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Long Grove, Ill. · October 13, 2026 · No. 1

402 listings · Oct 13–Feb 7

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An entertainment guide for north Chicagoland.

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The covered bridge on Robert Parker Coffin Road in Long Grove, Illinois

Featured · Live music

James Lumber Center fall 2026 music lineup

Progressive bluegrass pioneer and mandolinist, four-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year, blending traditional bluegrass with rock, jazz, and reggae.

Thu, Oct 15 · James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts · Verified Sep 21

Photo: Paul R. Burley , CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons . Cropped and resized. The bridge is a Long Grove landmark, not a photo of this specific event.

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Right here (about 0-25 min) A short drive (25-45 min) Chicago (45-75 min). Drive times are estimates from Long Grove without traffic.

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    Bill Blagg

    Van Dusen Theatre, North Shore Center, Skokie · about 28-40 min from Long Grove

    Arts and crafts From the ticket listing

    Official page

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    Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical

    Marriott Theatre Mainstage Musicals

    Marriott Theatre, Ten Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min from Long Grove

    Disney's stage adaptation of Frozen with songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus new music written for stage.

    Frozen Nov 4 2026 -Jan 3 2027

    Arts and crafts

    Official page Verified Sep 21

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    Deerfield Field of Honor

    Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield · about 15-25 min from Long Grove

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    Community Free to view; flag dedication $35

    Official page Verified Sep 21

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    Whethan

    Navy Pier, Chicago · about 45-75 min from Long Grove

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Details can change. Please check the organizer's page before you go.

Explore live music

Places and series that host live music on a regular schedule, closest to Long Grove first. Follow a few of them and there is almost always something to hear this week.

Concert series in parks and on village greens 31

Venues, clubs and listening rooms 34

Breweries, wineries and restaurants 6

Open mics and jam nights 4

  • Copper Fiddle Distillery

    532 W. IL Rt 22, Ste 110, Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min

    Live music most nights; weekly Wed "Rich Nelson and Friends" 7-10 PM; Thu open mic (page lists 7:00 AM-11:00 PM, likely a typo; confirm start time)

  • The Village Tavern of Long Grove

    The Village Tavern, downtown Long Grove, Long Grove · about 0-5 min

    Weekly: Mon open mic, Wed and Fri solo performers

  • Lamplighter Inn Tavern and Grille

    Downtown Palatine (address conflicts between sources), Palatine · about 15-25 min

    Reported live music, open mic and outdoor acoustic Friday happy hour in season

  • Macushla Brewing Co.

    1516 East Lake Ave, Glenview · about 22-35 min

    Trivia Tuesdays 7pm; open mic last Thursday of each month 7-10pm; occasional bands

Orchestras, bands and choirs 36

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Festivals and annual events, through the year

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  • Bunny Hop Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was Apr 4, 11 am-2 pm (past). 2027 date not yet announced.
  • Craft Beer Fest Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was Apr 25 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually April).

May

  • Chocolate Fest Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was May 15-17 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually mid-May).
  • Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was May 8-9 (past). 2027 date not yet announced.
  • Arlington Alfresco Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min ends Mon Sep 28 2026; 2027 not announced

June

  • Strawberry Fest Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was June 26-28 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually late June).
  • Grapes on the Green Northbrook · about 15-25 min 2026 was Jun 20; 2027 listed as TBD
  • Wauconda Fest Wauconda · about 15-25 min 2026 June 25-28 (past); 2027 not announced
  • Taste of Highland Park Highland Park · about 22-35 min 2026 was Jun 19-20; 2027 not yet announced
  • Evanston Main Street Fair Evanston · about 30-45 min 2026 was Jun 27; 2027 not yet announced
  • Grant Park Music Festival Chicago · about 45-75 min 2026 ran Jun 10 - Aug 15 (past); 2027 season to be announced early next year

