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Events in Rockford, IL

88 upcoming events in Rockford, IL, including 35 sports events, 24 concerts, 9 comedy shows, and 9 arts events. The busiest venues are BMO Center, Hard Rock Live Rockford, and Coronado Theatre. Next up: Jeff Dunham: Inappropriate Contact on Wed, Oct 21, 2026.
Upcoming events
88
This weekend
3
Venues
3
Population
148,655
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About Rockford

Rockford is a city in Winnebago and Ogle counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located in far northern Illinois on the banks of the Rock River. It is the fifth-most populous city in Illinois, with a population of 148,655 at the 2020 census. The Rockford metropolitan area has an estimated 337,000 residents. Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County and the most populous city in Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on in Rockford this weekend?

There are 3 events in Rockford, IL this weekend (Oct 23 – 25). See the weekend list for concerts, sports and shows.

Are there any events in Rockford today?

Nothing is listed for today yet. Try this weekend's events instead.

What are the busiest venues in Rockford?

By number of upcoming events: BMO Center (37), Hard Rock Live Rockford (26), and Coronado Theatre (25).

How many concerts are coming to Rockford?

24 concerts listed in Rockford, IL.