City of Morris Announces Inaugural Winter Concert Series

The City of Morris is excited to announce the launch of its Inaugural Winter Concert Series, bringing six evenings of free live entertainment to downtown Morris from December through March.  The new series will feature a variety of musical acts performing at the nostaligic former movie theater located at 118 E. Jefferson Street in the heart of downtown Morris.

Building on the success of the city’s popular summer concert offerings, which include the Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn and Rock the Park in Goold Park, the Winter Concert Series is designed to keep the music playing during the colder months while encouraging residents and visitors to explore and experience everything downtown Morris has to offer.

“We are always looking for new and exciting ways to bring people together and make Morris a great place to live or visit,” said Mayor Chris Brown.  “Our summer concerts have become a wonderful tradition, and we wanted to build on that success by offering something special during the winter months that is close to home for our residents.  The former movie theater is the perfect setting for live entertainment, and we’re excited to bring people back to a space that holds so many memories for those of us that remember going to movies there.”

The inaugural series will feature an exciting lineup of performers offering something for nearly every musical tasted, from big band and yacht rock to blues, classic rock, and tribute performances.

2026 – 2027 Winter Concert Series Lineup

• Thursday, December 10 – Del Bergeson Orchestra: One of the Chicago area’s premier big bands will kick off the series with an evening of outstanding music, including holiday favorites to get everyone in the spirit of the season.
• Saturday, January 2 – The Ron Burgundy’s: Get ready for smooth sounds, satin swagger, and a fun-filled evening of yacht rock favorites.
• Thursday, January 14 – Cadillac Groove: A high-energy performance featuring an irresistible blend of blues, soul, rock, and R&B.
• Saturday, February 6 – Billy Elton: Enjoy the timeless hits of two legendary performers, Billy Joel and Elton John, in an entertaining tribute show.
• Thursday, February 18 – The Sumthins: An evening of classic rock favorites that will have audiences singing along.
• Saturday, March 6 – Buford T. Judd and the Dumptrucks: Closing out the inaugural season with an entertaining mix of classic rock, country, southern rock, and blues, including audience requests.

All concerts are free and will take place from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.  A bar will be available for attendees wishing to purchase beverages and refreshments.

The City of Morris is especially grateful to Terra Engineering, the Presenting Sponsor of the Inaugural Winter Concert Series, for its generous support in helping make this new community entertainment opportunity possible.

“Events like this give our residents a reason to get out during what can be a difficult season for some and enjoy time with family and friends,” added Mayor Brown, “We hope people will make an evening of it by enjoying dinner at one of our local restaurants, visiting our shops, and then joining us for some great live music.”

The Winter Concert Series is another example of the city’s continued commitment to providing quality recreational and entertainment opportunities for residents while experiencing the excitement of this new winter tradition.

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