Taste of Des Plaines – Y2K + Sixteen Candles Live (90s, 2000s & 80s Hits)

Des Plaines, get ready for a full night of throwback hits and summer energy! 🎉

Taste of Des Plaines returns with a weekend of live music, food, drinks, and family fun—and Friday night delivers a stacked lineup of back-to-back hits from two crowd favorites.

• 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Y2K
  High-energy hits from the late 90s and early 2000s—pop, hip-hop, rock, and everything in between.
• 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Sixteen Candles
  Chicagoland favorites bringing all the biggest songs from the 80s.

📅 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
📍 Location: 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome
🎟 Admission: Free

Taste of Des Plaines is a full summer street festival featuring:

• Local food vendors & beer tents
• Artisan vendors
• Family activities
• Multiple stages of live entertainment

Taste of Des Plaines is a cashless event.
Food and beverage purchases require:

• Credit/debit card
• Apple Pay / Google Pay

(Some artisan vendors may accept cash.)

For full details and updates:
https://www.desplainesil.gov/access-your-government/city-departments/media-services/city-sponsored-events/taste-of-des-plaines

From 80s nostalgia to 2000s throwbacks, this is a full night of live music, energy, and summer vibes in downtown Des Plaines.

Come early, stay late, and make a night of it.

💥 RSVP now and lock in your Friday plans.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Founders Square, 6300 West Main Street, Portage, United States

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