Lake Forest
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 shows48
Friday, September 4 · 1 show
Sunday, September 6 · 1 show
Monday, September 7 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 8 · 1 show
Friday, September 11 · 1 show
Saturday, September 12 · 3 shows
Saturday, September 19 · 2 shows
Tuesday, September 29 · 1 show
Sing at Gorton – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Hello Penny Lane: An Evening of Elton, Billy and the Beatles
Evening of Elton John, Billy Joel and the Beatles
Wednesday, September 30 · 2 shows
Saturday, October 3 · 1 show
Friday, October 9 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Peach Jam
Rock · Pop
Sunday, October 18 · 1 show
Friday, October 23 · 1 show
Saturday, October 24 · 1 show
Tuesday, October 27 · 1 show
Tuesday, November 3 · 1 show
Saturday, November 7 · 3 shows
Tuesday, November 10 · 2 shows
Friday, November 13 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 25 · 1 show
Saturday, December 5 · 1 show
Sing at Gorton – Holiday Classics with Mr. V
Holiday classics performance
Thursday, December 17 · 1 show
Friday, December 18 · 1 show
Thursday, December 24 · 1 show
Thursday, December 31 · 1 show
Sunday, January 10 · 1 show
Friday, January 15 · 1 show
Friday, January 22 · 1 show
Saturday, January 23 · 1 show
LowDown Brass Band
Funk · Illinois · Brass
Friday, February 12 · 2 shows
Saturday, February 20 · 1 show
Sunday, February 28 · 1 show
Petra Sings!
Jazz
Friday, March 12 · 1 show
Saturday, April 10 · 1 show
Sunday, April 18 · 1 show
Friday, April 23 · 1 show
Saturday, May 1 · 1 show
Brooklyn Charmers 2027
$29-$39