Highwood Evening Gourmet Market

2026 EVENING GOURMET MARKET LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, June 3 (Opening Week), sponsored by Bella Via
6-9 PM – Stevie Craig Band. Enjoy the soft jazz of Stevie Craig’s tunes bringing his electric guitar and stellar singing to the iconic first night of celebration in Highwood’s Everts Park.

Wednesday, June 10
6-9 PM – Red Panda Band. Red Panda Band brings their high energy rock, pop, and country hits from the last five decades.

Wednesday, June 17 (Pride in the Park) sponsored by Giggles Play
6-9 PM – Dj Versage. Jam the night away with DJ Versage, a high energy DJ who is as fun to watch as they are to listen to, playing hits for the whole family.

Wednesday, June 24 (Inferno Fest)
6-9 PM - Los Perros Cubanos. Celebrate Highwood is fired up to bring you summer’s hottest event, Inferno Fest, with spicy food and beverages. Test the taste buds of the most fearless food enthusiasts accompanied with the musical stylings of Los Pedro’s Cubanos.

Wednesday, July 1
6-9 PM - The Vista Cruisers. Take a trip down memory lane with this exciting trio delivering a nostalgic journey through the 50s, 60s, and 70s, playing everything from Motown soul to the British Invasion hits you know and love.

Wednesday, July 8
6-9 PM - Rollover Band. Led by Louie Zagoras, this band blends roots rock with soulful Chicago blues for a high-energy, masterful performance that captivates every crowd.

Wednesday, July 15, sponsored by The Toadstool Pub
6-9 PM - Roger That Band. Get ready to dance! Serving a high-octane mix of California Surf, Rockabilly, and Garage Rock, they bring the sounds of legends like The Beatles and Elvis to life with a beat you can’t sit still for.

Wednesday, July 22
6-9 PM - Noah and Boogieman. Noah and Boogieman Playing a mix of Funk and Blues Music.

Wednesday, July 29 (Margarita Night), sponsored by the Budnik Family
6-9 PM - South of Disorder. This festive theme night invites attendees to dress in their favorite Jimmy Buffet-style, Parrothead and Hawaiian gear to party to the sounds of a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, South of Disorder. There will be beach balls, flamingos, margaritas, Caribbean food, key lime pie and more!

Wednesday, August 5, sponsored by The Toadstool Pub
6-9 PM - Salty Dogs. The Salty Dogs bring a refreshing blend of 90s alternative and country grit to the stage. Expect a high-energy set that bridges the gap between rock and roots.

Wednesday, August 12 (Garlic Fest), sponsored by Scotty’s on Sheridan
6-9 PM - A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes. The smell of garlic brings people from near and far to this festive food-filled fest that showcases a plethora of dishes with the ever-popular taste (and scent) of garlic, with live music from A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes and plenty of family-friendly activities to entertain all evening long.

Wednesday, August 19
6-9 PM - Railheart. Get lost in the jam with Railheart. Capturing the improvisational spirit of the Grateful Dead, this band uses authentic soundscapes and intricate musicianship to recreate the free-spirited energy of a classic Dead show.

Wednesday, August 26, sponsored by The Music Gallery
6-9 PM - Telstar. Experience the infectious hooks of Telstar. This Chicago-based power pop outfit, led by Anthony Calderisi and Mike Whalen, delivers melody-driven rock that’s as catchy as it is energetic.