Concert Season: 2025-2026

Our final Summer concert features Arcomusical, an ensemble with a unique mission … reimagining the Afro-Brazilian berimbau through powerful chamber music. Their repertoire ranges from solos to sextets to concerti.

Join us for this FREE concert: 12:00 pm to 1:00pm on Monday, August 3rd.

Lords Park Zoo
325 Hiawatha Drive., Elgin, IL

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Our second Summer Concert features The Outset Trio. This program will include music by composer Mark O’Connor, whose works combine bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical.

Join us for this FREE concert: 12:00 pm to 1:00pm on Monday, July 27th.

Lords Park Zoo
325 Hiawatha Drive., Elgin, IL

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Our opening Summer Concert features New Vintage Strings, a contemporary string quartet known for its distinctive blend of jazz, classic rock, pop & alternative instrumental covers with a Classical touch. Expect to hear a wide range of songs, ranging from jazz favorites to rock/pop & alternative hits from the 1960s to present!

Join us for this FREE concert: 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Monday, June 29th.

Lords Park Zoo
325 Hiawatha Drive., Elgin, IL

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Guest-curated by Eric Pidluski

Sunday, June 14, 2026 – 2:30pm
New England Congregational Church
406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
Ticket sales are no longer available for our Aurora concert.

Monday, June 15, 2026 – 7:00pm
First Congregational Church of Dundee
900 S. 8th St., West Dundee, IL
Online ticket sales are no longer available for our West Dundee/Elgin Area concert. Please arrive early to purchase your tickets at the door. Thank you!

$25 / $15 Students

Please note that we operate on a check-in basis and do not produce paper tickets. All ticket purchasers can check-in with their name at will call. Please bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. Thank you!

Featuring Chicago Harp Quartet

Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 2:30pm
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
Tickets for our Aurora concert are no longer available.

Monday, April 20, 2026 – 7:00pm
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 
307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, IL
Online ticket sales are no longer available for our St Charles concert. Please arrive early to purchase your tickets at the door. Thank you!

$25 / $15 Students

Please note that we operate on a check-in basis and do not produce paper tickets. All ticket purchasers can check-in with their name at will call. Please bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. Thank you!

Guest-curated by violinist Eleanor Bartsch

Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 2:30pm
New England Congregational Church
406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
Tickets for this concert are no longer available.

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Monday, February 23, 2026 – 7:00pm
First Congregational Church of Dundee
900 S. 8th St., West Dundee, IL
Online ticket sales are no longer available for this concert. Please arrive early to purchase your tickets at the door. Thank you!

$25/$15 Students

Please note that we operate on a check-in basis and do not produce paper tickets. All ticket purchasers can check-in with their name at will call. Please bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. Thank you!

Featuring Axiom Brass

Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 2:30pm
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St., Aurora, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Ticket sales are no longer available for our Aurora concert.

Monday, December 8, 2025 – 7:00pm
First Congregational Church of Elgin, 256 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL
$25 / $15 Students
We regret to inform you that tonight’s concert has been cancelled due to heating issues with the venue. We are hoping to reschedule. We will notify all ticket buyers in case of reschedule.

Woodstock Opera House
Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30pm
121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL
(Woodstock performance is not included in Season Subscription)
Ticket sales are no longer available for our Woodstock concert.

Please note that we operate on a check-in basis and do not produce paper tickets. All ticket purchasers can check-in with their name at Will Call. Please bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. Thank you!

Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 2:30pm
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Ticket sales are no longer available for our Aurora concert. 

Monday, October 20, 2025 – 7:00pm
First Congregational Church of Elgin, 256 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL
$25 / $15 Students

Online ticket sales are no longer available for our Elgin concert. Please arrive early to purchase your tickets at the door. Thank you!

Please note that we operate on a check-in basis and do not produce paper tickets. All ticket purchasers can check-in with their name at Will-Call. Please bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. Thank you!

Choose from two subscription options:
Elgin-Area concerts
(Monday evenings at 7:00 pm)

Aurora concerts
(Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm)

Purchase a Season Subscription for only $100 and save $25!

Please note that we operate on a check-in basis and do not produce paper tickets. All ticket purchasers can check-in with their name at will call. Please bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase. Thank you!