Free Outdoor Concert Series

Lakeside Pavilion

A full Lakeside Summer Series is in the works for 2026, promising an exciting summer of free performances for our community. In the meantime, visitors are invited to enjoy our Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World exhibition events this summer! Find more details here.

Weather Policy

  • In the case of inclement weather, concerts may be moved inside to the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre. Check the website and MAC Facebook Page for weather updates after 2:00pm.
  • In the case of concerts moving indoors to the Belushi Performance Hall, seating will be limited to the 800. FREE tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 5p in front of the MAC building. A limit of two (2) tickets per person will be given away.
  • For indoor concerts, food and drinks will be available for sale beginning at 6:30p and doors to the theater will open at 6:30p based on artist set-up needs.
  • Chairs, coolers, blankets, outside food, or drink ARE NOT permitted into the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.

Lakeside Location

The Lakeside Pavilion is located immediately behind the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. Address is 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Below is a map that shows the location of the pavilion on the college campus. We recommend parking in either the front parking lot (Fawell A) or the one alongside the PE building (College 1A). You can find directions and a map here.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Sunday, August 3 | 6-8p

New Philharmonic Concert Maestro Muspratt conducts New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the MAC, in a free outdoor concert featuring the music of Debussy’s La Mer (The Sea), in honor of Hokuai’s Under the Wave off Kanagawa. Food vendor: 302 Wheaton

Saturday, August 9 | 11a-5:30p

Hokusai Japan Fest MOVED TO AUGUST 9 Join us for a celebratory festival filled with traditional Japanese entertainment. Throughout the day, enjoy cultural activities, Japanese food vendors, and more. Schedule subject to change: 1-1:35 PM – ORiHANA, a modern J-pop project reimagining iconic songs from anime TV series and movies, as well as popular songs…
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