Arts events in Rockford

Check out happening arts events all around Rockford, IL

ROCKFORD PRIDE ALLEY PARTY 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm 513 E state, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104

THE BIG PARTY - Big Boogie Live *2nd show

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Rockford Woman's Club USD 66 to 162

David Spade

 Thu, 28 May Coronado Performing Arts Center

Melissa Etheridge

 Mon, 21 Sep at 06:00 pm Coronado Performing Arts Center

Melissa Etheridge at Coronado Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 22 Sep Coronado Performing Arts Center

Riverdance - Rockford

 Wed, 03 Jun at 12:30 am Coronado Theatre

Shakey Graves

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Coronado Performing Arts Center

Shakey Graves at Coronado Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm Coronado Performing Arts Center

Rockford City Market

 Fri, 22 May 116 N Madison Street, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107

Whose Live Anyway?

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 am Coronado Theatre

Fashion in Bloom

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103

Nashville Recording Artist: Dylan Raymond at Hard Rock Rockford

 Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm Hard Rock Casino Rockford

Menopause the Musical 2 at Coronado Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 14 May Coronado Performing Arts Center

Rockford Handmade Market - Spring Edition!

 Sun, 03 May at 11:00 am Prairie Street Brewing Company

Rockford Symphony Orchestra - Rockford

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:30 am Coronado Theatre USD 46 to 94

Jimmy Failla

 Fri, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm Coronado Performing Arts Center

BloomFest: A Spring Art & Wellness Festival

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 3333 Maria Linden Dr, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61114

Clue - Live On Stage at Coronado Performing Arts Center

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:30 pm Coronado Performing Arts Center

World Ballet Company at Coronado Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 21 Apr Coronado Performing Arts Center

Parking Menopause The Musical 2 - Rockford

 Fri, 15 May at 12:30 am Coronado Theatre

Southern Soul Blues Party 3 featuring Mike Clark Jr.

 Sun, 07 Jun at 05:00 pm 1420 S, Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL

Bloom & Becoming - Spring ArtScene 2026

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm 946 N 2nd St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107

The Office Trivia & Paint Night

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm 312 N. Alpine Road, Suite 104, Rockford, IL

2026 S(HE) WHO INSPIRES ME AWARDS

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Downtown Rockford

Flower Fest & Kids' Creative Market

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens

Jim Hensons Labyrinth in Concert at Coronado Performing Arts Center

 Sun, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm Coronado Performing Arts Center

100 Father’s Day Event

 Sun, 21 Jun at 05:00 pm 1420 S, Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL

Jimmy Failla

 Sun, 23 Aug Coronado Theatre

Parking World Ballet Company - Cinderella

 Wed, 22 Apr at 12:00 am Coronado Theatre

Midsommar Fest 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 404 S 3rd St Rockford, IL, 61104, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104

BAMM @ The Music Box

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm The Music Box of Rockford

Go Rockford: An Evening with the Players & A League of Their Own Cast

 Fri, 24 Jul at 05:00 pm Rockford Woman's Club USD 66 to 130

Parking Rockford Symphony Orchestra - Rockford

 Sun, 15 Mar at 12:30 am Coronado Theatre

The Blackwood Brothers Quartet in Rockford

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm Faith Center

Jake LaBotz Live! Spring Art Scene After Party!

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm 6 Finger Tattoo 136 1st St Rockford Il

Art Spark Spring Gala

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Rockford Art Museum

AGAPE RINGERS - Chicago's Premier Handbell Ensemble

 Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm Concerts On The Creek

A Tribute to Elvis by LOGAN RAMEY

 Sat, 25 Jul at 07:00 pm Concerts On The Creek

Spring ‘26 ArtScene — You Know It’ll Be Weird!

