# Live Music in Oak Forest 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Oak Forest. 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

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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 Oak Forest

- **Event Name**: Freebyrd Returns to Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Freebyrd is thrilled to return to the Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration.

 We couldn’t be more excited to bring the energy and rock out with all your favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd classics.

 Come early and make a night of it—there wil
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 39
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/freebyrd-returns-to-oak-forest-veterans-commission-independence-day-celebration/200029889698825
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park in Oak Forest Illinois
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  - **Categories**: fourth-of-july, fireworks
- **Event Name**: JOE CANTAFIO Returns To GAELIC PARK, Oak Forest, IL ~ Saturday, June 27th ~ 6:00 PM
  - **Description**: Joe Cantafio will return to Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, IL for the Oak Forest Veterans Commission 4th of July Celebration.

A huge Fireworks Show at dusk!

Joe has "wowed" the Southside audience for past 2-years and we're bringing him back this year.

Joe
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/joe-cantafio-returns-to-gaelic-park-oak-forest-il-~-saturday-june-27th-~-6-00-pm/200029812088850
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park
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  - **Categories**: fireworks, fourth-of-july
- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Party - YGA
  - **Description**: The Young Gaelic Association is having a Kentucky Derby Party! Join us for an open bar, appetizer bar, and live music. Wear your Derby best as we will be giving out prizes for the Best Dressed. All are welcome. You do not have to be a member to join in on
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/kentucky-derby-party-yga/200029925937852
  - **Venue**: 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Stephen Smyth Band
  - **Description**: The Stephen Smyth Band is one of Ireland's most enduring and dynamic live acts, celebrated for their high-energy performances, outstanding musicianship, and genuine connection to the Irish showband and country tradition.

Led by Stephen Smyth, a veteran p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/stephen-smyth-band/200029889699428
  - **Venue**: 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances
- **Event Name**: Favored Friday CHI: Live Recording
  - **Description**: Carsie Barnes IV & Favored Friday CHI Choir Live Recording. More details coming soon!About this EventFavored Friday Chi — 7 Year Anniversary Live RecordingSeven years. One sound. One room.Favored Friday
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/favored-friday-chi-live-recording/100001982523481100
  - **Venue**: Valley Kingdom Ministries International
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 55
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Old Gold Performs Live at Cindy's Pub
  - **Description**: Old Gold will be playing all the best from the 60's thru the 80's so come party with them!
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/old-gold-performs-live-at-cindys-pub/200029936104728
  - **Venue**: Cindy's Pub
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- **Event Name**: The Rhythm & Bourbon Tour by Chef Danny Bullock
  - **Description**: Get ready to sip smooth bourbon and vibe to killer rhythms with Chef Danny Bullock leading the way.About this EventJoin us as The Rhythm & Bourbon Experience  goes on tour! Chef Danny combines
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Linger Martini Bar
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Carraig Pub at Gaelic Park
  - **Description**: 🎶 Live Music at Gaelic Park! 🎶
I’m so excited to be playing at Gaelic Park at Carraig Pub! Looking forward to making new friends, sharing some great music, and enjoying a fantastic night together. Come out, grab a drink, and let’s have some fun!🍀🎸
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/carraig-pub-at-gaelic-park/200029889699126
  - **Venue**: Carraig Pub
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Tuesday jams at Gaelic Park this week featuring Bad Penny
  - **Description**: this Tuesday we featured Bad Penny. as always, the jam will go from 7:30 till 10. backline provided. Come out and play on our stage! also dont forget the car cruise! plenty of parking great food. Great music!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Jun 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/tuesday-jams-at-gaelic-park-this-week-featuring-bad-penny/200029889725212
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park in Oak Forest Illinois
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## Trending Events in Oak Forest

- **Event Name**: Irish Fest 2026
  - **Description**: We are very excited to host Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest once again! We look forward to this multi-generational event which has been a staple for the Irish American community in Chicago for over 35 years. 

Fest Hours
Friday, August 21:  4:00 - 11:00pm
  - **Venue**: 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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- **Event Name**: Freebyrd Returns to Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Freebyrd is thrilled to return to the Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration.

