Live Acoustic Music Near Aurora, Illinois

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Aurora area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Aurora host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Aurora area. Local restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

December 5
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
December 7
Old Town School of Folk Music (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
December 8
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
December 9
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
December 11
Irish American Heritage Center (Folk Music Society)
Chicago, IL
December 12
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with world-renowned fingerstyle acoustic guitarist Richard Gilewitz, as he performs original compositions from his 10th CD, GILEWITZ, and a few holiday favorites from his Strings for a Season album.
Sabor a Cafe Steakhouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Niles, IL
December 12
Irish American Heritage Center (Folk Music Society)
Chicago, IL
December 12
Old Town School of Folk Music (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
December 13
Entertainment Impresario, Cultural Medicine Man & Musical Sommelier
Uncommon Ground (Listening Room)
Chicago, IL
December 13
Thalia Hall (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
December 18
Thalia Hall (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
December 20
Irish American Heritage Center (Folk Music Society)
Chicago, IL
December 21
Award-winning songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, Karen Bridges and Clint Thomson. Based in Cincinnati, OH.
Skokie Library (Library)
Skokie, IL
January 4
Maple Street Concerts (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Lombard, IL
January 10
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
January 17
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
January 21
Thalia Hall (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
January 24
Hey Nonny (Listening Room)
Arlington Heights, IL
January 26
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
January 29
The Venue Aurora (Listening Room)
Aurora, IL
January 30
Thalia Hall (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
January 30
Hey Nonny (Listening Room)
Arlington Heights, IL
February 6
Old Town School of Folk Music (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
February 6
Schubas Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Chicago, IL
February 14
Thalia Hall (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
February 19
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
February 20
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
February 21
Founder of the Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, is now touring as a solo performer, bringing along friends and musical guests.
Old Town School of Folk Music (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
February 21
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
February 23
SPACE (Listening Room)
Evanston, IL
February 27
Old Town School of Folk Music (Small Theater)
Chicago, IL
February 28
Bringing new life and recognition to the incredible diversity of Italian folk music. Inspiring Italian-Americans and Americans of any ethnic heritage to take pride in their musical roots and relate to the cultural relevance of this music,
Hey Nonny (Listening Room)
Arlington Heights, IL
February 28
Sleeping Village (Nightclub)
Chicago, IL
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Aurora, Illinois

House Concerts

Molly's House Concert (Lincolnwood)
Port Town House Concert Series (Naperville)
This Old House Concert (Oswego)

Listening Rooms

City Winery (Chicago)
Hey Nonny (Arlington Heights)
Jewel Box Series at Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago)
Law Office Pub & Music Hall (Yorkville)
SPACE (Evanston)
St Tim's Coffeehouse (Skokie)
Stage Left Cafe (Woodstock)
The Venue Aurora (Aurora)
Two Way Street Coffee House (Downers Grove)
Uncommon Ground (Chicago)

Folk Music Societies

Irish American Heritage Center (Chicago)
Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) (Lisle)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Acoustic Renaissance Concerts at Hinsdale Unitarian Church (Hinsdale)
Maple Street Concerts (Lombard)
Off Square Music (Woodstock)
Wesley's Place (La Grange)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Adelle's Fine American Fare (Wheaton)
Beat Kitchen (Chicago)
Sabor a Cafe Steakhouse (Niles)

Libraries

Skokie Library (Skokie)

Small Theaters

Epiphany Center for the Arts (Chicago)
Music at Moser (Joliet)
Old Town School of Folk Music (Chicago)
Thalia Hall (Chicago)

Outdoor Music Series

Lombard Historical Society - Music on Maple Street (Lombard)

Bars & Nightclubs

FitzGerald's Nightclub (Berwyn)
Friendly Music Community (Berwyn)
Mackey's Hideout (McHenry)
Montrose Saloon (Chicago)
Schubas Tavern (Chicago)
The Hideout (Chicago)