Know Before You Go: Country's Chris Young Set To Play In New Lenox

NEW LENOX, IL — It's almost time for country to come back to New Lenox, with singer Chris Young set to take the stage at the New Lenox Commons on Saturday, June 14.

Tickets are still available for $45 each and, for the first time ever, can be purchased online.

A multi-platinum country music singer and songwriter from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Young won season four of Nashville Star in 2006. He's known for hits including "I'm Comin' Over," "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)," "Tomorrow," and "Voices." Young in 2024 celebrated the release of his ninth studio album, Young Love & Saturday Nights. The album’s title track and chart-topping single leans into David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” signature guitar lick, featuring the legendary rocker as a writer on the song.

• 5 p.m.: Shuttle service starts
• 5:30 p.m.: Gates open
• 6 p.m. Dani Rose (opening act)
• 7:30 p.m.: Pryor Baird (opening act)
• 9 p.m.: Chris Young performance

Young will be followed up by The Revivalists on June 21, bringing their soulful, alt-rock anthems like "Wish I Knew You" and "Kid" to the New Lenox stage. Also set are The "I Want My 80s Tour" on June 27, Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out on July 19, and Queen tribute band Killer Queen on July 26. Then on Aug. 16, multi-platinum recording artist and Emmy Award winner Andy Grammer will play, with hits such as "Honey, I’m Good," "Keep Your Head Up," and many more. Tickets remain for all shows.

Parking

Limited parking is available at the Village Hall south lot (1 Veterans Parkway), the New Lenox Public Library (120 Veterans Parkway), Old Plank Trail Community Bank (280 Veterans Parkway), and Trinity Services (301 Veterans Parkway).

Additional free parking is available at the Route 30 Metra station, located at 201 N. Prairie in New Lenox. Access to the venue is provided via a free shuttle service that runs continuously throughout the event. Shuttles drop off in the Village Commons at the corner of Veterans Parkway and Gear, near Gate 1.

Accessibility

Accessible parking is available at the New Lenox Police Department's administrative lot, located to the southeast of the building. Patrons then have the option of being transported to the concert entry gate via golf cart. Limited accessible parking spaces are also available in the Village Hall south lot and the New Lenox Public Library lot.

Entrances

There are two entrances to the Performing Arts Pavilion. The first (Gate 1) is located at Veterans Parkway and Gear, near the front of the Village Hall. The other entrance (Gate 3) is located in front of the New Lenox Police Department.

Gate 3 offers an accessible entrance, providing a separate, designated entry for those who need assistance to their seat. This is the closest entry to the accessible parking as well as being the closest entry to the venue's designated accessible seating, which is located in front of the concession stand and is accessible via sidewalk.

Location

The Performing Arts Pavilion is located at 101 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. From Interstate 80, exit at Route 30 and head east. Approximately one mile down, turn right onto Veterans Parkway.
All seating at the Performing Arts Pavilion is general admission lawn seating. Accessible seating is reserved in front of the concession stand and features a flat, concrete surface that can be accessed via sidewalk.

What To Leave At Home

The following items are prohibited: video/audio recording devices, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses, pets (excluding service animals), outside food or beverages, tables, wagons, and umbrellas. Small, empty, soft-sided/collapsible coolers are permitted. All bags are subject to search. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted.

Reminders

The show is rain or shine, and once you leave, you can't come back. Children ages 8 and under are admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult. Smoking is prohibited.

Food and Drink

Food and beverages, including alcohol, will be available for sale at the show. Patrons must be at least 21 years of age to purchase alcohol. Drink tickets, which are available for sale on site for $5, must be used for all alcohol purchases (one ticket = one beverage). Drink ticket sales are cash only, and an ATM is available on site. Drink tickets are only valid at the concert at which they are purchased.

Vendors include:

• Arrowhead Ale's Brewing Company
• Auntie Anne's
• Backdraft BBQ & Catering
• Beggar's Pizza
• Creamery
• Espresso Will Travel, Inc.
• Firewater BBQ N Brew of New Lenox, Inc.
• Grounded Coffee Bar
• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
• Rosati's Pizza
• Smokin' Z BBQ
• Tom Kelly's Chophouse & Pub