Arts events in Waukegan

Check out happening arts events all around Waukegan, IL

Freestyle Fall Jam 2025

 Sat, 11 Oct at 06:00 pm Lakehurst Events USD 18 to 802

Southern Avenue in Waukegan

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Genesee Theatre

NEEDTOBREATHE, Bre Kennedy in Waukegan

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Tower Of Power, War in Waukegan

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

World Ballet Company at Genesee Theatre

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Ben Folds in Waukegan

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Trombone Shorty in Waukegan

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

David Foster, Katharine McPhee in Waukegan

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Harland Williams at American Place Casino

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm American Place Casino USD 33 to 44

Matt Fraser at Genesee Theatre

 Sun, 12 Oct Genesee Theatre

Lady A in Waukegan

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katherine McPhee

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Art of the Macabre

 Sat, 18 Oct at 05:00 pm Kapheim Studio

iLuminate

 Sat, 18 Oct Genesee Theatre

Matteo Bocelli in Waukegan

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

The Rocket Man Show

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

The Voice of Whitney at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

The Rush Tribute Project

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Trombone Shorty at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Fundamentals of Sewing Intro Class: Memory Teddy Bear

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

John Cleese at Genesee Theatre

 Thu, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Stand-up Comedy: Ruben Ramirez LIVE at 3 Brothers Theatre

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm 221 N Genesee St USD 29

DUBSTATION MASSACRE 2025

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Bass Station

GO WAUKEGAN Wag 'N' Walk

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 pm 800 Baldwin Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Bat out of Helloween: Celebrating Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Paint & Sip: Dia de los Muertos

 Sun, 19 Oct at 11:00 am 216 W Clayton St, Waukegan, IL 60085-4211, United States

Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

2025 Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Community Celebration

 Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Jack Benny Center for the Arts

Back By Popular Demand: Yancyy

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm 118 Genesee St. Suite 304, Waukegan, IL

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Shibori Creations: Family Art Social Afternoon

 Sat, 11 Oct at 03:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Bat Out of Helloween: Celebrating Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Tower of Power

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Stand-up Comedy: Ruben Ramirez LIVE at 3 Brothers Theatre

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm 221 N Genesee St USD 29

Ben Folds & A Piano Tour

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

MasterChef All Stars Live at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Fall Festival at AAUW Preschool

 Sat, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm 2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois 60087

38 Special at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

The Rocket Man Show

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:30 am Genesee Theatre

RTP - The Rush Tribute Project

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Waukegan

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Disney 80s-90s Celebration In Concert

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Classical Arts Entertainment presents Swan Lake at Genesee Theatre

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Not Dead Yet! John Cleese and The Holy Grail at 50

 Wed, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Ben Folds

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Phil Vassar at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Lady A at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Stop Making Sense: Screening and Q&A with Jerry Harrison

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Holiday Gift Making Poly Art Social: Earrings & Keychains

Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm 109 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois

NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Candle Making Art Social: Create 3 Unique Candles!

 Sun, 19 Oct at 02:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Disney 80s-90s Celebration In Concert at Genesee Theatre

 Sun, 05 Oct at 03:00 pm Genesee Theatre

City of Waukegan Chamber Wauktober Fall Festival

 Sat, 18 Oct at 02:00 pm Genesee st

DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION 💀 CELEBRACION DIA DE MUERTOS 💀

 Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Jack Benny Center for the Arts

Freddy Jones Band with The Samples

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:30 am Genesee Theatre

Candle Making Art Social: Create 3 Unique Candles - Holiday Themed

 Sat, 22 Nov at 05:30 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

The Freddy Jones Band at Genesee Theatre

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Parking - John Cleese

 Fri, 10 Oct at 12:30 am Genesee Theatre

FREE Live Music - NATHAN GRAHAM | Jack Benny Plaza - Jukebox Sessions

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm Jack Benny Plaza

Paint Pouring Adult Art Social

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Matteo Bocelli at Genesee Theatre

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Artist Assembly

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm 221 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois 60085

Parking World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby

 Fri, 17 Oct at 12:00 am Genesee Theatre

The Next Ten - 10 Year Anniversary

 Sun, 02 Nov at 05:00 pm Genesee Theatre

MasterChef All-Stars Live!

 Fri, 10 Oct Genesee Theatre

MATTEO BOCELLI - Falling In Love World Tour

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby

 Fri, 17 Oct at 12:00 am Genesee Theatre

Holiday Gift Event - Holiday Showcase Event

Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

 Wed, 04 Feb at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Bowen Park Theatre for Youth presents Disney Newsies, JR.

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan, IL 60087

Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

#IMOMSOHARD:The Flashback Tour at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Game & Halloween Movie Night at Dandelion Gallery & Studio

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Glow Art - Youth Paint Social - Family Friendly

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Rain: A Beatles Christmas Tribute

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Stop Making Sense

 Fri, 31 Oct at 12:30 am Genesee Theatre

Michael Carbonaro

 Fri, 26 Dec at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

2025-2026 Season Tickets

 Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 pm 221 N Genesee St USD 107

Dave Koz

 Tue, 09 Dec at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Intro to Batik Art – Autumn Themed - Family Friendly Art Social

 Sat, 04 Oct at 03:00 pm Dandelion Gallery & Studio

Self Care Sundays! Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness

 Sun, 23 Nov at 10:30 am 109 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois

Tusk - Tribute To Fleetwood Mac

 Wed, 05 Nov at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads

 Fri, 31 Oct at 12:30 am Genesee Theatre

Home for the Holidays

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Painting Party

 Mon, 06 Oct at 04:00 pm 380 Lake George Ave

The Voice Of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

NEEDTOBREATHE at Genesee Theatre

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Anthony Rodia

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

David Foster and Katherine McPhee at Genesee Theatre

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Michael Carbonaro

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:30 pm Genesee Theatre

Home For The Holidays - Celebrating Jerry Garcia

 Thu, 04 Dec Genesee Theatre

Mix, Mingle & Shibori – Adult Art Social ✨

 Sat, 08 Nov at 03:00 pm 109 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois

FREE Live Music - SAM THOUSAND | Jack Benny Plaza - Jukebox Sessions

 Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm Jack Benny Plaza

Holiday Wood Burning Ornament Workshop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm 109 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois

Lady A

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre

Art of Mental Wellness Exhibition 2025

 Thu, 23 Oct at 05:30 pm 2025 Washington St, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois 60085

Freddy Jones Band

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm Genesee Theatre