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The Head and The Heart
Jul 21 • 8:00PM
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Highly Suspect
May 17 • 7:30PM
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Buckethead
Apr 25 • 8:00PM
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Taking Back Sunday & Bayside
Jun 21 • 8:00PM
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Kishi Bashi
Kishi Bashi
Apr 4 • 8:00PM
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
Oct 24 • 8:00PM
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Bilmuri
May 2 • 7:00PM
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Poi Dog Pondering
Aug 15 • 8:00PM
RiverEdge Park
Aurora, IL
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Buckethead
Apr 26 • 8:00PM
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Rockford Alternative Schedule

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Apr 2
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 2
8:00 PM
Bad Suns
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Apr 3
Fri • 7:45 PM
Fri
Apr 3
7:45 PM
Mike & Joe
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Apr 4
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
8:00 PM
Jane Siberry
The Bur Oak
Madison, WI
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Apr 4
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 4
8:00 PM
Kishi Bashi
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Apr 8
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 8
8:00 PM
Chameleons
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Apr 9
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 9
7:30 PM
The Menzingers
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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Apr 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 9
8:00 PM
Califone
High Noon Saloon
Madison, WI
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
8:00 PM
Aesthetic Perfection
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 11
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 11
8:00 PM
Magnolia Park
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Apr 14
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Apr 14
8:00 PM
John Butler
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Apr 15
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Apr 15
7:00 PM
Ashes Remain
The Annex At The Red Zone - Madison
Madison, WI
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 16
7:00 PM
Ashes Remain
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 16
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 16
8:00 PM
Ruen Brothers
The Bur Oak
Madison, WI
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Apr 17
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 17
8:00 PM
Screeching Weasel
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Apr 19
Sun • 3:00 PM
Sun
Apr 19
3:00 PM
Levi Kreis
Woodstock Opera House
Woodstock, IL
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Apr 22
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 22
8:00 PM
JFDR
The Bur Oak
Madison, WI
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Apr 25
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
7:00 PM
Filth
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:00 PM
Buckethead
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Apr 26
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Apr 26
8:00 PM
Buckethead
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Apr 28
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Apr 28
8:00 PM
Puscifer
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Apr 28
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Apr 28
8:00 PM
The Growlers
Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Apr 29
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Apr 29
7:00 PM
He is Legend
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Apr 29
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 29
8:00 PM
Electric Six
High Noon Saloon
Madison, WI
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Apr 30
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 30
7:30 PM
Mama's Broke
Stoughton Opera House
Stoughton, WI
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Apr 30
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 30
7:30 PM
Panchiko
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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May 2
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
May 2
7:00 PM
Bilmuri
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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May 3
Sun • 9:00 PM
Sun
May 3
9:00 PM
Shawn Mullins
Atwood Music Hall
Madison, WI
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May 8
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
May 8
7:30 PM
Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas
Barrymore Theatre - Madison
Madison, WI
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May 10
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 10
7:00 PM
Millionaire$
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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May 14
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 14
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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May 15
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 15
8:00 PM
Courtney Barnett
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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May 16
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
May 16
7:00 PM
Black Label Society
Hollywood Casino - IL
Joliet, IL
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May 17
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
May 17
7:30 PM
Highly Suspect
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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May 20
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
May 20
8:00 PM
The Deslondes
High Noon Saloon
Madison, WI
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May 26
Tue • 6:00 PM
Tue
May 26
6:00 PM
Red - The Band
The Forge - Joliet
Joliet, IL
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May 30
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
May 30
7:30 PM
Whatsername
Dixon Historic Theatre
Dixon, IL
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Jun 5
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 5
8:00 PM
Augustana & Phantom Planet
Atwood Music Hall
Madison, WI
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Jun 5
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 5
8:00 PM
Lynch Mob
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jun 13
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 13
8:00 PM
The Cardinal Summer
High Noon Saloon
Madison, WI
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Jun 18
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 18
8:00 PM
Futurebirds
High Noon Saloon
Madison, WI
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Jun 19
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 19
8:00 PM
Matt Maeson
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Jun 21
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Jun 21
8:00 PM
Taking Back Sunday & Bayside
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Jun 25
Thu • 7:45 PM
Thu
Jun 25
7:45 PM
The Expendables
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Jun 26
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 26
8:00 PM
Larkin Poe
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jun 27
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 27
7:00 PM
Black Country, New Road
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Jun 28
Sun • 5:00 PM
Sun
Jun 28
5:00 PM
A.J. Croce
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jul 7
Tue • TBD
Tue
Jul 7
TBD
Phish - 2 Day Pass
Kohl Center
Madison, WI
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Jul 7
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jul 7
7:00 PM
Phish
Kohl Center
Madison, WI
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Jul 8
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Jul 8
7:00 PM
Phish
Kohl Center
Madison, WI
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Jul 21
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jul 21
8:00 PM
The Head and The Heart
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Jul 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jul 25
8:00 PM
L.A. Guns
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Jul 30
Thu • 6:30 PM
Thu
Jul 30
6:30 PM
Disciple
The WC Social Club
West Chicago, IL
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Aug 7
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Aug 7
7:00 PM
The Ex Faces
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Aug 9
Sun • 6:00 PM
Sun
Aug 9
6:00 PM
Six Feet Under, Kataklysm & Wormhole
The Annex At The Red Zone - Madison
Madison, WI
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Aug 13
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 13
8:00 PM
Gov't Mule
RiverEdge Park
Aurora, IL
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Aug 15
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 15
8:00 PM
Poi Dog Pondering
RiverEdge Park
Aurora, IL
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Sep 17
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Sep 17
7:30 PM
Kamelot
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Sep 25
Fri • 7:45 PM
Fri
Sep 25
7:45 PM
Green Jello
The Vixen
Mchenry, IL
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Oct 1
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Oct 1
8:00 PM
Cheekface
High Noon Saloon
Madison, WI
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Oct 18
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Oct 18
8:00 PM
Eggy
High Noon Saloon
Madison, WI
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Oct 23
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Oct 23
7:00 PM
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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Oct 24
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 24
8:00 PM
Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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Oct 25
Sun • 6:00 PM
Sun
Oct 25
6:00 PM
Mushroomhead & Fear Factory
The Apollo Theatre AC
Belvidere, IL
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Rockford for 2026

