The City of Joliet is inviting residents and visitors to kick off the summer season
with a full month of live music, community celebrations, family activities, and special events
throughout downtown Joliet this June at the new City Square and Billie Limacher Bicentennial
Park.
June marks the inaugural programming season for City Square, downtown Joliet’s new public
gathering space located at the corner of Clinton and Chicago Streets across from the historic
Rialto Square Theatre. Designed as a destination for community events and everyday use alike,
the space features a permanent concert stage, interactive programming areas, landscaped
seating, water features, and the signature “red carpet” promenade connecting the Square to the
Rialto.
The official dedication of City Square will take place on Thursday, June 18 at 12 p.m., marking
the beginning of an exciting new chapter for downtown Joliet. The celebration continues with
Opening Celebration Weekend at City Square on June 26 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
featuring two full days of live music, arts, culture, and community festivities. The weekend will
be highlighted by a Friday night drone show and entertainment across two stages showcasing
an impressive lineup of local and regional talent.
Friday’s featured performances include acclaimed Chicago blues powerhouse The Nick Moss
Band and The Selectones. Saturday programming includes the Joliet Drama Guild presentation
of Love’s Labour’s Lost, along with performances by Brian Motyll, John Condron & The O.G.O.,
and Big Sky Ensemble. The celebration will also feature cultural performances by the Mt.
Carmel Florico Dance Group, appearances by Poet Laureate Uxmar Torres, family-friendly
entertainment, kid’s activities, and more as the community comes together to celebrate a vibrant
new era for downtown Joliet. The weekend celebration is presented in part by V3 Companies.
150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432 Main Line: 815-724-4000
At BILLIE LIMACHER BICENTENNIAL PARK residents are welcome to come out for some outdoor
entertainment with the return of the popular Concerts on the Hill series.
For the full lineup of June’s events visit www.joliet.gov for more information.
June 2026 Events
June 3
• Wellness Workouts (Gene Hicks – Hip Hop Fitness) | 7:00-8:00 a.m. | City Square
• Outdoor Family Storytime | 10:30-11:00 a.m. | City Square
• Dancing in the Square (The Lockport Swing Thing featuring The Rusty Gates Band –
Swing Dancing) | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | City Square
June 4
June 5
June 6
June 9
• Cars & Guitars | 5:00-8:00 p.m. | City Square
• Concerts on the Hill (Metropolitan You Symphony Orchestra & American Legion Band) |
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
• Laura Bryna Performance | 9:00-10:15 p.m. | City Square
• Chicago Street Farmers Market | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | City Square
• Sounds on 66 Concert Series (Righteous Hillbillies) | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | City Square
• Star Wars Day | 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Downtown Joliet/City Square
• Wellness Workouts (Kelly Fowler, Sage Bodywork & Wellness – Yoga) | 7:00-8:00 a.m. |
City Square
June 10
150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432
Main Line: 815-724-4000
• Outdoor Family Storytime | 10:30-11:00 a.m. | City Square
• Dancing in the Square (I Just Wanna Dance Studio – Salsa & Bachata) | 5:00-7:00 p.m. |
City Square
June 11
June 11-14
June 12
• Concerts on the Hill (The Hurricane Project) | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Billie Limacher
Bicentennial Park
• Remembering Our Fallen Memorial Exhibit | All day | City Square
• Chicago Street Farmers Market | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | City Square
• Sounds on 66 Concert Series (Johnny Rustler & The Beach Bum Band, featuring a
special performance by US Navy Veteran Scott Kost | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | City Square
June 16
June 17
• Wellness Workouts (Samantha Ramirez – Pilates) | 7:00-8:00 a.m. | City Square
• Outdoor Family Storytime | 10:30-11:00 a.m. | City Square
• Dancing in the Square (Line Dancing with Ton featuring The Muzician DJ – Line Dancing)
| 5:00-7:00 p.m. | City Square
June 18
• Tall Tales & Silly Songs with Todd Downing | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | City Square
• Official Dedication of City Square | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | City Square
• Concerts on the Hill (Cornerstone Drumline & Joliet Jakes) | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
June 19
• Chicago Street Farmers Market | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | City Square
• Sounds on 66 Concert Series honoring Juneteenth Souled Out Thursdays Band) | 5:00- 7:00 p.m. | City Square 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432
Main Line: 815-724-4000
June 23
• Wellness Workouts (Fanny Sanchez – Yoga) | 7:00-8:00 a.m. | City Square
• Ferris Buellers Day Off (Movie) presented by Amazon 7:00 p.m. | City Square
June 24
• Outdoor Family Storytime | 10:30-11:00 a.m. | City Square
• Dancing in the Square (Sunny Side Swing – Swing Dancing) | 5:00-7:00 p.m. | City Square
June 25
• Concerts on the Hill (Cloggin Craze & Jake Vaughn Music) | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
June 26
• Chicago Street Farmers Market | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | City Square
• City Square Celebration Weekend (Drone show) | 11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | City Square
June 26 – June 27
• City Square Celebration Weekend | 11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | City Square
June 30
• Wellness Workouts (Charles Murray – Get Your Body in Motion) presented by Silver Cross Hospital | 7:00-8:00 a.m. | City Square
For more information about the City events, visit https://www.joliet.gov.
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