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The Illinois Brass Band

founded 1991

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 29, 2026

2:00 PM
Joint Performance with The Fox Valley Brass Band
Wesley United Methodist Church
14 N. May Street
Aurora, IL
Tickets available at the door.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7:30 PM
IBB Open rehearsal and joint performance with The Fox Valley Brass Band
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights
1903 E. Euclid Ave.
Arlington Hts, IL
Free admission.

Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2026

North American Brass Band Association
Annual Championships
Ft. Wayne, IN
Watch for updates

Saturday, April 25, 2026

7:00 PM
Elgin History Museum Members Gala
Elgin, IL
IBB Brass Quintet
Private event

Friday and Saturday, June 19 & 20, 2026

Friday Evening required and choice march contest
Saturday entertainment contest featuring 10 brass bands from across the USA.
Wurst Brass Festival
Amana, IA
Watch for Updates

Friday, June 26, 2026

7:00 PM
Elmhurst History Museum
120 East Park Ave
Elmhurst, IL

Free outdoor summer concert.
Bring a chair or blanket.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

6:00 PM
Sun City
Huntley, IL

Free outdoor summer concert.
Bring a chair or blanket.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

10:00am
Arlington Heights 4 th of July Parade
See village website for parade route information

Thursday, July 16, 2026

6:30 PM
Gail Borden Public Library
270 N. Grove Ave
Elgin, IL

Free outdoor summer concert.
Bring a chair or blanket.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

3:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights
1903 E. Euclid Ave.
Arlington Hts, IL
Free outdoor summer concert.
Moves Indoors in the event of inclement weather
Bring a chair or blanket.

Friday, August 7, 2026

8:00 PM
Park Ridge Fine Arts Society
Concerts at Hodges Park
At the intersection of Courtland Ave and S. Prospect Ave
Park Ridge, IL
Free outdoor summer concert.
Bring a chair or blanket.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:00 PM
IBB 35 th Anniversary Concert with special guest soloist
Crimi Audutorium
Aurora University
407 S. Calumet Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Ticket sales through the IBB Web site
Beginning Sept, 20, 2026

Saturday, December 19, 2026

5:00 PM
“Holiday Classics” family holiday concert
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
307 Cedar Avenue
St. Charles, IL
Adults $15, Children 18 and under $5, Families (2 adults and up to 4 children) $35
Advance ticket sales through IBB web site beginning Nov. 14, 2026.
Or at the door the day of the performance.

Tuesday, March 2, 2027

7:30 PM
Geneva High School
Joint Performance

NABBA Champions - 1996-98; 2000-2 Association of Concert Bands Illinois Arts Council
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

National Endowment for the Arts