# Live Music in Dekalb 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts - **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Dekalb. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today. - **Category**: Live Music - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.1M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/37479823079c9f83d2914976fdcfcf4967f2016c3711e7a943c35899be94db13-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602211399 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cfb32890-948d-11f0-bd3d-c172f57c4c49-rimg-w200-h200-dcf5f5f5-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5a8c7ca0-a4ce-11f0-9e53-fbf656aababc-rimg-w200-h200-dc7a501f-gmir ## About For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY]. Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you. ## Live Music Events in Dekalb - **Event Name**: 🖤💔 Your Lipstick, His Collar: An Emo Dance Party 💔🖤 - **Description**: Join DJ Warm Advice for a night of emo anthems, throwback heartbreak, and dance floor therapy at Fargo Venue on Friday, May 1. Deep V's, heavy eyeliner, and gut-wrenching unrequited love recommended, but not required. Doors @ 6 Party @ 7 $10 advance / $1 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/your-lipstick-his-collar-an-emo-dance-party/200029917932429 - **Venue**: Fargo Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mNmYwNjhlYWVjMTI0MTNlZjM4NzhmYTQ1NDVlYzZmOWUzZWRhN2U4NTc5NjQ2MGNiMWQ5NTQ0MzliZWRmZWJhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc5Nzk0OA.avif - **Event Name**: Andrew Scott Denlinger-SOLO @ Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. | DeKalb, IL - **Description**: American Rock artist Andrew Scott Denlinger returns to Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. in DeKalb, IL on June 20th, 2026 with solo acoustic sets from 5:00 to 8:00pm! — www.andrewscottdenlinger.com — Andrew Scott Denlinger has been a part of the Chicago music - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/andrew-scott-denlinger-solo-whiskey-acres-distilling-co-|-dekalb-il/200029935728858 - **Venue**: Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85ZmNlNjY4NWYzMjU3NDEyNzdmOGI2YmJlYTNlMzU0YTExNGVhNTg5N2E3Njg1NGZlNWQyZDk3YzRiMmU0YTE2LXJpbWctdzgyMC1oMzEyLWRjNDYzOTJhLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MDYzMDU4.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, performances, country-music-festivals, live-music, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner - **Description**: A crowd-pleasing concert in our main lobby!About this EventThis event does not require registration.With a passion for music, Katie Kostner plays the guitar and ukulele, writes mus - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/afternoon-concert-with-katie-kostner/100001987006888091 - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85ODY4YmZmNGQ4N2Y0MmZjYTE1MDg3YzI5MGEyYjcyN2FkZTdkZGM2NmRlZjZiN2U1NzQ4NTkxNzNmNDgwMGU2LXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjZjlmOWY1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTY3NjM3Ng.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Art, Theatre, performances - **Event Name**: Concert May 3 - **Description**: Two great singer-songwriters will perform at Groove Street's first official show! Sunny Gable a DeKalb native currently living in Colorado, kicks it off at 6:00 Aaron Kelly, a local legend, starts around 7:30. This is a listening room. Sorry, no liqu - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/concert-may-3/200029935712803 - **Venue**: 209 Grove Street, DeKalb IL 60115 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hNjFmYTAwMDEzYWM2MDNhZjBhNmI4ODllZjU2OTY4MDNiNzk2MmRhYjgxNTdiODViMTQwNjk4OTY0NmEzNWI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzQzMzUyYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA2MzAwMg.avif - **Categories**: Music, Concerts, Entertainment - **Event Name**: TRACTOR BOY | THE HŸSS | THE NERVOUS TICS: LIVE AT FARGO VENUE! - **Description**: Three face melting bands for $10 bucks? You can't afford NOT to go... Large pyrite deposits have been place near and around the venue to facilitate ley line activity. Please be aware of spirit crossings (living, undead or imagined) - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 24 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/tractor-boy-|-the-hŸss-|-the-nervous-tics-live-at-fargo-venue/200029935711900 - **Venue**: Fargo Venue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83ZTM4YmMwZjA3N2I3ZDQ3ZjZhOWQ5Yjc1MTQ2YjVkYjA0OWNlNDA5OTFkYmJkNTM5YzgxOWRkNjZhNmQ2OGQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA2Mjk5OQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Dekalb Stage Left - **Description**: Dekalb's Own Award winning Southern Rock band Shooter will be Rocking it's Southern Fried Whiskey Rock and Roll back home. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/dekalb-stage-left/200029893382429 - **Venue**: Stage Left Presented by Hometown - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84Mzc0MTc0Nzc2ODBiODNhYzY5YjZhZTkyZGRkOTlhOGJhNWU0NDYyM2RiYTJkMTMwMWY1ZmMxZDhiYjEyZjQzLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjc4LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1ODU3MjA1.