Lake Forest
A suburb in the Chicago area
Gorton Center is a nonprofit that has served Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding region since 1974. It is the suburb's primary dedicated live-music and performing-arts address. The center houses the John & Nancy Hughes Theater, a state-of-the-art performing-arts venue, and books live music, comedy, children's programs, film festivals, and community programs. The theater seats 309 and features professional sound, light, video, and digital cinema technology. Programming ranges wide: live jazz, classical music, comedy, spoken word, dance, and theater have all appeared on its stage. Gorton also takes shows outdoors; a recent season included an outdoor concert with the option to move inside to the Hughes Theater if weather required it. The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra performs here as well, partnering with the center for community celebrations. Beyond Gorton, the Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department runs free outdoor summer concerts in Market Square and the parks, covering rock, soul, country, and new wave.
Venues1
- Gorton Center400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
Upcoming shows19
Tomorrow · Sunday, July 19 · 1 show
Tuesday, July 21 · 1 show
Sing at Gorton – Americana with Mr. V
House · Deep house · Electronic
Sunday, July 26 · 1 show
Stars, Stripes & Symphony Sing Along
Classical
Tuesday, July 28 · 2 shows
Sunday, August 2 · 1 show
Friday, August 7 · 1 show
Sunday, August 9 · 1 show
Wednesday, August 12 · 1 show
Tuesday, August 18 · 1 show
Sunday, September 6 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 9 · 1 show
Friday, September 11 · 1 show
Saturday, September 19 · 1 show
Tuesday, October 6 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Peach Jam
Rock · Pop
