Live music in Saint Charles, IL

STC Live! returns with free live music on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 1st Street Plaza and at various businesses around town. The series brings people together for music and community throughout the summer. Support is provided by presenting sponsor McNally’s Heating and Cooling, with additional support from Hollywood Casino Aurora, McGrath Kia of St. Charles, Solutions Networking Corporation, St. Charles Closets, 212 Degree Construction Group, Comcast, Hi-Lite Electric Inc., and St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

Club Arcada presents a Legends & Legacies Series event with Carla Cooke, the youngest daughter of Sam Cooke. Rooted in the church like her father, she brings her own voice while honoring his legacy, touching on themes of music, faith, romance and history. Her sound spans gospel, Christian, R&B, soul, pop and contemporary influences that connect with today’s culture. Dinner and drinks are available at the venue, and reservations are encouraged.

BrachtStar Karaoke transforms Bracht’s Place in Bartlett into a welcoming sing-along each week, hosted by JAM Karaoke Chicago. First-timers and seasoned regulars choose a song, step up to the mic, and meet a supportive room that celebrates effort as much as delivery. The emphasis is on participation over perfection, so feel free to be a little off key while the crowd keeps the energy high.

The 9th Annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest and Fundraiser brings a full day of live music to the Fox Valley with eight bands performing across two stages in support of a meaningful cause. Attendees can bring lawn chairs, enjoy food and cold drinks, and spend the day listening to classic rock, blues, country, and familiar favorites. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted on the grounds. The Masus Financial Main Stage hosts performances by GNP, Saint Astro, Head Honchos, and the Big Al Wetzel Band. The 212 Degrees Construction Stage features the Corey Marshall Band, Sour Crow, The Sociables, and Pawnshop. All net proceeds help the Batavia Moose Lodge benefit the children of Mooseheart Child City and School, providing safe housing, education, and brighter opportunities. Tickets are available with a limited-time early bird price of $15 and regular admission at $20. Stage sponsorship is provided by Masus Financial for the main stage and 212 Degrees Construction for the second stage, and sponsorship opportunities for businesses are available.

Carol Stream’s Summer Send-Off fills the Ross Ferraro Town Center with two days of music and community fun. Look for live performances, a large display of classic cars, a winner-take-all bags tournament, food, drinks, raffles, and prizes, all in support of a good cause. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. During the celebration, Libido Funk Circus takes the stage with a dance-ready set, followed by LP Vinyl. With more than two decades of high-energy shows, Libido Funk Circus pulls from a wide songbook that spans disco, rock, pop, new wave, funk, dance, country, hip hop, and Motown. Their concerts feature costume changes, inventive medleys, standout musicianship, and nonstop energy. The band has played thousands of shows across the Midwest, maintains five-star ratings on The Knot and Wedding Wire, and has earned Wedding Wire’s Couples’ Choice Award for five consecutive years. In addition, 100 percent of classic car registration proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits.

Don’t Matter To Me brings a charged live set to Ten:21 Bar & Grill, shaped by influences such as Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and Heart. Formed in 2020, the band is known for soaring vocals, tight playing, and a wide ranging setlist that moves from classic rock favorites to pop and funk. Look forward to a night packed with songs you know, opportunities to sing and dance, and a few unexpected surprises.

Created and directed by John Mueller, One Night in Memphis celebrates Sun Records legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley with a 90-plus-minute surge of rockabilly, country, gospel, and 1950s rock and roll. Billed as the number one booked and critically acclaimed tribute, the production features former cast members of the Broadway hit Million Dollar Quartet. Timeless songs and nationally recognized performers bring the era to life with high-energy performances and a whole lot of shakin’.

True Company takes the stage with a live set that ranges from classic oldies to today's top hits. The playlist invites sing-alongs and keeps people dancing.

Cornerstones of Rock brings together The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The New Colony Six, and The Cryan’ Shames in one lineup.