Joliet announces June events, live entertainment at City Square and Billie Limacher Park

Joliet is kicking off the summer season with a full month of live music, community celebrations, family activities and special events throughout downtown Joliet in 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.

A sign for Joliet City Square seen on May 4, 2026, in Joliet. (Felix Sarver)

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 at noon on Thursday, June 18, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for downtown Joliet. The celebration continues with opening celebration weekend at City Square from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 26 and 27, 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, kids’ activities and more as the community comes together to celebrate a vibrant new era for downtown Joliet.

A monument sign for Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park is posted at the park entrance at 201 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet. (Bob Okon)

Meanwhile, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park will once again welcome residents for outdoor entertainment with the return of the popular Concerts on the Hill series. Please see below for a full lineup of June’s events or visit joliet.gov for more information.