Chicago’s original drummer, Cinderella’s Tom Kiefer and Sister Hazel to play Schaumburg’s Septemberfest

Posted May 19, 2025 2:58 pm

Eric Peterson

Danny Seraphine & CTA will headline the main stage acts on the first day of Schaumburg's Septemberfest Saturday, Aug. 30. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg

Danny Seraphine & CTA, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer and Sister Hazel will headline the main stage at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest over Labor Day weekend from Saturday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 1.

Danny Seraphine & CTA will perform at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Seraphine is the original drummer and co-founder of the band Chicago. He and his all-star band perform the music of Chicago. SEMPLE Band will open at 6:30 p.m.

Cinderella’s Tom Keifer will headline the main stage at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. He will brings his signature vocals and guitar-driven anthems to the stage with Keifer Band. Hairbangers Ball, a Chicago-based tribute to all things ‘80s rock will open at 6:30 p.m. A 15-minute fireworks display will follow the performance at 10 p.m.

Cinderella's Tom Kiefer and Kiefer Band will play Schaumburg's Septemberfest on Sunday, Aug. 31 ahead of a fireworks display on the municipal grounds. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg

Just Like Pink: The Nation’s Premiere Pink Experience will perform at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 following the Labor Day Parade.

Sister Hazel will headline the main stage at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 with a performance that blends rock, alternative and country with their signature sound. Foo Fighters Experience will open for Sister Hazel at 5:30 p.m.

Sister Hazel, whose hits include 1997’s “All for You,” will close out the main stage acts at Schaumburg's Septemberfest Monday, Sept. 1. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg

A schedule of performing acts for the Local Stage can be found online at septemberfest.org.

Though all entertainment acts are free, VIP tickets are available for $35 each, and $20 for the Monday afternoon show. VIP ticket holders get a chair at the main stage, come-and-go privileges, access to a climate-controlled restroom and VIP access to the bar.

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