DuPage County is home to year-round festivals and live music events near Chicago, with everything from street fairs and symphony performances to cultural celebrations and seasonal shows. Concertgoers can enjoy outdoor concerts at Cantigny’s Summer Concert Series and Arbor Evenings at The Morton Arboretum, or open-air food-and-music gatherings like Rockin' the Quarry or the Taste of Oak Brook.

Weekly traditions like Concerts on Main in Roselle and Westmont’s Cruisin’ Nights bring live music, food trucks, vintage cars, and local artists to the heart of town all summer long. Families can enjoy relaxed evenings at Villa Park’s Thursday Summer Concerts or discover something new at Concerts and Street Market at The Promenade Bolingbrook or Pollypalooza in Roselle.

Looking for a larger experience? Plan your adventure around signature events like the DuPage Triple Crown. For something more unique, attend the annual Shakespeare in the Park.

Scroll down to explore upcoming DuPage County concerts, festivals, and performing arts—then plan your visit around the energy, community, and live music that define the season, and the region.