertaining show bringing only the best of LED ZEPPELIN to their fans. KASHMIR seeks to re-create the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic vintage stage gear, costumes, and special effects,...
VOYAGE: CLASSIC ARENA ROCK – FREE SHOW!!!
A FREE night of Music - A Night of Classic Rock! For decades, VOYAGE has been one of the best Chicagoland bands delivering the best “Classic Arena Rock” from the 70’s and 80’s! VOYAGE exceeds audience expectations by performing crowd-pleasing classic hits from one of the greatest eras in Rock & Roll history! VOYAGE delivers a...