Festivals in Illinois
The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Illinois
Cancelled Festivals:
- Tailgate and Tallboys: Bloomington in Bloomington, Illinois
- Windy City Smokeout in Chicago, Illinois
- Tailgate and Tallboys: Taylorville in Taylorville, Illinois
- Backroad Music Festival in Galva, Illinois
- Rusty Reel Lake Jam in Effingham, Illinois
Cancelled Festivals:
- Country Life Music Festival last held in 2014 in Chilllicothe, Illinois
- Country LakeShake last held in 2019 in Chicago, llinois
NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals.
Tailgate & Tallboys: Bloomington
1106 Interstate Drive
Bloomington, Illinois 61705 |
June 13 - June 16, 2024 (Bloomington, Illinois)
Tailgate N’ Tallboys, the popular country music festival, will be held at the Bloomington Interstate Center in Bloomington. Tailgate N’ Tallboys previously held its first festival in 2016 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe and hosted artists like Kid Rock, Willie Nelson, Aaron Lewis, and others.
ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
Thursday, June 13: Cody Johnson Friday, June 14: Eric Church Saturday, June 15: Baily Zimmerman Sunday, June 16: Riley Green TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) 4-Day General Admission: $149.99 4-Day VIP: $499.99 Camping and add-ons available. BUY TICKETS |
Windy City Smokeout
1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60612 |
July 11 - July 14, 2024 (Chicago, Illinois)
The Windy City Smokeout is a BBQ and country music festival, featuring three days of live country music, beer and BBQ in downtown Chicago. Get ready for beer, BBQ and country tunes, during the Windy City Smokeout! You can taste delicious offerings from some of the best BBQ talent and craft breweries from around the country. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ destination, Bub City, and ACM award-winning Joe's on Weed St., the Windy City Smokeout will be bringing an impressive lineup of country music stars and up-and-coming talent to the stage. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett and more TBA CURRENT LINEUP TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) 4-Day General Admission: $234.95 4-Day VIP: $1399.95 4-Day Platinum: $2599.95 BUY TICKETS |
Tailgate & Tallboys: Taylorville
794 IL-104
Taylorville, Illinois 62568 |
August 1 - August 3, 2024 (Taylorville, Illinois)
Tailgate N’ Tallboys, the popular country returns.
ARTISTS(Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Coming Soon TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) Not on Sale |
Backroad Music Festival
213 SE 6th Street
Galva, IL 61434 |
August 10 – August 10, 2023 (Galva, Illinois)
1 Day Country Music Festival at the beautiful Galva Park District in Galva, IL. Family friendly atmosphere, cold drinks, great food & an awesome time in small town USA. ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Wynonna, Tracy Byrd, Collin Raye, and more TBA TICKETS: (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Early Bird: General Admission: $40 Hog Trough: $60 Early Bird / Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 (DAY OF SHOW) refer to pricing - The lower the tier - the lower the ticket price. BUY TICKETS |
Rusty Reel Lake Jam
8724 E Marine Drive
Effingham, IL 62401 |
October 12 - October 23, 2024 (Effingham, Illinois)
Dates for 2024 TBD Rusty Reel Lake Jam is your 3 day Country Fall Festival right on beautiful Lake Sara! Get Ready! ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBD TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) TBD |