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

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda. 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 Wauconda.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Wauconda

- **Event Name**: Bangin' BBQ and Bargains
  - **Description**: Enjoy a fun day at Wauconda Plaza. What’s Happening at the Event:BBQ Competition: Local teams can test their smoker skills for $50 per category (Pork Ribs and Chicken Wings).
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/bangin-bbq-and-bargains-tickets/80001713649522
  - **Venue**: Bungalow Printing, West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL, USA
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment, contests, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals, live-music, food-drinks, dog
- **Event Name**: Abby Kay Band Headlines the Wauconda Street Dance!
  - **Description**: The Abby Kay Band will be playing some familiar favorites, while throwing in some amazing originals!  Country, pop, rock, n’ more will have you dancing and singing in the streets all night!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 142
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/abby-kay-band-headlines-the-wauconda-street-dance/200030414586045
  - **Venue**: 118 S. Main Street, Suite 4 , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: Boris's Celebration of Life
  - **Description**: 🎶 A Celebration of Life for Boris 🎶

Please join us for a special evening of music, memories, friendship, and love as we come together to celebrate the life of our dear friend Boris.

❤️ Sunday, September 6 at 6:00 PM
📍 E-Sports Bar
421 W. Liberty St. Wau
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/boriss-celebration-of-life/200030579769814
  - **Venue**: 421 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, concerts, sports
- **Event Name**: Mostly James at the Street Dance!
  - **Description**: Some old familiar faces, in a fresh new band. Join us for Mostly James on the South Stage at Main & Mill Streets during the Street Dance!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 81
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:15 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/mostly-james-at-the-street-dance/200030414591010
  - **Venue**: 118 S. Main Street, Suite 4 , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Rachel and Jori LIVE @ Cellar 109!
  - **Description**: Join us for live music, good drinks and an overall great night at Cellar 109 in Wauconda!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/rachel-and-jori-live-cellar-109/200030603556450
  - **Venue**: 109 S Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Susan Williams Trio @ Main St. Outfitters
  - **Description**: Darryl and Susan will be coming with a special guest for a fun evening of blues, old rock, and originals!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/susan-williams-trio-main-st-outfitters/200030560170816
  - **Venue**: Main Street Outfitter - Bike Stop- Kayak Rental
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- **Event Name**: Go to Eleven at Docks
  - **Description**: Grab your friends and join GO TO ELEVEN for an unforgettable night of live music, great drinks, and an incredible atmosphere!

We bring the soundtrack to your night with the biggest rock, pop, and party favorites from the ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, and today—the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Docks Bar and Grill
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, parties, pop
- **Event Name**: Ironwood at MSO!
  - **Description**: It shall be a marvelous night for a moondance!

Donna Brooks & Nick Horcher are IRONWOOD.
They bring a solid repertoire of music from the landscape of their lives.
Contemporary & classic folk-rock-Americana.
Soulful music spanning genres and gener
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/ironwood-at-mso/200029897971853
  - **Venue**: Main Street Outfitter - Bike Stop- Kayak Rental
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## Trending Events in Wauconda

- **Event Name**: Wauconda Cruise Night - September
  - **Description**: Wauconda Cruise Night brings car enthusiasts together for an unforgettable evening of classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and more! Sponsored by Mike’s Towing & RPM Energy Solutions, this family-friendly event is free for both cruisers a
  - **Venue**: Enter off of Route 176 at W. Mill Street , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084
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- **Event Name**: BwB @ Wauconda Street Dance
  - **Description**: BwB @ Wauconda Street Dance
  - **Venue**: Main Street Wauconda
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- **Event Name**: Next Stop Comedy at Dock’s Bar and Grill! - Wauconda, IL
  - **Description**: Next Stop! - A Comedy Show Near You! Join us at Dock’s Bar and Grill for a brand new line-up of comedians each month!About this EventNext Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues! Each show
  - **Venue**: Docks Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Summer Concert at Phil's Beach - THE DB's
  - **Description**: Summer Concerts at Phil's Beach series is brought to you by Wauconda Park District and Wauconda Area Public Library.

Featuring THE DB's - Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Country and Rock.

Grab family and friends, bring your chair or blanket, pack a picnic
  - **Venue**: Phil's Beach
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- **Event Name**: Corks & Kegs: Tasting Event Fundraiser @ Phil's Beach
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE - September 19th, 3:00-7:00pm.

Join The Wauconda Parks Foundation and The Side Lot for an evening of wine, beer, food, raffles, and live music! 

All proceeds benefit future park improvements. 

General Admission:
Includes wine & beer t
  - **Venue**: Phil's Beach
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- **Event Name**: Summer Concert at Phil's Beach - MID ATLANTIC
  - **Description**: Summer Concerts at Phil's Beach series is brought to you by Wauconda Park District and Wauconda Area Public Library.

Featuring Pop and rock hits with a Bluegrass twist.

Grab family and friends, bring your chair or blanket, pack a picnic or enjoy Phil's
  - **Venue**: Phil's Beach
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- **Event Name**: Family Fall Extravaganza (free family fun)
  - **Description**: In collaboration with Wauconda Area Public Library, join us for an evening of family fun.  Pumpkin Craft, Games, Balloon Artist.

Also, it's a great time to stroll along the Cook Park walking path and vote for YOUR FAVORITE scarecrow!
  - **Venue**: 600 N Main St, Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084
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- **Event Name**: Kickin' It With Carol at Wauconda Street Dance!
  - **Description**: Kick start your Street Dance experience with Kickin' It With Carol. Her amazing line dancing lessons will have you rockin' in no time. Join her at the South Stage located at Mill & Main Street.
  - **Venue**: 118 S Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084-1859, United States
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- **Event Name**: Bangin' BBQ and Bargains
  - **Description**: Enjoy a fun day at Wauconda Plaza. What’s Happening at the Event:BBQ Competition: Local teams can test their smoker skills for $50 per category (Pork Ribs and Chicken Wings).
  - **Venue**: Bungalow Printing, West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL, USA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Wauconda?
  - **A:** Bangin' BBQ and Bargains (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Bungalow Printing, West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL, USA), Abby Kay Band Headlines the Wauconda Street Dance! (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 09:30 pm at 118 S. Main Street, Suite 4 , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084), Boris's Celebration of Life (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at 421 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084, United States), Mostly James at the Street Dance! (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:15 pm at 118 S. Main Street, Suite 4 , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084), Rachel and Jori LIVE @ Cellar 109! (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at 109 S Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084).
- **Q**: What are the top free Live Music events in Wauconda?
  - **A:** Bangin' BBQ and Bargains (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Bungalow Printing, West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL, USA).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Wauconda this weekend September 4–6, 2026?
  - **A:** Abby Kay Band Headlines the Wauconda Street Dance! (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 09:30 pm at 118 S. Main Street, Suite 4 , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084), Boris's Celebration of Life (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at 421 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084, United States), Mostly James at the Street Dance! (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:15 pm at 118 S. Main Street, Suite 4 , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Wauconda?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Wauconda 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 Wauconda?
  - **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 Wauconda?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Wauconda include Bungalow Printing, West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL, USA, 118 S. Main Street, Suite 4 , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084, 421 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL 60084, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Wauconda?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Wauconda include Tracy Lehmann, Wauconda Street Dance, Vinyl Band.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Wauconda?
  - **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 Wauconda?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Wauconda.

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