The wait is over for Tuesday Evening in the Gardens, the summer concert series that combines live music and one of Rockford’s most popular tourist attractions.
All shows take place at Rockford’s renown Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Opening acts perform at 5:45 p.m. Headliners take the stage at 6:30.
The weekly summer concert series features local, regional and nationally touring musicians.
Here’s the lineup for summer 2025.
May 27
The Deslondes, New Orleans, Louisiana, AmericanaOpening: Silhoutte, Rockford, Illinois, folk
June 3
Them Coulee Boys Eau Claire, Wisconsin, bluegrassOpening: Swing Billy RFD, Rockford, Illinois, bluegrass/folk
June 10
Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, Rockford, Illinois, rock and rollOpening: 40 North, Rockford, Illinois, popular covers
June 17
Henhouse Prowlers, Chicago, Illinois, bluegrass/folkOpening: Eli Parker, Rockford, Illinois, singer-songwriter
June 24
Rollin’ Whiskey, Rockford, Illinois, country coversOpening: Low Gap, Lexington, Kentucky, Americana
July 1
Sinkane, Brooklyn, New York, R&B/reggae fusionOpening: Groove Hotel, Rockford, Illinois, jazz
July 8
Johnny & the Yooahoos, Munich, Germany, bluegrassOpening: The Lone Canary, Rockford, Illinois, singer-songwriter
July 15
Griffin William Sherry, Portland, Maine, AmericanaOpening: Kelly Steward, Rockford, Illinois, singer-songwriter
July 22
American Aquarium, Raleigh, North Carolina, country/rockOpening: Kristina Murray, Nashville, Tennessee, country
July 29
Garth, Brooklyn, New York, R&B/soulOpening: Anthony Jay Sanders, Chicago, Illinois, soul/rock
August 5
Danielle Juhre, Rockford, Illinois, pop/soul/R&BOpening: OriHaNa, Chicago, Illinois, anime soundtrack covers
August 12
Shamarr Allen, New Orleans, Louisiana, jazz fusionOpening: Too Deep, Rockford, Illinois, R&B/soul
August 19
That 70’s Band, Rockford, Illinois, ’70s coversOpening: The Sensations, Rockford, Illinois, popular covers
August 26
Lily Hiatt, Nashville, Tennessee, singer-songwriterOpening: TAE & The Neighborly, Green Bay, Wisconsin, soul/rock/R&B
For more, visit andersongardens.org/tuesday-evening-in-the-gardens/
About Tuesday Evenings in the Gardens
Carry-in picnic suppers are welcome, and concessions will be available from Woodfire Pizza and Fresco and a rotation of food trucks along with beverages from Prairie Street Brewing Company or Carlyle Brewing Company. Dairyhäus, a homemade ice cream parlor based in Rockton, will return featuring weekly flavors.
Admission is free for premium garden members and children ages 5 and under. For basic garden members and others, admission is $13 for adults, $12 for seniors and $11 for students and members of military.
Tickets are sold on-site the day of the concert.
Off-site parking is available at UIC College of Medicine – Rockford, 1601 Parkview Ave., which offers complimentary shuttle service to/from the gardens. A new sidewalk along Parkview offers a safe walking alternative.
Corina Curry is the editor of the Rockford Register Star. She can be reached at ccurry@rrstar.com.
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