Everclear to headline Antioch’s 2026 “It’s Thursday” Summer Concert Series kickoff concert
Free, all-ages show set for Thursday, June 11 at the Antioch Bandshell
Antioch, IL (March 24, 2026) – The Village of Antioch has partnered with the Raymond Auto Group and 95 WIIL Rock radio to announce the Summer 2026 “It’s Thursday” Concert Series kickoff concert featuring Grammy nominated Everclear on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center (Antioch Bandshell), 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch, IL 60002.
All It’s Thursday concerts, including the Everclear kickoff concert, are free, open to all ages, and held rain or shine. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for the Everclear show, with music starting at 6:00 p.m. An opening band will be announced at a later date. The rest of the summer concerts start at 7 p.m.
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination.
“Our ‘It’s Thursday’ summer concert series is a celebration of the Village of Antioch and a great way to support our local restaurants and businesses,” said Mayor Scott J. Gartner. “We’re excited to welcome Everclear to kick off our summer of music at the bandshell. This promises to be an exciting show for all ages. Come join us for a night of great music and experience all that downtown Antioch has to offer.”
Downtown Antioch features nearly a dozen restaurants and bars, and nearly two dozen boutique retail stores, with many more restaurants and shopping opportunities throughout the entire community.
For more information on upcoming events in Antioch, visit the Village of Antioch website,
www.antioch.il.gov, or follow the verified Village of Antioch, Illinois – Government Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/EnjoyAntioch
Antioch’s “It’s Thursday” summer concert series at the
William Brook Entertainment Complex – Antioch Bandshell:
(All shows start at 7 p.m., except for June 11th, which starts at 6 p.m.)
June 11: Everclear (Kickoff Concert — doors 5:00 p.m.; music 6:00 p.m.; opening band TBA) June 11
June 18: Mr. Myers (Caribbean rock)
June 25: GooRoos (90s–Now)
July 2: No concert
July 4: Fourth of July Party at Sequoit Creek Park!
July 9: Heartache Tonight (Eagles Tribute)
July 16: Too Hype Crew (Hip Hop / Tribute)
July 23: Billy Elton (Billy Joel / Elton John Cover)
July 30: The Complex (Local Rock)
August 6: Blooze Brothers / Car Show (R&B/Blues)
August 13: Totally Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute)
August 20: Chicago Experience (Chicago Tribute)
August 27: Mike and Joe (Modern Rock Cover)