 We couldn’t be more excited to bring the energy and rock out with all your favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd classics.

 Come early and make a night of it—there wil
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park in Oak Forest Illinois
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- **Event Name**: JOE CANTAFIO Returns To GAELIC PARK, Oak Forest, IL ~ Saturday, June 27th ~ 6:00 PM
  - **Description**: Joe Cantafio will return to Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, IL for the Oak Forest Veterans Commission 4th of July Celebration.

A huge Fireworks Show at dusk!

Joe has "wowed" the Southside audience for past 2-years and we're bringing him back this year.

Joe
  - **Venue**: Gaelic Park
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- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Party - YGA
  - **Description**: The Young Gaelic Association is having a Kentucky Derby Party! Join us for an open bar, appetizer bar, and live music. Wear your Derby best as we will be giving out prizes for the Best Dressed. All are welcome. You do not have to be a member to join in on
  - **Venue**: 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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- **Event Name**: Stephen Smyth Band
  - **Description**: The Stephen Smyth Band is one of Ireland's most enduring and dynamic live acts, celebrated for their high-energy performances, outstanding musicianship, and genuine connection to the Irish showband and country tradition.

Led by Stephen Smyth, a veteran p
  - **Venue**: 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
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- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Buffet
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual Mother's Day buffet! 

Join us for our annual Mother's Day buffet! 

The buffet features two types of soups, a salad bar, Chicken Vesuvio, Pork Loin, Roast Beef, Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Oven Browned Potatoes, Pasta Primavera, an
  - **Venue**: Chicago Gaelic Park
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- **Event Name**: Favored Friday CHI: Live Recording
  - **Description**: Carsie Barnes IV & Favored Friday CHI Choir Live Recording. More details coming soon!About this EventFavored Friday Chi — 7 Year Anniversary Live RecordingSeven years. One sound. One room.Favored Friday
  - **Venue**: Valley Kingdom Ministries International
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- **Event Name**: The Chicago Feis
  - **Description**: May 23 - 24, 2026

The Chicago Feis returns! We are so glad to host the feis again this year.

“Feis”  (pronounced phonetically “fesh” in English) is an Irish word meaning “festival” and has come to describe a traditional Gaelic arts and culture festival.
  - **Venue**: Chicago Gaelic Park
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- **Event Name**: Arbor Day Celebration
  - **Description**: In celebration of Arbor Day, the City of Oak Forest is teaming up with Openlands and South Suburban College to plant trees on the school’s campus at 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue and along Frontage Road on Friday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

“This is a
  - **Venue**: South Suburban College
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Freebyrd Returns to Oak Forest Veterans Commission Independence Day Celebration (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 08:00 pm at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest Illinois), JOE CANTAFIO Returns To GAELIC PARK, Oak Forest, IL ~ Saturday, June 27th ~ 6:00 PM (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gaelic Park), Kentucky Derby Party - YGA (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:30 pm at 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452), Stephen Smyth Band (Sun May 03 2026 at 05:30 pm at 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452), Favored Friday CHI: Live Recording (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Valley Kingdom Ministries International).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Oak Forest today April 18, 2026?
  - **A:** Favored Friday CHI: Live Recording (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Valley Kingdom Ministries International), Old Gold Performs Live at Cindy's Pub (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cindy's Pub).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Oak Forest this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Favored Friday CHI: Live Recording (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Valley Kingdom Ministries International), Old Gold Performs Live at Cindy's Pub (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cindy's Pub).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Oak Forest in April 2026?
  - **A:** Favored Friday CHI: Live Recording (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Valley Kingdom Ministries International), Old Gold Performs Live at Cindy's Pub (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cindy's Pub).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest?
  - **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 Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Oak Forest include Gaelic Park in Oak Forest Illinois, Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Oak Forest range from USD 29 to USD 55. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Oak Forest include Freebyrd, Joe Cantafio, Chicago Gaelic Park.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Oak Forest?
  - **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 Oak Forest?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Oak Forest.

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