Gone 2 Paradise is the premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band that has taken the nation by storm. With their infectious energy and unwavering dedication to capturing the essence of the legendary singer-songwriter, this talented group of musicians has become synonymous with the ultimate Jimmy Buffett experience. From the shores of Lake Michigan to the sun-kissed...
Join us for a very intimate Christmas Dinner with Priscilla Presley in Rock ‘N Ravioli, our brand-new restaurant, located in the Arcada Theatre Lobby. Ticket includes dinner, meet, greet and mingle with Priscilla Presley, and a photo opportunity. This event will sell-out as only 80 tickets are being sold.
There are great performances of favorite songs – and then there are those rare moments that go way beyond great… Moments that inspire goose bumps, cheers – and maybe a quiet tear or two… Buckle your seat belts because The Bronx Wanderers deliver a “Back to the Future” type of rocket fuel in this high-octane...
$10 ADULT TICKETS // KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! PAY AT THE DOOR George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his...
The holiday season is upon us! And what better way to get in the swing of things than with the slammin’ sound of the legendary “Buddy Rich Big Band Machine”! These cats are gonna kick the holiday season into high gear with the groovy roar that only a big band can provide. So, get ready...
It’s a Christmas Rock Extravaganza with two great bands. Holiday hits and the music of Pat Benatar, Heart, Elton John, and Billy Joel! Heart to HeartBreaker features the music of Heart & Pat Benatar, capturing the sights and sounds of women that changed the Rock & Roll status quo! No tribute would be complete without...
Join us for a Sinatra Christmas with Antonio Duca, one of the dynamic and entertaining young performers since Sinatra himself! Food and cocktails available for purchase. Entertainment Fee = $15 (payable at the door). Reservations recommended – CLICK HERE!
This particular seating is sold out. Please visit the Club Arcada event to purchase tickets. Join us Dec 2nd and Dec 23rd from 10:00am-1:00pm for our Breakfast with Santa Extravaganza! $40 per adult $30 per child, ages 2 -11. FREE under 2 years old. BUFFET ITEMS Scrambled Eggs with Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Potatoes Maple...
Join us Dec 2nd and Dec 23rd from 10:00am-1:00pm for our Breakfast with Santa Extravaganza! $40 per adult $30 per child, ages 2 -11. FREE under 2 years old. BUFFET ITEMS Scrambled Eggs with Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Potatoes Maple Glazed Bacon Sausage Links French Toast Fresh Fruit Pastries, Breads, Muffins, and Croissants Cookies, Candies,...
A tribute to Trans Siberian Orchestra and Classic Rock Holiday Experience. A visual and audio experience second to none. A 10 piece orchestra with a choir to back that up. Lights, Lasers, Snow, and much more. A show for the entire family, which has turned into a holiday tradition for all.
This annual salute to the iconic music of Led Zeppelin celebrates the birthday of one of the most celebrated guitarists in Rock history, Jimmy Page, and few can represent the presence of Page the way that Frank Livingston and KASHMIR can. Every note, and every mannerism is masterfully re-created including the infamous violin bowed guitar...
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...
Watch the Bears vs Packers game on our 40′ screen. Food and drink specials available! $5 Beer and $6 Wine. Doors open at 2:30pm/Kickoff @ 3:25. No tickets needed, and seating is all GA.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLIMATE WEATHER Hopelessly in love with a woman working at MGM Studios, a clumsy man attempts to become a motion-picture cameraman to be close to the object of his desire. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute Band is a high-energy group that has taken the country music scene by storm. With a frontman who looks and sounds like Eric Church himself, the band has become nationally recognized as the top act in the country paying tribute to The Chief. Based in Chicago, the group has toured extensively...
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! A RESCHEDULED DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and energy of an AC/DC concert, the way you remember it. Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC. Striving to stay true to the...
Big Suit is a collective of nine musicians drawn to the cerebral adventures, infectious rhythms, and pioneering music known to the world as the Talking Heads. This funk–rock ensemble of stellar musicians offers up a truly inspirational, once-in-a-lifetime connection. If you wish to experience the Talking Heads, this is a must; An all-hits show including...
Billy Prine is a natural-born storyteller just like his late, great brother John Prine was a natural-born songwriter. John was a great communicator of the human experience whittled down to the best words. His big, little brother, owner of a rich, booming voice yet full of subtleness, is one of the finest orators you’ll ever...
A special celebration of Steve Perry’s birthday weekend featuring Journey Recaptured, powered by the band INFINITY! These songs are timeless, with a night of incredible sing-a-long hits including “Don’t Stop Believin'”, “Faithfully,” “Separate Ways,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Lights” and so many more!
