About
The Venue is a live music performance space in downtown Aurora, Illinois, owned and operated by the Fox Valley Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The flex-space listening room can be configured for reserved high and low top tables, general admission or standing room only shows. There is also access to an outdoor patio stage when weather permits. We are proud to book nationally-recognized talent in all genres of music from blues and big band, to rock and world music, and everything in between. Frequently, our opening acts feature regional and local musicians and songwriters.
The Venue is "Live Independent" Certified by the National Association of Independent Venues (NIVA), which demonstrates our commitment to delivering top-quality music experiences while supporting fair practices and maintaining independence from multinational organizations.
Fox Valley Music Foundation and The Venue are committed to inclusion and accessibility for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for all events. Please contact our office at admin@themusicvenue.org or 331-212-8490 to make a reasonable accommodation request.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers make up the majority of our workforce - we've done everything from major construction to tech set up to slinging beer and wine! It's not just our mission, it's a testament to our integration with the community.
If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to LeTisha@themusicvenue.org. Thank you!
INFORMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
The Venue is conveniently located in downtown Aurora. We are approximately four blocks south of the Metra train station. Street parking, is available as well as public lots and garages. Our building is handicap/wheelchair accessible via the Broadway Ave entrance. All other guests are asked to use the main entrance, via Water Street Mall. Both of our stages are also wheelchair accessible.
Our indoor event space can accommodate up to 200 seated guests, 300 SRO. Weather permitting, we also have a portable stage for use in the adjacent Mundy Park to host outdoor events and festivals.
Other entertainment and natural experiences in Aurora include Two Brothers Roundhouse (events, restaurant and brewery), the Paramount Theater (award-winning, Broadway-style theater experience), the Copley Theater, the Riverfront Playhouse (small independent theater), RiverEdge Park (large outdoor amphitheater), the Fox River Trail, Hollywood Casino, and numerous restaurants and clubs. Hotel accommodations can be acquired through the Holiday Inn Express (two blocks away) or through independent AirBnB hosts.
OUR VISION
Imagine Summer in the City of Aurora … people wandering about checking out the goings-on at the Paramount Theater, dining at downtown restaurants … strolling along the Riverwalk and stopping to check out the musicians performing at the Music Foundation’s outdoor stage situated within Mundy Park. Food vendors and street artists abound … music in the air … the sun glistening on the waters of the Fox River …
After years of looking for a permanent home, the Fox Valley Music Foundation opened its doors and launched The Venue on June 1, 2019 in the building once known as the Woolworth building at 21 S. Broadway between Galena Boulevard and Downer Place.
About the Fox Valley Music Foundation
The Fox Valley Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, created in November 2014. Its mission is to preserve, promote and present the music of the Fox Valley region of Illinois, while providing music education to people of all ages, and from all walks of life. For more information please visit http://FoxValleyMusicFoundation.com
SEATING LAYOUT (INTERIOR)
Inside, our facilities can support up to 200 guests with ample, comfortable seating. For outside events, in the adjacent Mundy Park and Water Street Mall, seating is dependent on the size of the event.
Please note there are no posts or obstructed views in our listening room.
MAP
21 S Broadway Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
