The Biggest Bands Playing Soon Near You

With summer right around the corner, now’s the time to get your tickets to the season’s best shows.

All across the suburbs and into Chicago, big name musicians will be playing at venues, both large and small. We’ve taken a peek at what’s coming and put together this list for you.

Have we missed someone? Let us know in the comments.

Rihanna will perform April 15 at the United Center in Chicago.

Vince Gill will perform May 5 at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

Donnie Wahlberg will perform his first solo concert June 2 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Cold War Kids will perform June 4 for Two Brothers Summer Festival at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.

Smash Mouth will perform June 19 at PrairieFest in Oswego.

3 Doors Down will perform July 1 at Naperville’s Ribfest.

Sheryl Crow will perform July 2 at Naperville’s Ribfest.

Adele will perform at the United Center on July 10, 11 and 13.
While tickets are sold out on Ticketaster, purchases can be made through StubHub … for tons of money.

If you miss Smash Mouth in June, you'll get a second chance to catch them on July 16 at Vernon Hills Summercel.

The Beach Boys will perform August 5 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.

Ravinia Festival in Highland Park has a stacked lineup this year, with performances by Paul Simon, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Diana Ross and Tony Bennett.