Steely Dan was one of the most sophisticated and celebrated acts to come out of the 1970s, and Deacon Blues astonishingly re-creates the music with THIRTEEN incredible and acclaimed All-Star and Grammy® musicians on stage. It is truly a memorable musical experience which features Keyboardist and Lead Singer Thomas Linsk (Mulberry Street), Musical Arranger and...
George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see! With his live vocals (NO LIP-SYNCING here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s… getting the crowd on the dance floor for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and prompting...
Join us in Studio 64, located within the Arcada Theatre, for spontaneous hilarity and made-in-the-moment musical comedy from this seasoned improviser ensemble. Audience participation is encouraged. There is an entertainment fee of $10, and a two-drink minimum is kindly requested. This is an 18+ age show.
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases,...
VIP UPGRADE INCLUDES: Meet & Greet Soundcheck Experience Audio Download Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet
A fabulous meal and an evening of COMEDY MAGIC in our brand-new Rock N’ Ravioli. Dinner is served buffet style beginning at 7PM, and the show will begin about 7:30PM.Buffet Menu: Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli, Ron’s Meatballs, Italian Bread and a Cannoli to finish! Magician, The GREAT BOUTELLI will AMAZE & AMUSE...
Get ready to turn back time and relive the magic of the greatest band in musical history as ‘All You Need Is Love’ hits the road in 2024 in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles‘ arrival in America. This one-of-a-kind tour will take audiences on a heady journey through the extensive discography of...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A RESCEDULED DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! An Evening with RETRO RADIO is a magical time-travelling event that enables its audience to experience some of the greatest vocal harmony groups of the ‘60’s, ‘70’s, and beyond! Retro Radio covers several decades of the most vital and influential vocal harmony groups...
Wine and Dine with us at our Tenuta Torciano Italian Wine School experience! The professional wine instructor from San Gimignano, Italy will bring the Taste of Tuscany to the Arcada Theater. Experience Includes: Dinner & Tasting of Tenuta Torciano wines, oils, and vinegars. An engaging lesson on the art of winemaking in Tuscany, exploring the...
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 for...
Rickey Medlocke Band stands as a musical force that embodies the true essence of rock and blues. Led by the legendary Rickey Medlocke, a masterful singer and guitarist, the band has forged a sonic path that resonates with audiences worldwide. Rickey Medlocke Band’s performances are a journey through the annals of rock history, a testament...
Tony Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars. Tony is bringing his exhilarating energy, warmth and humor to a tour of live concert shows across the nation as he celebrates his Farewell Tour. Don’t miss his LAST show at the Arcada Theatre!! Grammy Nominee Tony Orlando has sold millions of records,...
GET READY TO BE AMAZED! Delight in the spectacular as award-winning skaters bring your favorite fairy tale characters to life through ice skating, singing, and music! Featuring stories and characters from Peter Pan & Wendy’s Adventures, explore the fairy tale land alongside Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood, and more! Follow the ice-skating...
Since 2018, The 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...
Our Holiday Homecoming Parade Watch Party was such a success, we’re adding a St. Pat’s Day Parade Watch Party! It may be 70 or it may be 30 so join us indoors – the weather will be perfect! Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. Rock ‘N Ravioli Restaurant is located inside the Arcada Theatre...
You’ve never experienced full-on Irish Craic?!? What are you waiting for? Come out and see The Celtniks at our St. Patrick’s Day celebration after the St. Charles St. Paddy’s Day parade! The Celtniks are extremely excited to welcome back Emi Tanabe for this performance. Not your ordinary player or your ordinary St Paddy’s Day experience! Emi...
Gum-chewing frizzy-haired gold-digger Marie Skinner cooks up a scheme with her lover Babe Winsor, a jazz hound, to fleece a portly, middle-aged real estate tycoon, William Judson. Marie moves into Judson’s apartment building and contrives to meet and seduce him, plying him with compliments, music, swoons, décolletage, and batted eyes. When his loyal wife (and...
Be a personal guest of Ron Onesti at one of his famous Under The Tuscan Moon Dinners! Experience an unforgettable night at the Iconic Arcada Theatre decorated as an intimate Restaurant. Taste incredible wines imported from Tuscany paired with six courses of Ron’s amazing personal recipes. As an added bonus, there will be songs and...
MWA presents a great night of Pro Wrestling. Don’t miss all the havoc that comes with the MWA.
You can’t keep a heavy metal legend down. Although it’s been over a dozen years since guitarist and songwriter K.K. Downing departed Judas Priest, the iconic band he co-founded and played with for 40 years, he was never really going to retire. It was only a matter of time before he reclaimed the spotlight. As...
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...
