# Live Music in Dixon, IL | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Dixon, Illinois tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## 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 Dixon. 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 Dixon.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Dixon

- **Event Name**: SLAUGHTER – 30 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll
  - **Description**: SLAUGHTER – 30 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll

From MTV hits to world tours, SLAUGHTER has been delivering high-energy rock and unforgettable performances for over three decades. Bursting onto the scene in the early ’90s with chart-toppers like Up All Night and F
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    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/slaughter-30-years-of-rock-n-roll/200030576250816
  - **Venue**: 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, performances, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Take It Easy & Ain’t That America – Tributes to The Eagles & John Mellencamp
  - **Description**: Take It Easy & Ain’t That America – Tributes to The Eagles & John Mellencamp

Experience the ultimate celebration of American rock with Take It Easy and Ain’t That America, two tribute shows honoring the timeless music of The Eagles and John Melle
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/take-it-easy-and-aint-that-america-tributes-to-the-eagles-and-john-mellencamp/200029915933224
  - **Venue**: 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, storytelling, art
- **Event Name**: Classical Blast... Classic Rock- with a Little Bach
  - **Description**: Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder

Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder are a powerhouse family ensemble that blends gospel roots with blues riffs, grooves, and soul. At the heart of their sound is Nikki D’s electrifying steel
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/classical-blast-classic-rock-with-a-little-bach/200029929573611
  - **Venue**: 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Atrophy
  - **Description**: Atrophy – Thrash Metal Titans Reborn

Formed in 1986 under the name Heresy, Atrophy quickly made their mark on the thrash metal scene with the original lineup of Chris Lykins, James Gulotta, and Brian Zimmerman. The band, later joined by Tim Kelly and Ric
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/atrophy/200030569848659
  - **Venue**: 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Descendants - The Musical at Dixon Historic Theatre
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/descendants-the-musical-at-dixon-historic-theatre/2400030534780215
  - **Venue**: Dixon Historic Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Descendants The Musical at Dixon Historic Theatre
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/descendants-the-musical-at-dixon-historic-theatre/2400030574046728
  - **Venue**: Dixon Historic Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Sabbath | The Recreation of Black Sabbath & Ozzy
  - **Description**: Sabbath – Tribute to Black Sabbath & Ozzy

Celebrate the legends of heavy metal with Sabbath, delivering a powerhouse performance that honors the music and legacy of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.

Sabbath – The Complete Black Sabbath Experience bri
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    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/sabbath-the-recreation-of-black-sabbath-and-ozzy/200030096487214
  - **Venue**: 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, kentucky-derby
- **Event Name**: ALICE IN CHAINS & CHRIS CORNELL TRIBUTE @ MAD WATER SALOON
  - **Description**: WE'RE BACK.
The last time we hit Mad Water Saloon, you guys packed the place and absolutely lost your minds with us.

So we're doing it again.
Black Hole Sun brings the music of Chris Cornell and Soundgarden.
Rooster brings the music of Alice in Chains.
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/alice-in-chains-and-chris-cornell-tribute-mad-water-saloon/200030543382736
  - **Venue**: Mad Water Saloon
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- **Event Name**: Acoustic Soup @ Val's
  - **Description**: Buster and Greg performing a blend of musical styles, classic favorites and soulful originals to create a unique experience in acoustic, electric and looping musical genres.
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    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/acoustic-soup-vals/200030570101919
  - **Venue**: Val's Place
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  - **Categories**: performances, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Something in Dixon - Dement Town Halloween Night
  - **Description**: NIRVANA-PEARL JAM-STP- ALICE IN CHAINS

The perfect setting for a trip back in time to 1993 in a venue designed for performance. 

Something in the Way travels west to bring '90s acoustic grunge to the cultural heart of Lee County.

