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 the fusion supergroup Return To Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic guitar trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, and the Rite of Strings trio with bassist Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty.

Dedication to excellence is what separates U.S. metal heroes THE FOUR HORSEMEN from the ocean of ‘tribute’ bands. The only album-quality Metallica tribute band on the planet, they deliver the unforgettable, note-for-note perfect experience that is guaranteed to surpass even the wildest dreams of Metallica aficionados. The speed, the precision, the signature riffs, and the look – THE FOUR HORSEMEN are the real deal!

A holiday tradition returns to the Arcada!  Bret Michaels is bringing his Parti-Gras Holiday Party to St. Charles! 

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 selling over 30 million records worldwide and 16.5 million records in the U.S. alone. This show includes all of your Poison favorites, and some holiday favorites too!

Bad Medicine was formed and led by lifelong Bon Jovi fan, Joe Frasca, back in 2001. Through the years, the talented collection of musicians, with over 100+ combined years of on stage experience, has proven time and time again that Bad Medicine is truly the “next best thing”. Bad Medicine remains the favorite choice for Bon Jovi, and is still true to giving tribute to one of the most iconic and successful bands in history. If you want to see an accurate reproduction of the Bon Jovi sound, look, feel, and energy, it’s safe to say some Bad Medicine is what you need…

Lord Harrowby, an English nobleman about to marry American heiress Cynthia Meyrick, takes out a $100,000 insurance policy against the loss of his wealthy bride. Sent to usher at the proceedings, the company’s confidential agent, Dick Minot, falls for Cynthia, and through a series of comic situations he wins her and fulfills his obligation.

Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!

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 favorite at the Arcada! 

A tavern worker and the daughter of a burgomaster enter into elaborate masquerades in order to win the hearts of the men they love.

Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!

A tavern worker and the daughter of a burgomaster enter into elaborate masquerades in order to win the hearts of the men they love.

Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!

Hotel California tours the country in tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history…THE EAGLES.  The band’s commitment to authenticity behind every note of all the hits is just amazing!  This band has been the number one tribute to The Eagles for over twenty years! The most successful and longest running show of it’s kind, Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”, is the ONLY show to have ever received “Official Authorization” to perform the Eagles catalog of music. So join us on a trip down a dark desert highway…Feel the cool wind in your hair …It’s time to check into …The Hotel California!

Carmine Appice, legendary drummer and founder of Vanilla Fudge, will be on our Legends Stage, located inside the Arcada Theatre Complex, for an up-close-and-personal Q&A session.  Hear is diaries about the band, his life growing up in rock and roll, and the people he has come to know in his illustrious career.

A $25 ticket includes pizza, soda and a seat for the show!

YOU DO NOT NEED A TICKET FOR THE VANILLA FUDGE/KASHMIR SHOW (HAPPENING PRIOR TO THIS EVENT) TO ATTEND.

Heavy starts with Vanilla Fudge. There was nothing, even in 1967, like the 10-ton shock of this Long Island quartet’s cover of the Supreme’s You Keep Me Hanging On, with the lava-flow sustain of Mark Stein’s Hammond organ and Carmine Appice’s rapid-cannon-fire drum fills. Beginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new sound, influencing a generation of musicians and creating a legion of loyal fans.  

One of our favorites, 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!

April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band enjoyed international success in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing more than 20 albums since 1971, with mega hit “Just Between You and Me”.  Other hits include “Roller,” “Enough Is Enough,” “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen,” “You Could Have Been A Lady,” and more!

The late great Steve Priest came out of retirement in 2007. Priest along with drummer Richie Onori, and keyboardist, vocalist Stevie Stewart assembled a group of top caliber national act musicians which Priest could proudly hail to be on the same equal footing and adeptness as the original lineup. Hear your favorite including “Fox On The Run,” “Ballroom Blitz,” “Love Is Like Oxygen,” Little Willy,” and so many more!

50th Anniversary of One of the Greatest Albums in History…Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon…Echoes of Pompei performing the album-IN IT’S ENTIRETY! Plus all the hits!