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm 1001 Charles St., Rockford, IL

Mike Wheeler Chicago Blues Band

 Sun, 14 Jun at 05:00 pm 1420 S, Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL

Faith in the Silence - Red Carpet Movie Premiere

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm The RPL Nordlof Center

Paint With A Goat

 Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am 312 N. Alpine Road, Suite 104, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107

Fortrendsetters Presents: Rockford Edition

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Prairie Street Brewing Co. USD 34 to 45

Retirement & Estate Planning Seminar | Rockford

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Midway Village

Clue - A New Comedy - Rockford

 Tue, 21 Apr at 12:30 am Coronado Theatre

ART IN FLIGHT

Tue, 28 Apr at 10:00 am Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens

Rockford's Spring 2026 Grown-Up Book Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Bennie's Cleaners USD 0 to 2

Spring Artscene @ The Olympic Tavern w/ Holly Fuca & Ryan Foster

 Fri, 24 Apr at 11:00 am The Olympic Tavern

Cars and Coffee Rockford: May

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 502 7th Street, Rockford, IL

"We The People" - Civil Rights Conference with Mark Charles

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am 925 Fifth Avenue, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104

Latina Creators: Expressions of the soul

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm Comprehensive Community Solutions-Official

Rockford Edition

Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Rockford, Rockford, IL

Worlds Collide Book Fair

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm Urban Forest Craft Brewing

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Celebrate Earth Day

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve USD 9

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Mushroom Hike

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Funderburg Forest Preserve USD 9

THE GLASS HOUR with guest SARA JEAN STEVENS

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm The Music Box of Rockford

Open Jam

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:30 pm New Mill Tap

Relief Print Workshop - Seed Packet Prints

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am SRM Prints Studio + Gift Shop USD 125

Abolitionist Art Scene '26

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm 203 7th St, Rockford, IL 61104-1208, United States

Reexamining the Role of the GAL: A SAFeR approach

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 am Veterans Memorial Hall Free

Spring Art Scene at SRM Prints

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm 330 East State Street, Rockford, IL

Backpacking with Burpee Museum: Rock/Fossil Hike

 Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am Severson Dells Nature Center USD 9

Rockford REV 2026

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Jefferson High School Free

poetry815 //spring 2026// Release Party and Open-Mic 🥳

Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm Womanspace of Rockford, Illinois

Carve + Print: Quilt Pattern Textiles

 Tue, 21 Apr at 05:00 pm SRM Prints Studio + Gift Shop USD 85

Rockford ArtScene @ Our Savior's

 Sat, 25 Apr at 04:00 pm 3300 Rural St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107

August Craft Club: Nature Journaling

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 am 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States

June Craft Club: Paper Making

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States

Whiz Kid: Clay Creations

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61114

Mural Walk with Women's March

 Sat, 22 Aug at 10:00 am 713 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104-1020, United States

Date Night | Live Sketch Artist

 Tue, 28 Apr at 05:30 pm Crave Kitchen & Cocktails Free

Sad Fest #5

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm 121 S Madison St USD 0 to 29

THEE EXHIBIT: An Evening In Bridgerton

Sat, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm The Collective

Performances- Matilda Jr.

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 118 N Main st, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois

Presentation Skills 1-Day Workshop | Rockford, IL

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 562 to 1,909

May Craft Club: Quill and Ink

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Alpine Hills Adventure Park

Labyrinth - Rockford

 Mon, 05 Oct Coronado Theatre

The Unscene

Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm 402 Paris ave

ART SEEN

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm 920 3rd Ave, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104

Spring ArtScene @ Social

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:00 pm Social Urban Bar & Restaurant

Critical Thinking Skills 1 Day Workshop |Rockford, IL

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Sales Closing Skills 1 Day Workshop |Rockford, IL

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Communication Skills 1-Day Workshop | Rockford, IL

 Fri, 13 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Business Networking 1 Day Workshop | Rockford, IL

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Rockford Area Public Art Presentation

 Wed, 06 May at 02:00 pm 3300 Rural St, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107

Stakeholder Management 1 Day Workshop | Rockford, IL

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Telephone Debt Collection 1 Day Workshop |Rockford, IL

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Business Presentations 1 Day Workshop | Rockford, IL

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm Rockford Free

Parking Amy Grant

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 am Coronado Theatre

Negotiation Skills - Professional 1 Day Workshop | Rockford, IL

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Write and Wander: Creative Writing Workshop

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 5084 S Bend Rd USD 42

The Arc's Basement Cleanout Sale

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am 2820 McFarland Rd., Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61107