The MAC Lakeside Pavilion Summer Concerts: The Magic of Motown

Join us for our 6th annual Lakeside Summer Series for free outdoor entertainment all season long! This beautifully designed area includes a performance space looking out over a lush lawn and gorgeous lake. Bring blankets, lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy the variety of performances we have scheduled for you.

August 9: The Magic of Motown — the BEST live Motown tribute concert is BACK!

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breathtaking live concert spectacular! The Magic of Motown returns with the incredible harmonies and smooth moves made famous by The Supremes; The Temptations; The Four Tops; Stevie Wonder; Marvin Gaye; Earth, Wind & Fire, and more! Don’t miss the biggest Motown party of the year!

Enjoy a unique and changing menu from Parkers’ Restaurant and Bar, delicious burgers from Weber Grill, made-to-order cheese plates and picnic boxes from Marché in Glen Ellyn, Chicago style dogs from heavenly Hot Dogs, desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes, coffee and other specialty drinks from I have a Bean, soda, popcorn and ice cream.

For those of you over 21, head over to our cocktail tent for wine and beer (click here for information). Sorry, no outside alcoholic beverages permitted. Movies begin at 8p and concerts start at 7:30p.

PLEASE NOTE:
– The park will not open to anyone until 6p for security and sound check reasons. NO ONE will be allowed to enter or save space on the lawn earlier than 6p.
– We are collecting non-perishable food items for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry at Friday night performances.
– Apollo Live Student talent competition winners will be opening for each show at 7:15p.

Weather Policy

• In the case of inclement weather, some concerts may be moved inside the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.
• In the case of concerts moving indoors to the Belushi Performance Hall, seating may be limited. 780 FREE tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis beginning at 5:00 pm in the MAC lobby.  A limit of 2 tickets per person will be given away.
• Food and drinks will be available for sale beginning at 5:30 pm.
• Doors to the theater will open between 6:00-6:30 pm based on set-up needs.
• No chairs, coolers, blankets, outside food or drink are permitted into the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.

Lakeside Concessions

MAC Concessions are available at all concerts and movies. Concession menu includes: wine, beer, soda, special drinks, hamburgers, hotdogs, desserts, popcorn and snacks. Outside alcohol is not permitted onto the property as well as coolers, kegs, umbrellas, tents and skateboards.