The Oak Brook Park District’s free summer concert series, which is open to everyone, begins July 10 and continues on Thursdays through Aug. 7 with 6:30 p.m. shows at the Oaks Amphitheater in Central Park, 1315 Kensington Road.
The Oaks Amphitheater has paved areas for ADA seating, indoor restrooms, and concessions. Park district staff suggest that concert-goers bring chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn. The Oak Brook Park District Foundation will be selling pre-packaged items and beverages. The 2025 concert series is sponsored by Wintrust Community Banks.
The concert lineup is:
• July 10 — Soda: This band plays throughout the Chicago area and bills itself as having the tunes to get people on the dance floor and keep them there throughout the performances.
July 17 — Horizon: The Horizon horn-infused Chicago area band performs memorable funk, soul, R&B and popular songs, mostly from the 70’s and 80’s.
July 24 — Abby Kay Band: The Abby Kay Band features soulful vocals with an edge and brings a blend of searing guitar and a rhythm section that lends itself to sing along with rock, country, blues, and pop.
July 31 — Anchors Away: This yacht rock band from Illinois draws on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco, and focuses on light, catchy melodies.
August 7 — Billy Elton: Billy Elton celebrates the music of two superstars, Billy Joel and Elton John.
In case of inclement weather, concerts will be rescheduled to a later date. The weather hotline is 630-645-9553.