Upcoming Events
WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert: CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
Music, Outdoor
Jul 15, 2026
C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band are a ready-made zydeco party, bringing audiences to their feet with irresistibly danceable music.
Lakeside Pavilion Free Summer Concert Series: Electric Avenue – The 80s MTV Experience
Music, Outdoor
Jul 16, 2026
With their personal stash of vintage synthesizers and rare signal processors, Electric Avenue recreates every nuance and flavor of the greatest New Wave and Radio Pop hits of the 80s.
WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert: Eric Alexander and Vincent Herring
Music, Outdoor
Jul 22, 2026
An unforgettable night of hard swinging sounds and masterful improvisation by world class jazz saxophonists Alexander and Herring
Lakeside Pavilion Free Summer Series: The Barricade Boys
Music, Musical, Outdoor
Jul 23, 2026
Stars of London’s West End return with a show filled with powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines and an incredible array of music
Lakeside Pavilion Free Summer Series: Uptown
Music, Outdoor
Jul 30, 2026
The young men of Uptown embrace the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today
Lakeside Pavilion Free Summer Series: The Rhinestone Cowgirls
Music, Outdoor
Aug 06, 2026
A dazzling tribute to the legendary ladies of country music.
MAC’s 40th Anniversary Festival – Sixteen Candles
Children’s/Family, Music, Outdoor
Aug 23, 2026
In celebration of the MAC’s landmark year, it presents the MAC’s 40th Anniversary Festival. Chicago’s 1980s dance party band Sixteen Candles will headline the daylong celebration.
Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts Band
Comedy, Music
Sep 12, 2026
Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts Band delivers a high-energy concert filled with an electrifying blend of blues, rock, soul mixed with storytelling and special surprises
Ana Belaval
Opening Act: Seth Davis
Comedy, Stand-Up
Sep 19, 2026
Everyone’s favorite WGN Morning News “Around Town” reporter and four-time Emmy Award winner Ana Belaval brings her quick wit and fearless personality to the stage for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy.
New Philharmonic: “Musica Italiana Dolce”
Guest Artist: Jesse Donner, Tenor
Classic, Music
Runs Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2026
This concert showcases Italy’s most treasured music with a program of operatic works, sparkling overtures and unforgettable film themes.
Elton Ron
Music
Oct 03, 2026
With dazzling costumes, powerful vocals and a full band, this performance captures every detail of Elton John’s legendary sound with classics like “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Bennie and the Jets” and more.
Ballet Hispanico New York: CARMEN.maquia
Choreographed by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano
Dance, Espanol
Oct 10, 2026
A bold reimagining of the classic Spanish tale depicted through a Picasso-inspired, black-and-white minimalist lens
The Barricade Boys: Broadway at the Movies
Music, Musical
Oct 17, 2026
A brand-new show featuring biggest tunes from the most beloved movie musicals “Moulin Rouge,” “Mamma Mia,” “La La Land,” Ghost,” “The Blues Brothers,” “Wicked” and more.
Mendelssohn, Bruch & Davies
New Philharmonic: A Tribute to Scotland
Guest Violinist: David Taylor
Classic, Music
Runs Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026
This orchestral journey brings Scotland to life in three strikingly different pieces.
MOMIX: “Botanica”
Dance, Physical Theater
Nov 07, 2026
A dazzling fusion of dance, illusion and theatrical magic.
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
630-942-4000
Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois , the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage is a state-of-the-art facility, housing three performance spaces, an art gallery and classrooms for the college’s academic programming. This unique facility has presented theater, music, dance and visual arts to more than 1.5 million people since its opening in 1986 and last year welcomed more than 99,000 patrons from the greater Chicago area to over 230 national touring shows, as well as college theatre music and dance performances. The Center is home to the New Philharmonic Orchestra.