# Event Details - **Event Name**: Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert | Rockology Chicago - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 am (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Let’s get Popcorn Festival weekend poppin’! 🍿🎶🎸 Join us for the Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert on Thursday, September 10! Come early and enjoy pre-show entertainment from Arrested Sounds starting at 5:30! Then, get ready for a high-energy night of live music as Rockology Chicago brings a crowd-pleasing mix of hits spanning genres and generations. With a little something for everyone and plenty of familiar favorites, they’re the perfect band to help us kick off a weekend of Poppin’ Through the Decades! 🎶🍿 🍔 Come hungry! A variety of local food vendors will be on-site serving up tasty eats to keep you fueled for an evening of music, dancing, and fun. Grab your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and pop downtown for a free night of live music, great food, and plenty of pre-Popcorn Fest excitement! 🍿✨ 📍 Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater 📅 Thursday, September 10 🕠 Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:30 p.m. | Rockology Chicago: 7:00 p.m. 💥 Free admission! A poppin' thank you to our 2026 Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert Sponsors! 🎉🍿 🍿 Indiana Beverage 🍿 Team Chevrolet Valparaiso 🍿 Smith Ready Mix 🍿 Strack & Van Til 🍿 US Federal Credit Union 2026 Popcorn Festival Sponsors: Platinum: Purdue University Northwest Gold: Drive & Shine | Graff Auto Campus | Indiana Army National Guard | Journeyman Distillery | Lerner & Rowe | Wintrust Indiana Silver: Chick-fil-a Valpo | Indiana Beverage | IVY TECH Valparaiso | Smith Ready Mix | Strack & Van Til | Team Chevy Valpo | US Federal Credit Union | Valparaiso University Athletics Bronze: 1st Source Bank | Horizon Bank | Indiana University Northwest | Meijer | Northwest Indiana Tents & Events | RICCI’S Landscape Management, INC. | University of Chicago Medicine | Valparaiso University Friends of Popcorn Festival: RB SMITH | OZINGA | The LINC | Universal Construction & Restorations LLC | Valpo Velvet - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/popcorn-festival-kick-off-concert-rockology-chicago/200030639256324 - **Event Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment, Concerts, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **location**: Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater - **full address**: Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert | Rockology Chicago - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/24ef4a542f6886d76aa25113ea952fa8c31c4b602b4b7637ed24c9ddcb6abdcf-rimg-w1200-h676-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788212124 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert | Rockology Chicago being held? - **A:** Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert | Rockology Chicago takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 am at Central Park Plaza, Home to the 1st Source Bank Amphitheater. - **Q**: Who is organizing Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert | Rockology Chicago? - **A:** Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert | Rockology Chicago is organized by Valparaiso Events. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Valparaiso Events's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Valparaiso Events a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Valparaiso Events has 146+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Valparaiso Events has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Popcorn Festival Kick-Off Concert | Rockology Chicago 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, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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