Come As You Are, or, s
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/something-in-dixon-dement-town-halloween-night/200030502820232
  - **Venue**: Dement Town Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Acoustic Soup @ Dement Town Tavern
  - **Description**: Acoustic and Electric live looping
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dixon/acoustic-soup-dement-town-tavern/200030570242357
  - **Venue**: Dement Town Tavern
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## Trending Events in Dixon

- **Event Name**: Crop 4 A Cure ~ 3 or 4 Day Crop
  - **Description**: Create with It’s all about the Scrapbook

at our Annual Crop-4-A-Cure 3 Day Weekend in memory of our dear friends Rhonda Daniels & Carol Johnson.

Your participation will help make a difference as part of our proceeds will go to a Solano County non-pr
  - **Venue**: 1670 N Lincoln St, Ste B, Dixon, CA
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- **Event Name**: Discover Dixon's Annual Scarecrow Festival
  - **Description**: The Scarecrow Festival always has the streets buzzing with excitement each year! The annual festival will return from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to downtown Dixon.

More than 100+ booths and activities await on 6 city blocks, including crafters, pumpkin painting,
  - **Venue**: Downtown Dixon
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- **Event Name**: Pin-A-Go-Go
  - **Description**: Join us for our 30th annual show in Dixon, CA on Oct 9-11, 2026

The "Pin-a-Go-Go":
Pinball machines from six different decades on FREE PLAY
Pinball parts, memorabilia and games for sale
Outdoor Flea Market & Swap Meet on Saturday (see FAQ page)
Food
  - **Venue**: Dixon May Fair
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- **Event Name**: The Rocket Man Show
  - **Description**: The Rocket Man Show – This is Elton!

Experience the magic of Elton John like never before with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson, Elton’s official stunt and body double for various Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour projects. Hand-pi
  - **Venue**: 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021
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- **Event Name**: CER LARP goes to the SC Fest
  - **Description**: Date and Time TBH

This is not the official event page. For the official event page, please follow Discover Dixon on Facebook or DiscoverDixon.com

CER LARP will be attending in full garb to be sociable. 
Long standing family friendly event downtown Dixon
  - **Venue**: Downtown Dixon
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- **Event Name**: Almost Queen - A Tribute To Queen
  - **Venue**: Dixon Historic Theatre
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- **Event Name**: SLAUGHTER – 30 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll
  - **Description**: SLAUGHTER – 30 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll

From MTV hits to world tours, SLAUGHTER has been delivering high-energy rock and unforgettable performances for over three decades. Bursting onto the scene in the early ’90s with chart-toppers like Up All Night and F
  - **Venue**: 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021
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- **Event Name**: The Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff
  - **Description**: 🌶️🏈 Get ready for the Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff!

One of Dixon’s favorite Sunday Fundays is back on Sunday, Oct.11! Local cooks, bars and traveling teams will fire up their best recipes and battle for chili bragging rights in downtown Dixon

Come hu
  - **Venue**: Bean Blossom Parking Lot
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- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Dixon Volunteer Fire Department Car Show
  - **Description**: 🚒 11th Annual Dixon Volunteer Fire Department Car Show 🚒

Join us for the 11th Annual Dixon Volunteer Fire Department Car Show! Each year gets bigger and better, and this year we're hoping to welcome 300+ cars, trucks, tractors, and motorcycles.

Event Hi
  - **Venue**: 306 Davenport St P.O. Box 101, Dixon, IA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Dixon?
  - **A:** SLAUGHTER – 30 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021), Take It Easy & Ain’t That America – Tributes to The Eagles & John Mellencamp (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021), Classical Blast... Classic Rock- with a Little Bach (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021), Atrophy (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021), Descendants - The Musical at Dixon Historic Theatre (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dixon Historic Theatre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Dixon this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** Acoustic Soup @ Val's (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Val's Place).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Dixon in September 2026?
  - **A:** Acoustic Soup @ Val's (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm at Val's Place).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Dixon?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Dixon 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 Dixon?
  - **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 Dixon?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Dixon include 114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26, Dixon, IL, United States, Illinois 61021, Dixon Historic Theatre, Mad Water Saloon.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Dixon?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Dixon include The Dixon: Historic Theatre, Vivid Events, Rooster - Authentic Alice In Chains Tribute.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Dixon?
  - **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 Dixon?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Dixon.

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