The Venue

The Venue The Venue is a live music listening room in downtown Aurora, featuring a bar, cabaret seating, an intimate stage, & impeccable sound. We are educators.

The Venue is presented by Fox Valley Music Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to music education & preservation. The Venue is brought to you by Fox Valley Music Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to music education, awareness, and preservation. We are a group of music lovers. We are promoters. We are preservationists. We are protectionists. We love music, and we love the Fox River

Valley of Illinois. Your ticket purchases help to preserve, protect, promote, and present music in the Fox Valley area.

We're celebrating The Venue's Birthday Party with Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes on Friday, June 26, and we've got some...
06/17/2026

We're celebrating The Venue's Birthday Party with Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes on Friday, June 26, and we've got something special to give away!

We're giving away 5 limited-edition Chicago Farmer screenprints to attendees of the show!

How to enter:
👇 Tag 2+ friends in the comments who would love the show.
🎟️ Make sure you're coming to the concert.
🎉 That's it!

We'll randomly select 5 winners, and your screenprint will be waiting for you at the merch table on show night.

These are beautiful, limited-run prints and a perfect keepsake from an evening celebrating both Chicago Farmer and The Venue's birthday.

Tag away, and we'll see you on June 26!

“Our birthday shows are a way to recognize all who have helped the success of The Venue. They are a thank you to our com...
06/16/2026

“Our birthday shows are a way to recognize all who have helped the success of The Venue. They are a thank you to our community and patrons who help support what we do.”

Check out the great The Beacon News' write-up for our upcoming birthday bash.

The Venue, a live music and performance room at 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora, has announced it will celebrate its seventh birthday with two outdoor shows at the end of June.

06/16/2026

🎶 A special message from David Gans himself! 🎶

Join us Thursday, June 18 as David Gans & Broken Angels bring an evening of Grateful Dead-inspired music, storytelling, and improvisation to The Venue.

In addition to the music, David will be sharing stories from "Aging Gratefully: Deadheads Then and Now," a remarkable book featuring portraits and interviews with Deadheads across generations.

Whether you're a lifelong Deadhead or simply love great live music, this is a night you won't want to miss.

It's a June boon as The Venue hosts four amazing shows this week. Make sure to get your tickets while you still can!
06/12/2026

It's a June boon as The Venue hosts four amazing shows this week. Make sure to get your tickets while you still can!

Chicago Farmer is returning to our place on June 26th! The show will be outside in Mundy Park as part of our birthday ce...
06/10/2026

Chicago Farmer is returning to our place on June 26th! The show will be outside in Mundy Park as part of our birthday celebration. All tickets are only $25! Touché French Creole will have food on hand for the evening (menu coming soon).

CHICAGOLAND! Just a little over Two Weeks until our big outdoor show at The Venue in Aurora, IL. We’re celebrating Summer and The Venue’s Birthday in style. Outdoor Music, Grub on site, and No $13 or $15 beers. Come pick up the new record or if ya already have it help us belt out the songs. Pickup some tickets today for Friday, June 26th!

06/09/2026

🎉 Back by popular demand! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate The Venue's birthday with an outdoor summer concert featuring Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes on Friday, June 26.

Known for their heartfelt storytelling, Midwest roots, and unforgettable live shows, Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes return for a night of great music, good company, and summer vibes.

Let's make it a birthday party to remember!

06/08/2026

Heart fans, this one's for you!

This Saturday, June 13, Heartless brings the music of Heart to The Venue for a night packed with classic rock favorites, soaring vocals, and unforgettable guitar riffs.

From "Magic Man" and "Crazy on You" to "Barracuda" and "What About Love," Heartless captures the energy, power, and spirit that made Heart one of rock's most iconic bands.

The show also features songs Heart famously covered from legends like Led Zeppelin and The Who, along with stories from Heart's remarkable career.

Don't miss an evening celebrating one of rock's greatest bands.

06/04/2026

You don't just watch a Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band show... you're part of it.

For more than 20 years, this Chicago favorite has been bringing high-energy blues, R&B, New Orleans grooves, and rock to stages across the region.

Get ready for the band's return to The Venue on Friday, June 19 with an exclusive interview with Blues Bird Talent Agency and their amazing "594 Miles From Chicago" web series.

06/03/2026

We're excited to welcome bluegrass legend Jason Carter to The Venue for the first time this Sunday, June 7.

A three-time GRAMMY winner and six-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year, Carter spent three decades with the Del McCoury Band before stepping out on his own. His acclaimed solo album Lowdown Hoedown features collaborations with Billy Strings, Jerry Douglas, Sarah Jarosz, Dierks Bentley, and more.

Don't miss your chance to see one of bluegrass's most celebrated musicians up close and in an intimate setting.

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21 S. Broadway Avenue
Aurora, IL
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