Rockford is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Alternative Concerts in Rockford This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 4 alternative concerts happening around Rockford this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Rockford from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Bad Suns Apr 2 Majestic Theatre Madison $27
Mike & Joe Apr 3 The Vixen $56
Kishi Bashi Apr 4 Majestic Theatre Madison $269
Jane Siberry Apr 4 The Bur Oak $104

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Rockford

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Rockford! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Bilmuri May 2 The Sylvee - WI $101
Courtney Barnett May 15 The Sylvee - WI $81
Highly Suspect May 17 The Sylvee - WI $93
Matt Maeson Jun 19 The Sylvee - WI $84
Taking Back Sunday & Bayside Jun 21 The Sylvee - WI $101
A.J. Croce Jun 28 Arcada Theatre $137
Phish - 2 Day Pass Jul 7 Kohl Center $335
The Head and The Heart Jul 21 The Sylvee - WI $90
Gov't Mule Aug 13 RiverEdge Park $107
Poi Dog Pondering Aug 15 RiverEdge Park $126

Cheap Things to Do in Rockford This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Rockford that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Bad Suns Apr 2 Majestic Theatre Madison $27
Mike & Joe Apr 3 The Vixen $56

Top Venues in Rockford, IL

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The Sylvee - WI
Madison, WI
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NOW Arena
Hoffman Estates, IL
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Coronado Performing Arts Center
Rockford, IL
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BMO Center - Rockford
Rockford, IL
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Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Madison, WI
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Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
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Orpheum Theatre - Madison
Madison, WI
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Hard Rock Live - Rockford
Hard Rock Live - Rockford
Rockford, IL
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Majestic Theatre Madison
Madison, WI
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Arcada Theatre
Saint Charles, IL
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