Music on the Esplanade

Evening Music

Evening Music

Evening music performances at the Garden are fun for the whole family!

Free; regular parking and Garden admission fees apply for nonmembers.

Watch the sunset and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. Bring your own chairs, because the Garden has a limited supply. Picnicking is welcome during evening concerts, or stop by one of our dining locations to grab a bite and some drinks. In the event of inclement weather, check online for daily cancellation updates. Beer and wine are available for purchase in the Garden View Café. Cook County Forest Preserve District regulations prohibit the consumption of alcohol not purchased on the premises. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 
 

Upcoming Performances

Bitter Jester Music Festival

Classic Rock & Pop

Monday, June 8
6 – 7:30 p.m.  
Esplanade

Secondhand News

Second Hand News

Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Wednesday, June 10
6 – 7:30 p.m.  
Esplanade

Bitter Jester Music Festival

Classic Rock & Pop

Monday, June 15
6 – 7:30 p.m.  
Esplanade

West End 40

West End 40

R&B, Jazz

Wednesday, June 17
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

David Chiriboga Ensemble

Latin, Flamenco

Monday, June 22
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

American English

American English

Tribute to The Beatles

Wednesday, June 24
6 – 7:30 p.m.  
Esplanade

Saturday June Band

Classic Rock 'n’ Roll

Monday, June 29
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Jonas Fiddler

Jonas Friddle Trio

Modern Folk

Wednesday, July 1
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Latin Swing Factor

Latin Swing Factor

Salsa Swing & Soul

Monday, July 6
Esplanade

Totally Taylor

Totally Taylor

Tribute to Taylor Swift

Wednesday, July 8
Esplanade

The Messengers

Pop, Rock & Modern Country

Monday, July 13
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Third Coast Bluegrass

Bluegrass

Wednesday, July 15
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Generation

Classic Rock 'n’ Roll

Monday, July 20
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Dancing queen

Dancing Queen

Tribute to ABBA

Wednesday, July 22
Esplanade

Classical Blast

Classical Blast

Classical with a little Bach

Monday, July 27
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade 

The Donna Herula Band

Blues & Americana

Wednesday, July 29
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade 

Fernandez & Kimball

Spanish Guitar

Monday, August 3
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

The Box Band

Bluegrass & Grassroots

Wednesday, August 5 
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Brass from the past

Brass From The Past

Horn-Driven Classic Rock & Soul

Monday, August 10
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

The Four C Notes

The Four C Notes

Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Wednesday, August 12
Esplanade

Guitarra Azul

Contemporary Latin, Rumba, Flamenco

Monday August 17
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Strung Out

70s Rock, Soul, and Funk 

Wednesday, August 19
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade 

Saturday June Band

Classic Rock 'n’ Roll

Monday, August 24
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade  

Billy Elton

Billy Elton

Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John

Wednesday, August 26
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade