Evening Music

Evening Music

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

Free; regular parking and Garden 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 2
6 – 7:30 p.m.  
Esplanade

The Box Band

Bluegrass

Wednesday, June 4 
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Bitter Jester Music Festival

Classic Rock & Pop

Monday, June 9
6 – 7:30 p.m.  
Esplanade

David Chiriboga Ensemble

Latin, Flamenco

Wednesday, June 11
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

The Messengers

Pop, Rock & Modern Country

Monday June 16
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

West End 40

R&B, Jazz

Wednesday, June 18
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Fernandez & Kimball

Spanish Guitar

Monday, June 23
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Callaloo

World Fusion Steel Pan Drums

Wednesday, June 25
6 – 7:30p.m.
Esplanade

Saturday June Band

Classic Rock 'n’ Roll

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

Jonas Friddle Trio

Modern Folk

Wednesday July 2
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Generation

Classic Rock 'n’ Roll

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

Luciano Antonio Trio

Brazilian Jazz

Wednesday,  July 9
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade 

Kaleidoscope Eyes

Beatles Tribute

Monday, July 14
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Third Coast Bluegrass

Bluegrass

Wednesday, July 16
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
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The Jolly Ringwalds

80s Pop & Rock

Wednesday, June 21
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Windy City Ramblers

Brass, Second Line

Wednesday, July 23
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Strung Out

70s Rock, Soul, and Funk 

Monday, July 28
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade 

The Donna Herula Band

Blues, Americana

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

Fernandez & Kimball

Spanish Guitar

Monday, August 4
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Reunion Jazz Orchestra

Jazz

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

Brass From The Past

R&B, Soul, and Motown

Monday, August 11
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade

Guitarra Azul

Contemporary Latin, Rumba, Flamenco

Wednesday, August 13
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Saturday June Band

Classic Rock 'n’ Roll

Monday, August 18
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade  

Kal Bergandahl Project

Jazz Funk

Wednesday, August 20
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade 

Classical Blast

Classical & Rock 'n’ Roll

Monday, August 25 
6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Esplanade

Bopology Swing Machine

Swing

Wednesday, August 27
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Esplanade