Live music in Waukegan, IL

45 upcoming shows at 18 venues in Waukegan, IL from Wed, Nov 4, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026.

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In Waukegan, IL: Live music tonight · This weekend · This month

Upcoming shows

— Avant Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert at Gorton Center
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— Styx at Genesee Theatre
7:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre
8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— SOUL ON THE LAKE at Waukegan Yacht Club Waukegan
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— Alice Cooper: Alice's Attic Tour at Genesee Theatre
7:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Outbound A Cappella at Impact Fuel Room
5:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— 50th Annual Guest Artist Concert feat. trumpeter Scott Wendholt at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
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— Erik Koskinen Band at White Lilac Nov. 11th at White Lilac
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— Shaun Cassidy: UNWRAPPED — Songs & Stories for the Holidays at Genesee Theatre
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— ~Nois Saxophone Quartet at Gorton Center
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— Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute at Impact Fuel Room
8:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— RESPONSIBLE RAGER FUNDRAISER FOR STARGARDT DISEASE RESEARCH at The Toadstool Pub Highwood
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— Bear Grillz: Time Machine Tour at Bass Station
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— Patti LaBelle at Genesee Theatre
7:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— OUT COLD Vol. 9: Bad Boy Bill, Kings of Class & more at Impact Fuel Room
9:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Pino Farina Band at Mickey Finn's Brewery
9:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Too Hype Crew at The Original Sundance Saloon
8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— ОЛЕКСАНДР ПОНОМАРЬОВ CHICAGO благодійний концерт Revived Soldiers Ukraine at Christian Heritage Academy Northfield
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— Sara Evans at Genesee Theatre at Genesee Theatre
7:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Sara Evans: We Got The Beat Tour at Genesee Theatre
7:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Black Violin: The Be Free Tour at Genesee Theatre
7:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Yacht Rock Night with The Ron Burgundys at Impact Fuel Room
9:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Kicked Outta Choir at Mickey Finn's Brewery
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— Social Cig at White Lilac at White Lilac
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— Latin Night at The Parched Pug at The Parched Pug
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— Ben Mulwana & The Village At White Lilac Nov. 21st at White Lilac
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— Chicago 1971: The Night Steve Goodman Introduced Kris Kristofferson to John Prine at Impact Fuel Room
3:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— 95 WIIL Rock Turkey Baster Beer Bash feat. Royal Bliss at Impact Fuel Room
8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Whiskey Friends: The Morgan Wallen Experience at Impact Fuel Room
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— SOUL ON THE LAKE at Waukegan Yacht Club Waukegan
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— Lake Forest College Band and Orchestra Concert at Gorton Center
7:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Genesee Theatre
3:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Genesee Theatre
8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Selena The Show feat. Karla Perez at Impact Fuel Room
9:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Holiday Choral Concert at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
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— Holiday Wind Ensemble Concert at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
4:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Gavin DeGraw at Genesee Theatre
8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
7:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗
— Songs You Remember: Eve 6, Fastball, Blessid Union of Souls & Click Five at Genesee Theatre
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— Sounds of the Season: A Holiday Concert at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
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— Whiplash at Mickey Finn's Brewery
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— Rendezvous Arts: Jo Ann Daugherty Trio at Gorton Center
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— Metal Throwback Night: Tributes to System of a Down & Deftones at Impact Fuel Room
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— Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Holiday Concert at Gorton Center
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— New Year's Eve with Mike & Joe at Impact Fuel Room
9:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Weekly series

Friday — Karaoke & Ladies Night with the GT Sing Team at Green Town Tavern
10:00 PM · Friday karaoke per the tavern's own October 2026 weekly lineup post.
Friday, Saturday — Live Music Fridays & Saturdays at Mickey Finn's Brewery
9:30 PM · Bands every Friday & Saturday at 9:30 PM per the brewpub; see dated listings.
Thursday — Karaoke Thursdays at Mickey Finn's Brewery
Karaoke every Thursday night, per Mickey Finn's.
Sunday — Sunday Live Music in the Beer Garden at Jesse Oaks Food & Drink
3:00 PM · Sunday-afternoon live music in the beer garden (a recent Sunday ran 3:00–5:30 PM); acts announced weekly on the venue's socials.
Friday, Saturday — Weekend Live Music & Dancing at Club 210 of Highwood
9:00 PM · Live music five nights a week in season per Club 210, kicking up Fri & Sat around 9 PM; fall acts are announced short-lead on the venue's site.

Venues in Waukegan, IL

Genesee Theatre
Genesee Theatre
Waukegan · Venue · 12 upcoming shows
Green Town Tavern
Green Town Tavern
Waukegan · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Green Town on the Rocks
Green Town on the Rocks
Waukegan · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Bass Station
Bass Station
Waukegan · Venue · 1 upcoming show
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
Grayslake · Venue · 5 upcoming shows
Jesse Oaks Food & Drink
Jesse Oaks Food & Drink
Gages Lake · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Impact Fuel Room
Impact Fuel Room
Libertyville · Venue · 10 upcoming shows
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Libertyville · Venue · 3 upcoming shows
The Original Sundance Saloon
The Original Sundance Saloon
Mundelein · Venue · 1 upcoming show
Gorton Center
Gorton Center
Lake Forest · Venue · 5 upcoming shows
Club 210 of Highwood
Club 210 of Highwood
Highwood · Venue · 0 upcoming shows
Waukegan Yacht Club Waukegan
Waukegan Yacht Club Waukegan
· Venue · 2 upcoming shows
ARAGVI Restaurant Palatine
ARAGVI Restaurant Palatine
· Venue · 0 upcoming shows
The Ten Gurnee Gurnee
The Ten Gurnee Gurnee
· Venue · 0 upcoming shows
The Toadstool Pub Highwood
The Toadstool Pub Highwood
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
White Lilac
White Lilac
· Venue · 3 upcoming shows
Christian Heritage Academy Northfield
Christian Heritage Academy Northfield
· Venue · 1 upcoming show
The Parched Pug
· Venue · 1 upcoming show