Nightrain, The Guns N’ Roses Experience pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history. This act gives a night of high energy rock ‘n roll that never lets up. Nightrain plays each song from the Appetite For Destruction album with stunning accuracy in regards to both attitude and Music. But it doesn’t...
Join us in Studio 64, located within the Arcada Theatre, for spontaneous hilarity and made-in-the-moment musical comedy from this seasoned improviser ensemble. Audience participation is encouraged. There is an entertainment fee of $10, and a two-drink minimum is kindly requested. This is an 18+ age show.
The Chain pays tribute to the legendary and acclaimed music of Fleetwood Mac, performing their major hits such as “Dreams,” “Rhiannon”, “Go Your Own Way”, “Don’t Stop”, “Landslide”, “Sara, Say You Love Me”, and many more! The Chain performs the full range of Fleetwood Mac songs including their most complex and challenging renditions that include...
Join us for OUR FIRST EVER Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt in the Arcada Theatre Building! This hunt will take place indoors…so no need to worry about snow, sleet, hail, or rain! Where your Easter finest and be a part of what is sure to be an EGG-citing day! WHEN: March 30th: 10am-12pm WHO: Children 10...
Our annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is always a HOPTASTIC event for a family-fun afternoon with food, photos and memories to cherish! Breakfast will be served at 10:30am. Then we’ll hop on over to the Arcada Theatre to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Every Child receives a special treat! Breakfast Buffet...
Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and energy of an AC/DC concert, the way you remember it. Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the songs you know and love from all eras of AC/DC. Striving to stay true to the AC/DC way, Thunderstruck obsesses over the tones and structures of each song’s studio and live versions,...
In 1991, Little Texas emerged as trailblazers in the evolving landscape of country music, introducing their debut album, ‘First Time for Everything.’ The band quickly ascended to become one of the decade’s top vocal groups, with songs exclusively written, recorded, and performed by its members. Boasting thousands of shows and 8 albums (selling over 7...
“Sacred Groove,” Lynch’s first solo endeavor, after a huge career with Dokken, was released in 1993. For the first time in his career, he was able to display a broader assortment of musical and guitar styles. The “Sacred Groove” album clearly established Lynch as an eclectic musician with a volume of eccentric work. By 1998, Lynch...
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Armed with a catalog of songs that have resulted in album sales exceeding 20 million units worldwide in a four-decade span, Geoff is looking forward to bringing his Big...
A young Irish immigrant gets a job as a conductor on a streetcar and fights off an attempt by crooks to take over the company, all the while pursuing the boss’ beautiful daughter. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers topped the charts in four decades. Now, Bill Medley joins forces with one of the most versatile vocalists in America, Bucky Heard, to bring the Righteous Brothers back to the stage. The Righteous Brothers concert experience features a string of their biggest #1 hits, including...
Known as “The American Band”, Grand Funk Railroad includes original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit, We’re an American Band) and bassist Mel Schacher, “The God of Thunder”. Joining Don and Mel are true “All Stars”. Singer Max Carl is a rock veteran from 38 Special....
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 have been a part of, along with innovative...
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 have been a part of, along with innovative...
Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet Package includes: * Meet and Greet with Taylor Dayne * Individual Photograph with Taylor Dayne * Autographed “Tell It To My Heart” Lyric Sheet * Commemorative VIP Laminate & Lanyard
Taylor Dayne is an American pop icon. With a career spanning three decades, Taylor’s groundbreaking debut single “Tell It To My Heart” turned her into an overnight international star. She followed the smash hit with seventeen Top 20 singles over the course of her three-decade career, including Number Ones “Love Will Lead You Back” “Prove...
The Ultimate Doors was formed with the intention of preserving The Doors’ music and performances as well as bringing an authentic experience to the old and the new generations of Doors fans. With great attention to detail, The Ultimate Doors provide their audiences with an authentic looking and sounding tribute to Jim Morrison & The Doors....
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. The choice of music for INTERSTELLAR SKY GUITAR is inspired and guaranteed to create an exciting journey through Uli’s intriguing musical world. The journey crosses over from both classical and...
When you think of a dying rose and a clock, candlestick and teapot who talks…you are thinking Beauty and the Beast. One of this season’s spellbinding family shows from The Panto Company USA stars Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle and of course The Beast! The beautiful Belle finds herself in a spellbound castle...
THIS IS A TICKET ADD-ON! Does NOT include admission to concert. Must have concert ticket to attend Meet & Greet. The purchaser (s) of the VIP Package shall receive the following: 1) View Al Di Meola’s soundcheck with access to sit in the first five rows of seating during the soundcheck. Video recording is...
A bona fide guitar hero and perennial poll-winner, Al Di Meola has been recognized internationally over the past four decades as virtuoso of the highest order. A prolific composer and prodigious six-string talent, Di Meola has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of...