Entertainment & Events in Rockford, Illinois

Concerts & Performances

Rockford Symphony Orchestra 815-965-0049
711 North Main Street (Administrative Offices)
Rockford, IL 61103
Located in the Riverfront Museum Park
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra performs over 16 classical and pops concerts annually in the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 314 North Main Street. more
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 815-964-9713
406 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
Located in Downtown Rockford
MPACâ€™s mission is "to present exciting, personal, interactive music experiences and to enrich our community by fostering and supporting the performing arts." Its facilities include Mendelssohn Hall (406 North Main Street), Starr Center (415 North Church Street), and Emerson House (420 North Main Street). more

Coronado Theatre
314 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
The Coronado Theatre's name and its slogan, "Rockford's Wonder Theatre," was chosen after a contest sponsored by the Rockford Register-Gazette. The theater was purchased by Kerasotes Theatres in 1970, and stopped presenting motion pictures in 1984. The Coronado was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and was listed on the State of Illinois Register of Historic Sites in 1980. more
118 Center 815-962-9380
118 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101
This professional regional theater offers comedies, dramas, and musicals by professional actors and guest stars.
Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley College 815-921-2151
3301 North Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114
The area's oldest outdoor summer theatre offers live musical productions of all kinds! From Shakespear plays to The Rocky Horror Picture Show this theatre offers fantastic performances sure to please the entire audience! more