Live Music Rockford, IL

Jazz, country, rock...Rockford's live music scene has it all! The Rockford region has dozens of top-notch venues where local bands and international stars can perform. Cozy up in a lawn chair and enjoy the beauty of Anderson Japanese Gardens while listening to live music on Tuesdays during the summer months at Tuesday Evening in the Garden. Or get ready to rock as some of the country's biggest stars take the stage at the BMO Center downtown. 

Whether you're looking for a quaint coffee shop featuring performances by local talent, or a big night on the town with a rock concert, live music in Rockford will have what you're looking for!

Weekly Summer Schedule

Dockside Live Monday evenings at Prairie Street Brewing Co.

Music in the Park Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the historic Sinnissippi Park Music Shell 

Tuesday Evening in the Gardens at Anderson Japanese Gardens 

Dinner on the Dock Thursday evenings at Prairie Street Brewing Co.

Music on the Mall Friday evenings at Edgebrook

Rockford City Market Friday evenings in Downtown Rockford

Concerts on the Creek Saturday evenings at Spring Creek United Church of Christ

Woodsong Summer Concert Series Sundays at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden