CONCERT! ASIA Featuring John Payne with HiFi Superstar
- Presented By: Wheaton Park District
- Dates: June 28, 2025
- Location: Memorial Park
- Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Price: The gates will open at 5P. Tickets are $30.
June 28, 2025
We are excited to welcome ASIA Featuring John Payne and HiFi Superstar to the 2025 Concerts at Memorial Park!
8-9:30P | ASIA
John Payne became the frontman of the supergroup ASIA in 1992 at the invitation of keyboardist Geoff Downes, replacing vocalist/bassist John Wetton. ASIA extensively toured the world for the next 14 years performing new classics and old favorites. With John Payne fronting the band, ASIA released 8 stunning studio albums and several live recordings. In 2006, Geoff Downes left the band to reform the 1982 lineup for their 25th anniversary. On the 9th of May 2006, John Payne, Geoff Downes, John Wetton, Carl Palmer and Steve Howe contractually agreed that John Payne would continue his 14-year legacy with ASIA as “ASIA Featuring John Payne”. ASIA Featuring John Payne has been touring in North America since 2008.
Hits Include:
“Heat Of The Moment”
“Don’t Cry”
“Only Time Will Tell”
“The Smile Has Left Your Eyes”
“Go”
“Days Like These”
6-7:15P | HiFi Superstar
Remember when you were a kid and you got your first radio? You took a musical journey as you discovered all the music that was at your fingertips. That's what a HiFi Superstar show is like; with their well-constructed medleys which includes your favorite dance & party rock songs, spanning from the 70's through today. You will surely make new memories to the music that you love. Come join us with your friends and family and let's get this party started!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tickets are required for all Concerts at Memorial Park guests ages 2 and up.
This is a general admission event. All stadium seats and lawn seating areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserving seats or space before the gates open is prohibited. Any chairs/blankets set-up in Memorial Park prior to 5P will be removed.
Guests are allowed and encouraged to bring a blanket (not to exceed 6' x 6') or a standard bag/camping chair. Please be considerate and do not use/reserve more space than you need to allow room for all ticketed concertgoers.
Memorial Park opens at 5P for this performance. Any chairs/blankets set-up in Memorial Park prior to 5P will be removed.
Concert goers are allowed to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy. Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
On-site food and beverage options will be available for purchase including pre-packaged snacks, concessions, and beverages including beer, wine, hard seltzer, soda and water. Menu subject to change.
This concert is an all ages show. Please note: lyrics will be sung as written by the artists.
If you require ADA assistance during your visit or require handicap accessible seating during the Concerts at Memorial Park, please contact us at least 72 hours prior to the concert at events@wheatonparks.org. Requests for sign language interpreters must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Please be kind to our neighbors and avoid parking on residential streets. Memorial Park is conveniently located in downtown Wheaton and accessible by Metra, the Prairie Path Bike Trail, ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft and parking is available nearby. Please visit the City of Wheaton's website for more parking information.
All ticket sales are final. Memorial Park is an open-air venue, and performances will proceed rain or shine. In the event of unsafe or severe weather, Memorial Park may be closed, and the event canceled for the safety of all guests, as indoor shelter cannot be guaranteed. Refunds will not be issued due to weather-related cancellation, changes in performance lineup or duration, perceived quality or unforeseen circumstances.
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED IN MEMORIAL PARK
Outside alcoholic beverages
Weapons
Glass bottles
Animals or pets. Service animals are allowed. See Policies Page for more information.
All tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars and vaping. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in Memorial Park, including marijuana.
Large beach umbrellas, flags and banners
Laptops, video recording devices (excluding cell phones) and selfie sticks
Large coolers