Joliet
Downtown Joliet keeps live music central to its entertainment district, with venues ranging from a 1,900-seat historic theater to small Irish pubs. The Rialto Square Theatre, called "The Jewel of Joliet," was built in 1926 as a vaudeville house and, after a 1980 restoration, again draws headline acts. The 1,900-seat theater books concerts, musical and dance programs, dramas, and comedy. The Forge opened in April 2017 and books all genres any night of the week, also taking outside promoters and private rentals. The room pulls in national touring bands, hard rock and metal acts, hip-hop artists, indie performers, tribute nights, and stand-up shows. The iCon Lounge operates within The Forge complex on Cass Street. Chicago Street Pub is downtown Joliet's anchor Irish pub, hosting traditional Irish music every Monday and a monthly open mic, with local musicians filling the calendar throughout the month. The pub bills itself as Joliet's premier venue for live original music. The Croatian Cultural Club is a social club open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, offering live music alongside Croatian and American food and cultural events. It features free admission shows on its big dance floor. Industry Tap House also appears on local live-music bar lists, though specific booking details were not found.
Venues7
- Chicago Street Pub75 N Chicago St, Joliet
- Croatian Cultural Club1503 Clement St, Joliet
- Icon Lounge (iCon at The Forge)22 W Cass St, Joliet
- Industry Tap House3115-3117 W Jefferson St, Joliet
- Rialto Square Theatre102 N Chicago St, Joliet
- The Forge22 W Cass St
- The Irish Corner Cantina2771 Black Rd, Joliet
Upcoming shows24
Friday, September 11 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 15 · 1 show
Thursday, September 24 · 1 show
Combichrist, Ludovico Technique, Dead Animal Assembly Plant (D.A.A.P.)
Industrial · Ebm · Dark electro
$20-90
Sunday, September 27 · 1 show
Alien Ant Farm, Scarhaven, Vent to Atmosphere, Valla and the Villains
Alternative rock · Punk rock
$30-225
Friday, October 2 · 2 shows
Friday, October 9 · 1 show
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Saturday, October 17 · 1 show
Sunday, October 18 · 1 show
Thursday, October 22 · 1 show
Friday, October 23 · 1 show
Sunday, October 25 · 1 show
Sunday, November 1 · 1 show
Friday, November 6 · 1 show
The Ultimate Doors
Doors 7:00pm
Saturday, November 7 · 2 shows
Sunday, November 8 · 2 shows
Friday, November 13 · 1 show
Tuesday, November 17 · 1 show
Friday, December 11 · 1 show
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Doors 6:30pm
