Deacon Blues has consistently played to sold-out audiences nationwide, and has appeared on regional and national television. In the words of legendary Chicago FM Radio personality Bob Stroud, “If you are a Dan fan, you owe it to yourself to see Deacon Blues. They’ve got all the right musicians with all the right chops –...
Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
BUY NOW For over 30 years, “The King of Props” has been selling out shows all over the world! Currently he has a residency at The Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, but is doing some rare and special shows at select venues around the country…and he picked The Arcada as one of them! ...
WARRANT’s sophomore album Cherry Pie was released in September 1990. This album, which spawned the MTV & Radio hits “Cherry Pie,” “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and “I Saw Red,” all reached the Top 10 in the United States and went on to sell 3 million copies, reaching Platinum sales in Canada and Australia. The band played...
Watch a holiday classic at the Arcada Theatre! Our concession stand will be open! Doors open at 9AM. An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. No tickets needed. Seating is GA - first-come-first-served
BUY NOW The Cornerstones of Rock feature The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six, The Cryan’ Shames, & The Shadows of Knight. Cornerstones of Rock is a multi-group concert series that’s been turned into a live production tour that brings together the Chicago area’s iconic rock groups of the 1960s and ’70s for...
Chris Isaak has been a Grammy nominated recording artist, songwriter and actor for more than 34 years. It’s been 30 years since the release of his breakthrough classic “Wicked Game,” and the song remains one of the most covered songs in music. Isaak’s film soundtrack credits include Wild at Heart, Blue Velvet, True Romance, and...
It’s simple: Queen’s Roger Taylor and Brian May handpicked singer Marc Martel to take on the lead vocals for their Queen tribute tour. If that isn’t a personal endorsement for this amazing artist, then we’re not sure what is. His audition video of “Somebody to Love” garnered 13 million views on YouTube. Marc not only sounds dead-on...
A sure sell out! A southern rock spectacular! “Hold On Loosely”, “Caught Up In You”, “Rockin’ Into The Night”! After more than three decades together, 38 SPECIAL continue to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. At each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance.
With global sales totaling more than 75 million, Grammy and American Music Award winner Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental musician of all time. To add to his accolades, Kenny G has both the best-selling instrumental album of all time with Breathless, and the best-selling Christmas album of all time with Miracles. Never one to...
9/27 ON SALE HAS BEEN CHANGED. DATE TBA Grammy Award winning songwriter, musician, actor and best-selling author, Rick Springfield, LIVE at the Arcada Theatre. Performing all our favorites: "Jessie's Girl", "Don't Talk To Strangers", "I've Done Everything For You", and MORE!
Celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 106 Birthday with Nick Pontarelli, Tony Ocean, Jack D’Amico, and Bill Pantle with The Ring-A-Ding Swing Band!
Following a series of robberies of the K & A Railroad, detective Tom Gordon is hired to uncover the mystery. Disguised as a bandit, Tom boards the train of K & A President Cullen. Cullen’s daughter, Madge, senses that Tom is not a criminal and soon falls in love with him. Madge is sought after...
What a surprise you’re in for as with an amazing mix of delta blues, gypsy jazz, punk rock and some 1930s era swing music mixed in…and a little bit of holiday! “Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Jimbo Mathus sets a revival afire with NOLA flavor that will have you tapping your toe to the rhythm!
The perfect Christmas gift for Rock fans! Bret Michaels first rose to fame as the frontman of Poison. As one of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, Poison defined the fast, gritty, and glamorous rock ‘n’ roll scene. Since the band’s beginning, Poison has achieved massive success- releasing eight studio albums, four live albums, and...
Watch a holiday classic at the Arcada Theatre! Our concession stand will be open! Doors open at 9AM. On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. No tickets needed - Seating is GA -...
Watch a holiday classic at the Arcada Theatre! Our concession stand will be open! Doors open at 9AM. An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. No tickets needed. Seating is GA – first-come-first-served
Since 1964 Chicago’s IDES OF MARCH have thrilled audiences throughout the United States and Canada with their mix of rocking guitars, brilliant brass, and heartfelt vocals. Powered by the unforgettable songs of Grammy-Winner Jim Peterik, their music has become an evergreen feature on radio stations everywhere, in movie soundtracks, and national advertising campaigns. Their live...
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.
Watch a holiday classic at the Arcada Theatre! Our concession stand will be open! Doors open at 9AM. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty The Snowman, and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town...back to back on the big screen! No tickets needed - Seating is GA - first-come-first-served
$6 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...
Long known as one of the best live acts in the business, The BoDeans continue to tour year round and continue to deliver amazing, high-energy performances. Chart topping songs like “Fadeaway”, “Only Love”, and “Dreams” won them Rolling Stone‘s readers poll for Best New American Band in 1987, and they were part of a small contingent...
Ring in The Arcada Theatre’s 95th New Year’s Eve! Arcada “Good Bye ’21, Hello ’22 NYE Party & Dance! 9pm-1am Starring Chicago’s Own Piano Man Band…Salute to Billy Joel & Elton John! And JUST ADDED…The Jersey Girls! Includes Favors, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Cash Bar and the Dance Floor is open! All tickets $49 Seating is...
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...
An excellent way to celebrate Jimmy Page’s birthday and pay tribute to one of the greatest to grace the stage! One of The Arcada’s favorite re-occurring bands, KASHMIR incredibly re-creates a true 1970s Led Zeppelin experience with special effects, vintage equipment and costumes, and musically, one of the most fabulous performances you will witness!
The story tells of Harry Howells (Langdon), a recent college graduate who’s madly in love with his sweetheart Ethel (Kingston) and hopes to marry her. His woman hating uncle, however, Fire chief Amos McCarthy (Dent), tells his nephew to avoid marriage because all women want is money. Even though Harry is determined to marry Ethel,...
The Gilmour Project was poised and ready to launch in April 2020, then the world hit the pause button. They re-emerge in 2021 pivoting to David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd repertoire. The songs that compel exploration & improvisation are mainly Gilmour’s and this rendition certainly does not dismiss the iconic contributions of all 5 historic musicians...
Twin brothers, eleven people on stage, incredible visual effects via a laser show, and some of the most amazing rock musicians ever to hit the Arcada stage. Echoes of Pompeii is an Arcada favorite and an all-age rock ‘n roll experience!
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...
A Flock Of Seagulls may well be known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as much as their hit single ‘I Ran’. A Flock of Seagulls were one of prime movers in the 80’s new wave era. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement. Hairdresser Mike Score (lead vocals, keyboards) formed A...