Sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Park District. For the full concert schedule, click here.
New Location: Due to the construction of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Summer Breeze takes place on the grounds of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. Overflow parking will be available at the District 54 Rafferty Administration Center, 524 E. Schaumburg Road.
Billy Elton celebrates the music of two of the greatest singers, pianists, and songwriters in pop music history - Billy Joel and Elton John.
Led by Reid Spears on the piano and lead vocals, this 8-piece band takes you on a timeless journey through the catalogs of these two musical giants. Dedicated to top-notch musicianship, the band performs a completely live show without the use of any backing tracks. Billy Elton will have the audience on its feet singing along to such classics as “Crocodile Rock”, “Only the Good Die Young”, “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”, “Piano Man”, and many others in a show that is exciting, engaging, and entertaining for all ages, young and old!
The band has become the premier celebration of the music of Billy Joel and Elton John in the Midwest. They have played sold-out and near capacity shows at numerous venues, and their outdoor summer concerts have often drawn 2000-3000 people. In 2017, they celebrated the 40th anniversary of Billy's landmark album "The Stranger" by performing the entire album in all of their shows, and they performed over half of Elton’s legendary double album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” in all of their 2023 shows in honor of that album’s 50th anniversary.
Given the immense repertoire of both artists, Billy Elton gives a great sampling of the biggest hits and a few deeper album cuts in every show, but continually mixes up the setlist to make every show different and unique.
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Schaumburg Summer Breeze is a free outdoor concert series held on select Saturdays in July and August lakeside on the grounds of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. All performances begin at 7 p.m . Patrons are welcome to bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs and blankets to the concert. Sorry, pets are not allowed on the grounds during concerts.
In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Maggie Atcher Theatre, located inside the Prairie Center for the Arts. A decision will be made on the location at 5:30 p.m. on the day of each concert. Please refer to this webpage for weather-related updates. Indoor capacity is limited; in the case of an indoor concert, free tickets (limit of four per patron) will be distributed in person at the Prairie Center on a first-come, first-served basis after the decision to move indoors has been announced. Food, coolers, chairs, and outside beverages are not permitted inside the theatre.