Genesee Theatre

Genesee Theatre The Genesee Theatre is a concert, performing arts, and private events venue in Waukegan, Illinois.
(1867)

The historic Genesee Theatre is a 2,400 seat entertainment venue located in Waukegan, Illinois. Located along the northern shore of Lake Michigan between Chicago and Milwaukee, the Genesee Theatre is a hub of activity for Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Hosting a variety of music, comedy, and dance, the Genesee marks Waukegan as a destination for high-quality entertainment once reserved

for major cities. The Genesee was built in 1927 as a vaudeville stage and movie palace before being restored in 2004 to its modern glory as a live entertainment venue boasting one of the largest stages in the Midwest, an acoustically dynamic auditorium, and a beautifully restored grand lobby for intimate and elegant events.

🚨SUPPORT ADDED🚨Braden Hull will be opening for Sara Evans at The Genesee on November 19th!Braden’s debut single under Me...
08/30/2026

🚨SUPPORT ADDED🚨

Braden Hull will be opening for Sara Evans at The Genesee on November 19th!

Braden’s debut single under Melody Place, “Coulda Been Love,” dropped in May 2025, followed by “Best Lookin Bad Decision,” “Hot Girl Summer,” and fan-favorite “One Day I Wanna.” With a sound rooted in authenticity, Braden Hull is quickly becoming one of country music’s most unforgettable new voices.

đź“·: Laramie Lomanto

Get your tickets today > https://bit.ly/SARAEVANSWAUK26

Something for everyone this fall!Whose Live Anyway | Sep 11thRussell Peters | Sep 12thThe Fixx, Colin Blunstone & Peter ...
08/28/2026

Something for everyone this fall!

Whose Live Anyway | Sep 11th
Russell Peters | Sep 12th
The Fixx, Colin Blunstone & Peter Asher | Sep 17th
Steely Dane: Ultimate Steely Dan Tribute | Sep 18th
Brit Floyd | Sep 24th & 25th
KC & The Sunshine Band | Sep 26th

Find tickets to these shows and more: https://www.geneseetheatre.com/shows-tickets

Happy Birthday LeAnn Rimes!Celebrate 30 years of her debut album "blue" at the Genesee on November 6th. Hear all the hit...
08/28/2026

Happy Birthday LeAnn Rimes!

Celebrate 30 years of her debut album "blue" at the Genesee on November 6th. Hear all the hits like "Blue", "How Do I Live", "Can't Fight the Moonlight" and more!

Tickets on sale now > https://bit.ly/LEANNRIMESWAUK26

Marc Martel brings the music of Freddie Mercury to life in one spectacular tribute show. Martel is the talented performe...
08/27/2026

Marc Martel brings the music of Freddie Mercury to life in one spectacular tribute show.

Martel is the talented performer who became famous covering Queen on YouTube and eventually lent his singing voice to the 2018 blockbuster movie "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Join us for One Vision of Queen at the Genesee on October 30th > https://bit.ly/VISIONOFQUEENWAUK26

Russell Peters' breakout debut stand-up special "Outsourced" turns 20 today!Recorded at Warfield Theatre in January, it ...
08/26/2026

Russell Peters' breakout debut stand-up special "Outsourced" turns 20 today!

Recorded at Warfield Theatre in January, it aired on Comedy Central 6 months later to rave reviews and eventually certified 11x platinum in Canada.

Don't miss international comedian Russell Peters at the Genesee on September 12th > https://bit.ly/RUSSELLPETERSWAUK26

JUST ANNOUNCED! Join four bands from the 90s and early 2000s for a night of nostalgic hits!Online presale for 'Songs You...
08/25/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED! Join four bands from the 90s and early 2000s for a night of nostalgic hits!

Online presale for 'Songs You Remember' ft. EVE 6, Fastball, Blessid Union of Souls and The Click Five starts Wednesday, 8/26, at 10am! Use code REWIND > https://bit.ly/FASTBALLWAUK26

Public on-sale takes place this Friday, 8/28, at 10am. No code needed.

Reminder: Ticketmaster is The Genesee Theatre's only authorized online ticket seller.

DID YOU KNOW: Jefferson Starship has an interesting connection to "The Matrix" (1999)?"The Matrix Resurrections" (2021) ...
08/24/2026

DID YOU KNOW: Jefferson Starship has an interesting connection to "The Matrix" (1999)?

"The Matrix Resurrections" (2021) features Jefferson Airplane's hit song "White Rabbit". Of course, all Matrix fans know that Neo is told to follow the while rabbit.

But founding Jefferson Airplane member Marty Balin founded The Matrix, a San Francisco (fourth Matrix movie takes place) nightclub that operated from 1965 to 1972, where the original lineup rose to local prominence.

The Matrix became central to the San Francisco rock music scene, featuring performances by the Grateful Dead, The Velvet Underground, Boz Scaggs, Santana, The Doors and more over the years!

Tickets are on sale now for October 24th > https://bit.ly/JEFFERSONSTARSHIPWAUK26

The Atlanta Rhythm Section FIREFALL Orleans

JUST ANNOUNCED! Air Supply returns to the Genesee with timeless hits and new songs from their latest album!Online presal...
08/24/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED! Air Supply returns to the Genesee with timeless hits and new songs from their latest album!

Online presale for Air Supply starts Wednesday, 8/26, at 10am! Use code AIRTIME > https://bit.ly/AIRSUPPLYWAUK27

Public on-sale takes place this Friday, 8/28, at 10am. No code needed.

Reminder: Ticketmaster is The Genesee Theatre's only authorized online ticket seller.

DID YOU KNOW: Shaun Cassidy was nominated for Best New Artist at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards after releasing his self-...
08/23/2026

DID YOU KNOW: Shaun Cassidy was nominated for Best New Artist at the 20th Annual Grammy Awards after releasing his self-titled debut album in 1977.

He was up against artists like Andy Gibb, Foreigner and winner Debby Boone.

Join Shaun Cassidy at the Genesee on November 13th for a night of songs & stories > https://bit.ly/SHAUNCASSIDYWAUK26

Address

203 N Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL
60085

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11am - 5:30pm
Friday 11am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18472636300

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