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Your Weekend Guide to Rockford
September 18 – September 20, 2026 · 12 events
This weekend in Rockford, Illinois brings 12 live events across the city. Here's what's on.
Rockford's hometown heroes Cheap Trick put the city on the rock and roll map, and its live events scene still carries that blue-collar pride. The Coronado Performing Arts Center, a lavish 1927 atmospheric theater with a ceiling of drifting clouds and stars, hosts concerts, comedy, and the symphony downtown. The BMO Center brings arena acts and sports to the riverfront, while Anderson Japanese Gardens — among the finest in North America — hosts a beloved summer evening concert series in a setting of ponds and pines. Stroll on State each November kicks off the holidays with one of the region's biggest one-day festivals.
Events in Rockford This Sunday
1 event is listed for Sunday, including ICA The Red Carpet Competition at BMO Center (9:00 AM). Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20
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RockfordIllinoisThis Weekend
12 events
Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM
FundraiserMarshmallow's Hope - 90's Throwback Gala with Too Hype Crew
Hard Rock Live Rockford · Rockford
Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM
SportsICA The Red Carpet Competition
BMO Center · Rockford
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 PM
ComedyTheresa Caputo: The Experience
Hard Rock Live Rockford · Rockford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's happening in Rockford this weekend?
- There are 12 events happening in Rockford this weekend (September 18 – September 20, 2026), including Alumni Trip to Hull House at Rockford University Clark Arts Center, Mid-Term Success Tools Workshop at Map Room – Howard Colman Library, S.A.G.A Club Meeting! at Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, Rockford City Market — Friday at Rockford City Market. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
- Are there free things to do in Rockford this weekend?
- No events in Rockford this weekend are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.
- What events are happening in Rockford this Sunday?
- 1 listed events are happening in Rockford this Sunday, including ICA The Red Carpet Competition at BMO Center (9:00 AM).
- Where can I find things to do in Rockford, Illinois?
- VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Rockford. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.
