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

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

## Live Music Events in Wood River

- **Event Name**: BCS returns to Chico's patio
  - **Description**: Maybe the best patio for music in the area, covered and comfortable. Food available, beverages and LIVE MUSIC 🎶 Plenty of parking, no cover.
Benbow City Shuffle 6-10pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/bcs-returns-to-chicos-patio/200030460770733
  - **Venue**: Chicos Bar & Grill
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Fry Project at Chicos! 😎⚡️🎸💥
  - **Description**: Hello there! My name is Roy Fry and I represent Fry Project. 🎶 We play ROCK CLASSICS a mix of blues-rock and southern-rock like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Allman Bros, Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower, Albert King, Freddie King,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/fry-project-at-chicos-️/200029685266423
  - **Venue**: Chicos Bar & Grill
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  - **Categories**: music
- **Event Name**: Ready to Rock outside!
  - **Description**: rock n roll
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/ready-to-rock-outside/200029989724728
  - **Venue**: Chico's Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Live at Chico's!
  - **Description**: Barre Graves performs 7-11pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/live-at-chicos/200029536374505
  - **Venue**: Chico's BAR & GRILL
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- **Event Name**: Tuning Out Stigma
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of music and storytelling.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/tuning-out-stigma/200030218514305
  - **Venue**: 144 E Ferguson , Wood River, IL, United States, Illinois 62095
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  - **Categories**: storytelling
- **Event Name**: Shameless rocks Thanksgiving Eve @Chico's
  - **Description**: Come celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with Shameless as we bring families together for a great night of music
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Nov 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/shameless-rocks-thanksgiving-eve-chicos/200029699101133
  - **Venue**: Chico's Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Keys for Kids  - Dueling Pianos
  - **Description**: Riverbend Rescue Presents
3rd Annual 
Keys For Kids!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Keys for Kids Dueling Pianos Fundraiser 

Friday, November 14, 2026
6:00–10:00 PM 
Rustic Roots • 200 W Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment f
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wood-river/keys-for-kids-dueling-pianos/200030499622050
  - **Venue**: Rustic Roots Event Space
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  - **Categories**: kids, music, entertainment, nonprofit, art, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Wood River

- **Event Name**: 2026 Wood River Labor Day Parade & Alton Union Family Picnic
  - **Description**: NOTICE: NEW PARADE ROUTE AND PICNIC LOCATION.
Parade Assembly Begins at 8:00 am at the Wood River Round House Parking Lot. Parade Steps Off at 10 a.m. sharp and will continue South on Wood River Ave., East on Ferguson Ave., North on 6th Street and will en
  - **Venue**: Wood River, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Heartland United Way Food Drive
  - **Description**: The World's Largest Totally Irrigated Working Farm Show plays host to a food drive that has collected more than 16,000 pounds of food in 2025. Donations are distributed to local backpack programs, food pantries, and shelters. 

Collecting for the Heartlan
  - **Venue**: 9000 Husker Hwy, Wood River, NE 68883-9650, United States
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- **Event Name**: Golden Girls Bingo
  - **Description**: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | 6:00pm

‼️Due to overwhelming popularity, we are announcing a location change for our Golden Girls Bingo event!‼️

We will now be holding this FREE event at the Wood River Round House (633 N. Wood River Ave.) in partnership with W
  - **Venue**: 633 N Wood River Ave, Wood River, IL 62095-1225, United States
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- **Event Name**: 13th Annual Federico Golf Classic
  - **Description**: 13th Annual Federico Golf Classic benefiting Senior Services Plus & Partners for Pets!!!
  - **Venue**: Belk Park & Golf Course
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- **Event Name**: Chico's Patio is rockin"
  - **Description**: rock n roll
  - **Venue**: Chico's Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Slow Flow at Belk park with Mads!!!
  - **Description**: Join us at Belk Park for a relaxing evening of yoga and sound healing. We will move through a gentle, all-levels slow flow practice to connect with our breath and body. 😊

As you move and stretch, Mads will play calming sounds with her crystal singing bo
  - **Venue**: Woodriver, Ill
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- **Event Name**: BCS returns to Chico's patio
  - **Description**: Maybe the best patio for music in the area, covered and comfortable. Food available, beverages and LIVE MUSIC 🎶 Plenty of parking, no cover.
Benbow City Shuffle 6-10pm
  - **Venue**: Chicos Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: PATHWAYS TO HOPE
  - **Description**: Join us for a 2 day seminar where we bring together faith communities to learn about mental health, peer support, youth mental health and more. Guest Speakers, breakout sessions and lunch provided on Saturday!
  - **Venue**: 144 E Ferguson , Wood River, IL, United States, Illinois 62095
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- **Event Name**: Drag show bingo
  - **Description**: Join us for a frightfully fabulous night of drag, bingo, laughs, and Halloween fun at the wood River moose!!!!

Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm.  Table of 8 are $200. Single seats are $30. Ask about VIP tables!!!!!

Cash bar and food menu will be
  - **Venue**: Wood River Moose #1349
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Wood River?
  - **A:** BCS returns to Chico's patio (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chicos Bar & Grill), Fry Project at Chicos! 😎⚡️🎸💥 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chicos Bar & Grill), Ready to Rock outside! (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at Chico's Lounge), Live at Chico's! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chico's BAR & GRILL), Tuning Out Stigma (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at 144 E Ferguson , Wood River, IL, United States, Illinois 62095).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Wood River this weekend August 21–23, 2026?
  - **A:** BCS returns to Chico's patio (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chicos Bar & Grill).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Wood River in August 2026?
  - **A:** BCS returns to Chico's patio (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chicos Bar & Grill).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Wood River?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Wood River 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 Wood River?
  - **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 Wood River?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Wood River include Chicos Bar & Grill, Chico's Lounge, Chico's BAR & GRILL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Wood River?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Wood River include Benbow City Shuffle, Fry Project, Shameless Band.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Wood River?
  - **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 Wood River?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Wood River.

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