Arcada Theatre shows this fall and winter: Art Garfunkel to Blue Öyster Cult

Updated Nov. 13, 2026: Shows from Nov. 10-12 have passed and were removed.

If you want a big-name show without driving into Chicago, the Arcada Theatre on Main Street in St. Charles has a full calendar through New Year's Eve. Here is what the theater has posted for November and December, pulled from its official listings.

November headliners

The rest of the month runs from classic rock to a one-man show.

• Foghat and Head East - Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.
• The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Sunday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m.
• Art Garfunkel, What a Wonderful World Concert - Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.
• Steven Page with Dag Juhlin - Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
• The Orchestra starring ELO and ELO Part II former members - Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
• Chazz Palminteri in his one-man show, A Bronx Tale - Sunday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m.
• Bret Michaels Black Friday Party - Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.

Holiday shows

Several December dates lean into the season, and a few are matinees that work well for families or anyone who would rather be home before dark.

• The Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Christmas Mood - Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., with the dance floor open.
• Luminare Christmas - Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. The Arcada says it is led by a former Mannheim Steamroller keyboardist.
• A Very Cher-y Christmas starring Lisa McClowry - Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.
• The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show - Friday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. The listing says the show includes a visit from Santa.
• Top of the World, a Carpenters tribute holiday show - Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m.
• Christmas Wizards, a night of Trans-Siberian Orchestra music starring Infinity - Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
• Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas - Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.

December rock nights and New Year's Eve

• Stephen Pearcy of Ratt with John Corabi - Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
• Zepparella, an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute - Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m.
• Los Lobos with Backyard Tire Fire - Friday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.
• Blue Öyster Cult - Sunday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
• BoDeans - Wednesday, Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m.
• New Year's Eve Party with Infinity - Thursday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8. The Arcada lists it as an all-ages show, with food and drinks for sale.

Before you buy tickets

The Arcada does not post ticket prices on its event pages. Prices show up when you click through to eTix, the theater's ticketing partner, or you can call the box office at 630-962-7000.

A few house rules from the theater's FAQ are worth knowing ahead of time:

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• There are no senior or child discounts, and everyone needs a ticket, including kids on a lap.
• The processing fee is the same online, by phone or at the box office.
• Shows start at the time on the ticket, opening act or not.
• Shows are all ages unless the listing says otherwise.
• Street parking around the theater is free, and there are several parking garages nearby.

January is already filling in too, with Heart by Heart on Jan. 15 and Hugo: The Journey Experience on Jan. 22. Check arcadalive.com for the full list.