Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns to downtown Lombard for 27th season

Posted June 12, 2026 5:26 pm

By Stephanie Calvillo, Village of Lombard

Karla and the Phat Cats will open Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series on Saturday, June 13. Courtesy of Karla and the Phat Cats

Lombard’s popular Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series returns on Saturday, June 13.

Now in its 27th year, the free summer series, brought to you by Tommy's Express Car Wash, will run for 10 Saturdays through Aug. 22 in downtown Lombard. These events will once again offer fun, family-friendly evenings filled with classic cars, live music and a lively downtown atmosphere.

The events will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. each Saturday, with live music from 6 to 9 p.m. on South Park Avenue. There will be no event on July 4.

The Throwbacks, who combine classic oldies songs from the 1950s and ‘60s with modern songwriting, will perform at Lombard Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series on June 20. Courtesy of The Throwbacks

Families with young children are encouraged to stop by the Kids' Corner area, sponsored by Keeley’s Plumbing Company and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd, to enjoy a variety of fun activities, including face painting, balloon artists, magic shows and more.

See classic cars during the annual Cruise Nights & Summer Concert Series on 10 Saturdays from June 13 through Aug. 22 in downtown Lombard. Courtesy of the village of Lombard

The 2026 concert lineup includes:

• June 13 — Karla & The Phat Cats (soulful renditions of pop, rock, and blues)

• June 20 — Throwbacks (classic 1950s and ’60s oldies reimagined with modern energy)

• June 27 — The Chain (Fleetwood Mac tribute band)

• July 11 — Reckless (rock, pop, dance, and country covers)

• July 18 — Ethan Bell (fusion of country, pop, and hip-hop)

• July 25 — Rocks Off (Rolling Stones tribute band)

The Rolling Stones tribute band Rocks Off will perform at Lombard’s Summer Concert Series on July 25. Courtesy of Rocks Off

• Aug. 1 — Gooroos (hits from the 1980s through today)

• Aug. 8 — Murley (Rock music from the 1960s through today)

• Aug. 16 — Blooze Brothers (Blues Brothers tribute plus classic rock, Motown, and party favorites)

• Aug. 23 — Hi Infidelity (1980s rock cover band)

Additionally, to help accommodate the large-scale layout of the finale event, address limited cruise car parking and prioritize the safety of all attendees, the Cruise Car portion of the series will run through Saturday, Aug. 15, only.

The series will conclude on Aug. 22 with a Summer Concert Finale, featuring a live music concert on St. Charles Road, without the classic car display.

The village is grateful to the many sponsors who make this event possible. In addition to Presenting Sponsor, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, and Kids’ Corner Sponsors, Keeley’s Plumbing Company and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., they thank the corporate sponsors: Annamarie Moise Realty Team-Keller Williams Premiere Properties, ComEd, Culver’s, Gina Damore Realtor-Get More with Damore-Keller Williams Premiere Properties, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins Ltd., Lombard Bank & Trust, Lombard Moose Lodge, Old Second National Bank, Packey Webb Ford, Patio Restaurant, Platinum Partners Realtors, Prescient Solutions and State Farm Agent Todd MacDonald.

Blooze Brothers bring their Blues Brothers tribute as well as classic rock and Motown at the Lombard Summer Concert Series. Courtesy of Blooze Brothers

For more information about the Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series, visit villageoflombard.org/cruisenights. For updates, follow the Lombard Cruise Nights at facebook.com/lombardcruisenights.