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress - **Description**: Jazz in Progress joins us for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music!About this EventThis event does not require registration.J - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/after-hours-concert-jazz-in-progress/100001987008918163 - **Venue**: Dekalb Public Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wOTZkNWVhZDdiYWJhYjRlNGM5Y2FiZjZkYzM0ZGVlNjNjZTM3YzY2NTk1MjAxOWQ5ZjZkOTA5MmY3ZTM4NWRhLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oNjAwLWRjMTcxNjE2LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTY3NTExMg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Nonprofit, Art, Theatre ## Trending Events in Dekalb - **Event Name**: DeKalb Corn Fest - Beer Garden & Sound Stage - **Description**: Headlining Saturday night is the POP 2000 Tour with O-Town, LFO, Chris Kirkpatrick from *NSYNC, Ryan Cabrera and more. Get Tickets Now!About this EventCorn Fest will be celebrating its 50th year in Downtown DeKalb, IL ac - **Venue**: Downtown DeKalb - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b8fc060d62b1c18ddc0139c51e6d4e66d43704dc830d7ca23f3027fcbd90b6a2-rimg-w1080-h540-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1772410024 - **Event Name**: DeKalb Cinco de Mayo 2026 - **Description**: We are celebrating our Third annual DeKalb Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 Our event will kick off with a parade featuring decorated wagons from local businesses in DeKalb. There will be live performances varying from traditional dancing to mariachi to grupo! Enjoy a - **Venue**: Downtown Dekalb - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f28ca91f1c0bfe8a9725f7149186038753814a88a8a397b0826bde0c34960fba-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcfef3dd-gmir?v=1776057213 - **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Huskie Stadium in the heart of - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/905f1b40-e68b-11f0-a49b-adc4455cf035-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1767214754 - **Event Name**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Huskie Stadium in vibrant Dekalb, IL t - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6b377a20-3a18-11f1-9ae8-319d9eeeb8a5-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1776401198 - **Event Name**: Midwest Championships - **Description**: https://www.dci.org/events/2026-midwest-classic/ - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University 1245 Stadium Drive South DeKalb, IL 60115 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0b7c1eadc6e55b86778271fb25b6f02c4f913084edb267ee000d4ec735781aa2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc192d2a-gmir?v=1776245808 - **Event Name**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Air Force Falcons, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, IL s - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/69e1ae20-3a18-11f1-bd1f-f1e10f03be6f-rimg-w1200-h514-dc474449-gmir.jpg?v=1776401195 - **Event Name**: Cornfest - **Description**: Join us in DeKalb for Cornfest! - **Venue**: DeKalb Corn Fest - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ed90d2adb33033154ff45568ad145174e6f30ad2114bfb6a7a47e9e98f9ef123-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf2f1ec-gmir?v=1776063260 - **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD) - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Huskie Stadium 🏠 Address: 1245 Stadium Drive S., Dekalb, IL 60115 🌆 City: Dekalb 📍 Location: 41.9338, -88.7778🌟 Journey into wonder at Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD), where extraordinary experie - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ac99ad90-e9f4-11f0-8044-391d3a4d551d-rimg-w1200-h514-dc030202-gmir.jpg?v=1767589752 - **Event Name**: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Huskie Stadium nestled in bustling - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6e64b510-e530-11f0-a983-4dfa8e48b99b-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc1c8c7c-gmir.jpg?v=1767065662 ## Browse Live Music Events by Date - [Live Music Events Today in Dekalb](https://allevents.in/dekalb/live-music--today) - [Live Music Events This Weekend in Dekalb](https://allevents.in/dekalb/live-music--this-weekend) - [Live Music Events in April in Dekalb](https://allevents.in/dekalb/live-music--april) - [Live Music Events in May in Dekalb](https://allevents.in/dekalb/live-music--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Dekalb? - **A:** 🖤💔 Your Lipstick, His Collar: An Emo Dance Party 💔🖤 (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fargo Venue), Andrew Scott Denlinger-SOLO @ Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. | DeKalb, IL (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.), Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner (Sat May 23 2026 at 03:00 pm at Dekalb Public Library), Concert May 3 (Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at 209 Grove Street, DeKalb IL 60115), TRACTOR BOY | THE HŸSS | THE NERVOUS TICS: LIVE AT FARGO VENUE! (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Fargo Venue). - **Q**: What are the top free Live Music events in Dekalb? - **A:** Afternoon Concert with Katie Kostner (Sat May 23 2026 at 03:00 pm at Dekalb Public Library), After-hours Concert: Jazz in Progress (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Dekalb Public Library). - **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Dekalb? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Dekalb on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Dekalb? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Dekalb? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Dekalb include Fargo Venue, Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., Dekalb Public Library. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Dekalb? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Dekalb include Warm Advice, Andrew Scott Denlinger, DeKalb Public Library. - **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Dekalb? - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available? - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Dekalb? - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Dekalb. ## Live Music from nearby cities - [Live Music in Sycamore](https://allevents.in/sycamore-il/live-music) - [Live Music in Maple Park](https://allevents.in/maple-park/live-music) - [Live Music in Virgil](https://allevents.in/virgil-il/live-music) - [Live Music in Genoa](https://allevents.in/genoa-il/live-music) - [Live Music in Hinckley](https://allevents.in/hinckley-il/live-music)