Feels Like the First Time
Delavan park announces 2026 concert lineup
7th Heaven is performing a free concert Saturday, Aug. 10, at the phoenix park Bandshell in Delavan.
DELAVAN — Who doesn't like free live music?
Tributes to various musical legends, a performance from the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra and more are set this summer at the Phoenix Park Bandshell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan.
Each year, the Friends of Phoenix Park Band Shell organizes a roster of events that people can experience for free.
Generally, there is usually at least one free event a week at the bandshell from late May through September.
While live music is popular throughout the schedule, there are also faith-based gatherings, programs and more at the park.
Following are some highlights of the recently released 2026 Phoenix Park Band Shell event schedule.
May & June
Feels Like the First Time: Foreigner Tribute — May 23, 7-9 p.m. Milwaukee-based seven-piece performs the music of Foreigner.
Jazz in the Park — May 30, 2-4 p.m. Delavan High School Jazz Band performs.
Joel Baer Band — May 30, 7-9 p.m. Active performing and recording drummer in the Chicago area to play.
The BriTins — June 6, 7-9 p.m. Milwaukee's The BriTins covers the music of the Beatles, playing everything from "Love Me Do" to a trip along the Magical Mystery Tour.
Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns — June 13, 7-9 p.m. Eight-piece dance band does funk, R&B, soul and more.
Take It Easy — June 20, 7-9 p.m. Eagles tribute.
July
Ain't That America — July 4, 6-8 p.m. John Mellencamp tribute.
Nauti-Nauti — July 11, 7-9 p.m. Yacht rock outfit with a song list culled from the likes of Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne and more.
The Chicago Experience Band — July 18, 7-9 p.m. Chicago area group describes themselves as a "rock and roll band with horns."
Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra — July 19, 4-6 p.m.
Kashmir — July 25, 7-9 p.m. Chicago area Led Zeppelin tribute act has performed numerous times throughout Walworth County.
August & September
Icons of Country: Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan Tribute — Aug. 1, 7-9 p.m.
Tallan Latz — Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m. Part of an annual car show in Delavan, the performance will also be a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan.
The Electric Cars Band — Aug. 8, 7-9 p.m. The Cars tribute.
Hypnotized — Aug. 15, 7-9 p.m. Fleetwood Mac tribute.
7th Heaven — Aug. 29, 7-9 p.m. Long-running Midwest musical act.
Steely Dane — Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m. Steely Dan tribute.
Think Floyd — Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Pink Floyd tribute with special light show.
For more about the Phoenix Park Band Shell, go to phoenixparkbandshell.com.
