# Event Details - **Event Name**: Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield (OUTDOOR SHOW) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Smoking Popes perform at THE VENUE on Friday, August 28th.About this EventThe Venue is proud to present the Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield on Friday, August 28th at 8pm. This is an outside, all-ages show.This event will be held outside - rain or shine.DOORS = 7:00pm | SHOW = 8pm~ Advance Admission ~General Admission = $30~ Day of Show ~Additional Door Charge = $5~ NOTES: This show is a General Admission standing show with limited lawn seating. The show is outdoor rain or shine, so please prepare in advance. Guests are allowed to bring in their own food and water, but no coolers or outside alcohol is permitted. This is an all-ages show. Restaurants are located nearby, and Craft Urban will be the official onsite food vendor for the evening. In addition, we have a full bar and two satellite bars offering beer, wine, cocktails, and N/A drinks onsite at The Venue. This show is all-ages and primarily standing-room-only.~~~~~~~~~~⭐ Smoking Popes ⭐“Ever wonder what a traditional lounge singer would sound like backed up by a punk band? The Smoking Popes take that concept one step further: They've created a unique kind of music that some listeners are describing as ‘hyperkinetic tear-jerkers’." Los Angeles TimesBursting onto the Chicago punk scene in 1991, Smoking Popes built a relationship with their legion of fans by melding raw songs about bittersweet heartache with soaring melodies, power chords and infectious energy. From their early indie releases to their critically acclaimed major label albums, Smoking Popes developed a unique blend of buzzsaw guitars, caffeinated rhythms and heartfelt crooning vocals, combining the angst of punk with the smooth sophistication of Frank Sinatra, creating music both urgent and timeless, and influencing a generation of musicians in their wake.These days, the Popes are tighter and more inspired than ever, having reunited with drummer Mike Felumlee, from the band’s seminal recordings of the ‘90s. Lead singer Josh Caterer describes the reunion, “We’ve been fortunate to have some really great drummers over the years, they’ve all brought something unique to the band, but as soon as we started playing with Mike again, we felt like ‘This is how it’s supposed to be!’ Mike is the one who helped create our sound in the first place. Having him back in the band brings a lot of energy and excitement to what we’re doing.”That excitement is palpable on “Into The Agony”, the first full-length Smoking Popes album featuring their original lineup since 1998’s “The Party’s Over.” Brilliantly mixed by the legendary Jamie Woolford, “Into The Agony” is a poignant collection of sublimely crafted songs, passionately delivered by a band clearly at the top of their game. If this new album is any indication, Smoking Popes are far from done making waves.“Into The Agony” is available Oct 12 th 2018 on Asian Man Records. The band will be hitting the road to support the release, with dates covering North America and Europe in the coming year.“Why are the Smoking Popes important? Because they’ve written your favorite song, whether you know it or not.” – Kyle Kinane, Comedian & Smoking Popes Superfan~~~~~~~~~~~ The Venue is brought to you by Fox Valley Music Foundation, dedicated to local music awareness, education and preservation. Find out more at themusicvenue.org~ TICKETS: We strongly recommend that you avoid buying tickets for our shows from any third parties. We will be unable to honor tickets purchased anywhere other than our website through Eventbrite or at our Box Office.~~~~~~~~~~ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a7da7020-a275-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w592-h740-dc582888-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/nwLTUB-T2ho?is=G7GARcu75SrnFbAH - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/smoking-popes-wsg-spitalfield-outdoor-show/100001992574899162 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, comedy - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-29T00:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: THE VENUE - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 1000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Aurora - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: THE VENUE - **lat**: 41.75663890000001 - **long**: -88.31372440000001 - **full address**: THE VENUE, 21 South Broadway, Aurora, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield (OUTDOOR SHOW) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/627c62bd285282ad2ff92d0b4fdfd17a2d6c1b011161001779abe3afb0a3412e-rimg-w1200-h813-dc050603-gmir.jpg?v=1782882968 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield (OUTDOOR SHOW) being held? - **A:** Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield (OUTDOOR SHOW) takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm at THE VENUE, 21 South Broadway, Aurora, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield (OUTDOOR SHOW)? - **A:** Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield (OUTDOOR SHOW) is organized by The Venue Aurora. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Smoking Popes wsg Spitalfield (OUTDOOR SHOW) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aurora, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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