New RiverEdge Park 2026 Tom King

RiverEdge Park

RiverEdge Park is located at 360 N. Broadway, right across from Metra’s Aurora Transportation Center. Following a year off for renovations, music fans are finding RiverEdge is bigger and better than ever, ready to attract music lovers to downtown Aurora for live concert excitement, a warm community feel, and gorgeous views of the Fox River. Concertgoers can look forward to new amenities including a new 16-station beverage pavilion, an expanded entrance with ticket booth, an expanded grass seating area, three new jumbotrons, a new restroom building with 24 women’s and 18 men’s facilities, four new family/anyone restrooms, a new backstage artist pavilion, and a new, in-house food vendor, local Aurora favorite Strawberries BBQ.

RiverEdge Park Renovation Reel

Upcoming Events at RiverEdge Park

  • July 16, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars. The Goonies A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate’s long-lost treasure in this 1985 family favorite.

  • July 17, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Experience the nostalgia and energy of the greatest decade of music: the 1980s! Entertaining audiences since 2003, Sixteen Candles travels the country to bring 80s music to life in full force for a memorable and exciting concert experience that you won’t soon forget.

  • July 18, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the musical essence of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philly-based group brings six veteran, multi-instrumentalist musicians, intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never…

  • July 19, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

The City of Aurora and RiverEdge Park are teaming up to present FREE World Cup Viewing Parties. Bring your friends, blankets, and bag chairs, and watch the knockout round action live on the big screen. Two watch parties are scheduled this week, and save the date to watch the championship match…

  • July 25, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Six One Five Collective will bring their country sound to downtown Aurora on Saturday, July 25. In the spirit of the Highwaymen, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and Fleetwood Mac, Six One Five Collective is a three-time, Grammy-nominated, all-American band rooted in the heart of Nashville. Their show…

  • July 30, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars. The Princess and the Frog A waitress desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

  • July 31, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Nothing says summer in America like the rock-and-roll of Bob Seger. By popular demand, Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience is back in Aurora this summer. It’s pure American rock-and-roll classics like “Night Moves,” “Turn the Page,” “Travelin’ Man” and “Old Time Rock & Roll,” with a…

  • August 06, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars. Coco A boy who dreams of becoming a great musician embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors in this 2017 Pixar family favorite.

  • August 08, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Now this is a story all about how your favorite ‘90s jams got brought to life, with big sound, big energy, and zero tracks. This is a full, all-live band straight outta Chicago, serving up pop perfection the way it was meant to be: loud, fun, and totally in the moment. From Britney to Blink, Spice…

  • August 09, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Feel the rhythm, soak up the summer, and sing along with UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, the original voice of the band. They bring the smooth sounds of reggae-pop to life with iconic hits like “Red, Red Wine” and “Kingston Town.” Grab your friends, bring a blanket, and get ready for a night of…

Gov’t Mule

Aug 13
  • August 13, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

For three decades, Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by…

  • August 14, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – are bringing…

  • August 15, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Poi Dog Pondering (PDP) is the ever-exploring musical collective, led by band founder and principle visionary Frank Orrall. Raised in the Pacific Ocean and in the rain forests of Hawai’i, Frank’s songwriting is rooted in nature and the sensual world. Frank has guided his ever-evolving musical…

  • August 16, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

It’s an epic line-up of 80s favorites including Thomas Dolby and The Lost Toy People, A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club and Tommy Tutone. Get ready to sing and dance along to all your favorite songs like “I Ran,” “Obsession,” “Wild Wild West” and…

  • August 21, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Reproducing the complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. The show…

  • August 23, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Third Eye Blind will play RiverEdge Park on Sunday, August 23. Led by Stephan Jenkins, this San Francisco band’s 1997 debut album included monster hits like “How’s It Going to Be?” and "Semi-Charmed Life,” which, today, has 50+ million views on YouTube. In sum, they’ve put out ten best-selling…

  • August 29, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

It’s simple: They look like The Bee Gees. They sound like The Bee Gees. If you love The Bee Gees’ music, then be there for Stayin’ Alive. Yes, you’ll hear all the hits like “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin,” “You Should Be Dancing,” and “Stayin’ Alive.” But you’ll also get the songs these mega stars…

Cheap Trick

Sep 10
  • September 10, 2026
  • RiverEdge Park

Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band from Illinois, are coming to town with their classic hits like “I Want You To Want Me,” “Dream Police,” “The Flame,” “Surrender” and more. Don’t miss Cheap Trick’s signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities, live…

Audiences are encouraged to bring bag chairs for seating on designated cement areas. Bag chairs and blankets are welcome on grass. Standing room only in front of the stage. Visit the Park’s Plan Your Visit page for more information, directions, parking options and outside food policies. For weather updates, call the RiverEdge Park Weather Line, (630) 723-2480, or follow @RiverEdgeAurora on Facebook and Instagram

Expanded seating and renovations at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Illinois Thomas J. King, Aurora Civic Center Authority
Enjoy expanded seating and renovations at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Illinois

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