July

  • Vintage Days Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was Jul 25-26 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually July).
  • Vernon Hills Days, Ribfest and Arbortheater Concerts Vernon Hills · about 10-18 min 2026 Vernon Hills Days listed Jul 16 (past). 2027 dates not yet announced (usually July for Days)
  • Frontier Days and July 4 Parade Arlington Heights · about 15-25 min 2027 date not yet announced (usually July 1-5)
  • Hometown Fest (Palatine Jaycees) Palatine · about 15-25 min 2026 was July 3-5; 2027 date not yet announced (usually early July)
  • Mundelein Community Days Mundelein · about 15-25 min 2026 was Jul 2 to 5 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually early July)
  • Lake County Fair Grayslake · about 25-35 min 2026 edition past (sources disagree: Jul 28-Aug 1 vs Jul 29-Aug 2). 2027 date not yet announced (usually late July to early August)
  • Taste of Chicago Chicago · about 45-75 min 2026 was Wed Jul 8 - Sun Jul 12 (past); 2027 not announced

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  • Country Girls Night Out Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was Aug 20, 5-8 pm (past). 2027 date not yet announced.
  • Northbrook Days Northbrook · about 15-25 min Aug 4-8 2027 (Wed-Sun, official page)
  • Gurnee Days Gurnee · about 25-38 min 2026 was Aug 7 to 9 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually early August)
  • Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival Evanston · about 30-45 min 2026 was Aug 22-23; 2027 not yet announced
  • Chicago Air and Water Show Chicago · about 45-75 min 2026 was Sat-Sun Aug 15-16 (past); 2027 not announced

September

  • Apple Fest Long Grove · about 0-5 min Sep 25-27, 2026 (Fri-Sun). Vendor hours per official page: Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6. Main stage music Fri 12-11 pm, Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-6 pm.
  • Irish Days Long Grove · about 0-5 min 2026 edition was Sep 5-7 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually Labor Day weekend).
  • Rock the Block Lake Zurich · about 10-16 min 2026 was Sep 12 (past); 2027 not announced
  • Boo Bash and Scarecrows of the Shire (Lincolnshire) Lincolnshire · about 10-18 min Scarecrow drop-off Sep 8 - Sep 30 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm; Boo Bash Fri Oct 30 2026, 5-8pm
  • Deerfield Harvest Fest Deerfield · about 15-25 min 2026 was Sep 19 with car show, bands and fireworks; 2027 not yet announced
  • Mundelein Fine Arts Festival Mundelein · about 15-25 min 2026 was Sep 19 to 20 (past). 2027 date not yet announced (usually mid-September)
  • Northbrook Brewfest Northbrook · about 15-25 min The Sep 19 2026 edition was CANCELED for weather with refunds; 2027 date not yet announced (usually September)
  • Northbrook Shermerfest Northbrook · about 15-25 min Sun Sep 27 2026, 12-4 PM
  • Oktoberfest in Libertyville Libertyville · about 15-25 min Fri Sep 25 2026, 5 to 10pm; Sat Sep 26 2026, 12 to 10pm (Familygarten noon to 5pm Sat)
  • Pepper Road Fest (Lake Barrington) Lake Barrington · about 15-25 min The Sep 19 2026 edition was CANCELED for weather; 2027 date not yet announced (usually September)
  • Scarecrow Festival Barrington · about 15-25 min Sat Sep 26 2026, 11 AM-2 PM
  • Meadows Fest Rolling Meadows · about 18-28 min Fri Sep 25 2026 5-10 PM (Billy Elton 6pm, Infinity 8pm); Sat Sep 26 2026 2-10 PM (Pino Farina 6pm, Hillbilly Rockstarz 8pm); Sun Sep 27 2026 12-7 PM (Taylor Experience 5pm); listed as a new three-day event
  • Glenview Blocktoberfest Glenview · about 22-35 min Sat Sep 26 2026; headliner Los Lobos per official page
  • Highland Park Oktoberfest Highland Park · about 22-35 min Sat Sep 26 2026, 4-8pm
  • Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida Round Lake · about 25-35 min Sun Sep 27 2026, 2 to 6pm
  • Antioch Fall Wine Walk Antioch · about 35-45 min Sat Sep 26 2026, noon to 4pm

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Right here in Long Grove

A one-lane covered bridge, a village center of old shops on Old McHenry Road, and a festival calendar that runs from chocolate in May to apples in September and lights in December.

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