Known for providing exceptional educational and family-friendly programming, the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E Park Ave., will officially debut its latest addition to the museum campus, an outdoor public performance space, on Friday, June 6, 2025. To honor the opening of the stage, the museum will celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a performance by musicians of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy this free performance which marks the beginning of a summer full of exciting acts that will take the stage this year.
After the inaugural concert on June 6, the Elmhurst History Museum will present the following free concerts:
- Special Performances:
- Jim Gill Kids Concert, Sunday, June 22, 2 p.m.
- Bourbon Aristocracy (Bluegrass) at Family Farm Fest, Sunday, July 13, 1 - 4 p.m.
- 4th Fridays Concert Series: From June – September, guests are invited to join the Elmhurst History Museum for a free concert on the 4th Friday each month! Visitors can grab a spot at the outdoor public performance space to enjoy an eclectic line up of renowned musical performances, from Jazz and Blues to Salsa and Cumbia music.
- Highland Park Pops Big Band, Friday, June 27, 7 p.m. (Jazz & Big Band Music)
- Morry Sochat and The Special 20’s, Friday, July 25, 7 p.m. (Blues)
- Coffee Jazz Collective, Friday, August 22, 7 p.m. (Jazz)
- Carpacho y Su Super Combo, Friday, September 26, 6 p.m. (Salsa and Cumbia Music)
Guests are invited to bring their own chairs and/or blankets. Coolers and refreshments are also welcome. All concerts are free to attend, and no reservation is required. All ages welcome.
The 2025 concert series is made possible in part by the Dr. Virginia R. Stewart Memorial Fund.