
Back for 2025:
Free Summer Concert Series
Sat14jun7:00pmSecond Hand News

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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,
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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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Time
7:00pm(GMT-06:00)
More Info
Band WebsiteGates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE

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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
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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.
Time
7:00pm(GMT-06:00)
Gates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE
Sat28jun7:00pmSat11:50pmTO BE ANNOUNCED

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Check back soon for an exciting announcement.
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Check back soon for an exciting announcement.
Time
7:00pm - 11:50pm(GMT-06:00)
Gates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE
Sat09aug7:00pmEchoes of Pompeii

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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,
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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!
Time
7:00pm(GMT-06:00)
More Info
Band WebsiteGates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE

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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome Rico! to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, August 16th,
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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and The Hammond Port Authority are excited to welcome Rico! to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, August 16th, 2025!
Rico creates an immense fiery soulful sound through bass, congas, percussion, drums, timbales, keyboards, guitar, and pure passion. The band will move you physically and mentally with their hypnotic blend of afro-cuban rhythms, or purge deep into your soul with their eminent sense of melody. They are influenced and inspired by all the innovative rock,
soul, jazz, afro-cuban, blues, funk, reggae, and hip-hop pioneers.
Rico! is a conglomeration of all the great musical idioms, with a cast of talented musicians to stir and season a rich flavorful sound. The world’s music is Rico! and their vision is to play inspiring music bridging the gap and bringing all people together in peace, harmony and happiness.
Rico! will perform a FREE show as part of The Pavilion at Wolf Lake’s Summer Concert Series.
Don’t miss a great evening with Rico! on Saturday, August 16th at The Pav!
Time
7:00pm - 11:50pm(GMT-06:00)
More Info
Band WebsiteGates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE
Sat23aug7:00pmTrippin’ Billies

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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
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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!
Time
7:00pm(GMT-06:00)
More Info
Band WebsiteGates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE

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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
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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!
Time
7:00pm(GMT-06:00)
More Info
Band WebsiteGates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE

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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!
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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!
Time
7:00pm(GMT-06:00)
More Info
Band WebsiteGates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE
Sat20sep7:00pmSat11:50pmTO BE ANNOUNCED

Event Details
Check back soon for an exciting announcement.
Event Details
Check back soon for an exciting announcement.
Time
7:00pm - 11:50pm(GMT-06:00)
Gates Open
6:00pm
Cost
FREE
Parking
FREE

How much is the show?
FREE!
How much is parking?
FREE!
Will there be food vendors?
Yes!
We will have local small businesses at each show.
Can I bring my own food & drink?
Yes!
(But we encourage supporting the small businesses at each show.)
Are these all-ages shows?
Yes!
Bring out the whole family!
Are there seats?
A FEW
We suggest bringing chairs or a blanket.

Welcome to the PAV
Nestled on the shore of Wolf Lake, and located just 20 minutes from Chicago’s Loop, The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park has quickly become Northwest Indiana’s premier outdoor venue for concerts, movies, and festivals.
Owned and operated by the Hammond Port Authority, “The PAV” and its tower design were inspired by the 1895 Frank Lloyd Wright amusement resort concept for Wolf Lake.
With a 2,600 square foot main stage and 86,000 square feet of concrete and grass for seating, the PAV plays host to all kinds of concerts and activities including annual events like the Festival of the Lakes, the WHAM! Bike Ride, and the 4th of July Naturalization Ceremony.