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        <h2>Guide to Live Events in Rockford: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You</h2>
<p>Rockford, Illinois is home to a diverse lineup of live events, from concerts at the historic Coronado Performing Arts Center and theatrical productions to AHL hockey games with the Rockford IceHogs and local music festivals.</p><p>Whether you're cheering on your team or experiencing a top touring artist, Vivid Seats makes it easy to secure your tickets.</p>
        
        <h2>Things to Do in Rockford This Week</h2> 
        
<p>Embark on a ballgame cheering the <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/rockford-rivets-tickets--sports-minor-league-baseball/performer/50311">Rockford Rivets</a> at <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/rockford-rivets-tickets-rivets-stadium-6-15-2025--sports-minor-league-baseball/production/5489706">Rivets Stadium</a> this Sunday afternoon before catching a laugh with <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/corey-b-tickets--theater-comedy/performer/176903">Corey B</a> at <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/corey-b-tickets-batavia-comedy-vault-6-14-2025--theater-comedy/production/5451664">Comedy Vault</a> on Saturday night.</p><p>If live music is more your style dive into three nights of concert magic at <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/jim-messina-tickets-st-charles-arcada-theatre-6-12-2025--concerts-pop/production/5577022">Arcada Theatre</a> with performances by <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/jim-messina-tickets/performer/15744">Jim Messina</a>, <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/george-lynch-tickets/performer/21578">George Lynch</a> and the nostalgia-fueled <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/totally-80s-tickets/performer/8994">Totally 80s</a>, all just a short drive from Rockford.</p>        
        <h2>Things to Do in Rockford Next Week</h2> 
        
<p>Rockford’s nightlife heats up next week when <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/the-commodores-tickets/performer/1979">The Commodores</a> bring their classic R&amp;B hits to <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/the-commodores-tickets-rockford-hard-rock-live---rockford-6-20-2025--concerts-rb/production/5624671">Hard Rock Live - Rockford</a>, delivering soulful grooves and unforgettable energy. Whether you’re a longtime fan or looking for an iconic live music experience, this show is the perfect way to kick off summer in the Forest City.</p>

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Nate Bargatze

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Louis CK

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Dude Perfect

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

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CoComelon

Gabbys Dollhouse Live

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Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto

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Hamilton

Wicked

BravoCon

The Phantom Of The Opera

Andrea Bocelli

Tyler Childers

Alpine Valley Music Theatre

2025 Summer of 99 and Beyond Festival - 2 Day Pass (7/18 - 7/19) (Creed and Nickelback)

Creed

Lit - Band

+LIVE+ - Band

Fuel

Vertical Horizon

Our Lady Peace

Nickelback

Sevendust

Hinder

Daughtry

Tonic

Summer of 99 and Beyond Festival

Luke Bryan

Berning Family Farms

2025 Outlaw Music Festival (Willie Nelson and Family, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow)

Bob Dylan

Sheryl Crow

Willie Nelson

Waxahatchee

Madeline Edwards

Outlaw Music Festival

A. R. Rahman

NOW Arena

Thomas Rhett

Country Thunder - 4 Day Pass (7/17 - 7/20) (Cole Swindell, Hardy, Jelly Roll, Dierks Bentley)

Country Thunder

Sara Evans

Dierks Bentley

Cole Swindell

Jelly Roll

Ashley McBryde

Hardy

Tyler Hubbard

Zach Top

Gavin Adcock

Owen Riegling

Nolan Sotillo

Country Thunder Wisconsin - Shadow Hill Ranch

Klondike Farms

Alabama

Walworth County Fairgrounds

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Jason Isbell

Coronado Performing Arts Center

Night Ranger

Arcada Theatre

Shaun Cassidy

Michael Schenker

Buddy Guy

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons (21+ Event)

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Hard Rock Live - Rockford

Foreigner

BMO Center

Huskie Stadium

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

The Apollo Theatre AC

Alpine Valley Music Theatre Parking

Petersen Park

The Vixen

Willow Creek Community Church - Crystal Lake

NOW Arena Parking

Stoughton Opera House

Berning Family Farms Parking

BMO Center Parking

Klondike Farms Parking

Coronado Performing Arts Center Parking

Swanson Stadium at Guilford High School

The Rhythm Section Amphitheater

RocHaus

Boone County Fairgrounds

Perkins Stadium

Sublette 365

McHenry Music Festival - Saturday (Slightly Stoopid)

Slightly Stoopid

McHenry Music Festival

Zakk Sabbath

Tom Keifer and LA Guns

LA Guns

Tom Keifer

Wynonna Judd (21+ Event)

Wynonna Judd

Zach Williams, Crowder, Matt Maher

Crowder

Zach Williams

Matt Maher

The Commodores and The Spinners (21+ Event)

The Commodores

The Spinners

Steven Curtis Chapman

Molly Hatchet (Rescheduled from 3/7)

Molly Hatchet

Ron Onseti's Rockability Rhapsody

Ron Onseti

Hellbilly Deluxe - Rob Zombie Tribute

Jane's Addiction Tribute

Janes Addiction Tribute

Naper Settlement

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