Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome Second Hand News to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, June 14, 2025!

Second Hand News recreates the experience of seeing Fleetwood Mac in their heyday. Made up of veteran Chicago musicians the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful attention to detail, and electric live shows. Through the talents of these seasoned performers, the spirit and musicianship of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham come to life on stage. Audiences are energized by dynamic deliveries of favorites from the band’s extensive catalog of hits as well as deep cuts beloved by superfans. The fun these musicians have recreating these classic songs together is infectious and will bring you to your feet in shared appreciation for one of the greatest bands of all time.

Second Hand News will perform a FREE show as part of The Pavilion at Wolf Lake’s Summer Concert Series. Don’t miss a great evening with Second Hand News on Saturday, June 14th at The Pav!

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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome Swift Nation to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, June 21, 2025!

Prepare to embark on a thrilling musical odyssey that spans the entire spectrum of Taylor Swift’s illustrious career. Swift Nation, the premier live band sing-along tribute, invites you to join us on a remarkable journey through the eras of Taylor Swift’s momentous musical evolution.

Swift Nation is not just a band; it’s a time-traveling musical expedition. From the country-infused melodies of Taylor’s early albums to the chart-topping pop hits that followed, Swift Nation meticulously recreates every era, allowing you to relive the magic of Taylor Swift’s music from start to finish. Swift Nation’s dedication to authenticity ensures that each performance is a true reflection of Taylor Swift’s unparalleled career. From the intimate storytelling of her early work to the bold, anthemic choruses of her recent albums, every song is delivered with precision and passion.

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome Echoes of Pompeii to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, August 9th, 2025!

Echoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 11-piece orchestra to give fans the true sound of a Pink Floyd concert. From synthesizers, delayed vocals, slide guitars and female backup singers, Echoes of Pompeii leaves no stone unturned. They will grab you with our state-of-the-art visuals such as lasers, lights, video, and iconic images that Pink Floyd was well known to produce. Echoes of Pompeii plays all eras of Pink Floyd from the early Syd Barrett days to the later exclusion of the Roger Waters era, and everything in between. So let Echoes of Pompeii take you back in time when we were all young and listening to the best music and making the best memories.

Echoes of Pompeii will perform a FREE show as part of The Pavilion at Wolf Lake’s Summer Concert Series. Don’t miss a great evening with Echoes of Pompeii on Saturday, August 9th at The Pav!

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome the return of Trippin’ Billies to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025!

Trippin Billies, the nation’s premier Dave Matthews Band tribute group, is BACK for this year’s FREE Summer Concert Series at The Pav. Don’t miss some of Chicago’s best musicians performing some of the Dave Matthews Band’s best!

Trippin’ Billies will perform a FREE show as part of The Pavilion at Wolf Lake’s Summer Concert Series.
Don’t miss a great evening with Trippin’ Billies on Saturday, August 23rd at The Pav!

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome the return of Sinatra Forever to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, September 6th!

Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and join us for this FREE show as part of The Pav Summer Series! Sinatra Forever: A Salute to Frank Sinatra is a timeless concert that pays homage to the greatest singer of all time with American Songbook standards featuring original arrangements performed by Frank Sinatra.

You won’t want to miss Sinatra Forever on Saturday, September 6th at The Pav!

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome BONFIRE to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, September 13th!

BONFIRE brings an incomparable kick to your senses. Highly colorful stage antics, true addictive sound, and exciting energy mix with a wall of Marshalls, bagpipes, a Hells Bell, cannons, video screen, a stripping guitarist. and a large inflatable Rosie that will leave you feeling like you had a literal kick in the teeth! Experience the spectacle that is Bonfire, the international true and exciting production likeness and tribute band to the real AC/DC. Legitimate right down to their guitar pickups!

You won’t want to miss BONFIRE on Saturday, September 13th at The Pav!

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome the return of Shining Star to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, September 20th!

Shining Star brings that special, magical era of the 70’s and 80’s to the stage as only Earth Wind and Fire could do. With a library of Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum records to choose from, Shining Star will have your singing and dancing the night away!

You won’t want to miss Shining Star on Saturday, September 20th at The Pav!