331-212-8490

Yes you can! You can use Eventbrite to purchase tickets online up until 1 hour before the show.

On the day of any show, you can also purchase tickets at the door - unless the show is sold out. A day-of-show fee will be applied (typically +$5) to the base ticket price.

Don't hesitate to plan ahead: if you're interested in purchasing advance tickets for a future show, the box office stays open through the first half of the night's performance and can sell tickets to any upcoming show on our schedule.

By Phone: 331-212-8490

By Email: info@themusicvenue.org

In Person: Our office is open by appointment only. Please call ahead to arrange for a tour. Our main entrance is on the Water Street Mall, where there is a doorbell for off-hours access. To purchase tickets for a show, follow the 'Buy' link at https://www.themusicvenue.org/calendar for the event in which you're interested.

We are primarily staffed by volunteers, doing everything from serving beer and wine to running security to acting as retail cashiers.

We need your help!

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact: LeTisha@themusicvenue.org

We are a group of music lovers. We are educators. We are promoters. We are preservationists. We are protectionists. We love music. We love the Fox River Valley of Illinois.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to music education and preservation. Please visit foxvalleymusicfoundation.org for more information.

All of our bartenders are volunteers for the Fox Valley Music Foundation non-profit organization, and cannot accept tips. Any “tips” (via cash or credit card) you choose to give will be considered donations to the FVMF to support our mission and help us continue to bring in the fantastic music acts you're accustomed to seeing. You can also make a donation at the box office. If you have any questions, please see the manager on duty.

Every donation helps us keep the music alive - we are grateful for your support!

At The Venue, 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.

In addition to musical performances, we also host lectures, workshops, and films on the subject of music from time to time. It is our mission to promote music from every angle.

We offer a menu of local craft beers, cocktails, seltzers, wine, and soft drinks. Try our Crooked V Red Ale or our local Seasonal Cocktail collaboration!

We serve limited concessions, but you are welcome to bring snacks in with you. For a more robust meal, visit one of our local restaurants! A list of their names with locations can be found here.

Entrances to both our indoor and outdoor stages are wheelchair accessible. Our bathrooms comply with ADA standards.

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.

The Venue is a service-dog friendly environment for both indoor and outdoor shows. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any other animals, no matter how well behaved they may be! Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

The majority of our events are all ages. Any exceptions will be noted in the individual event ticket page.

Please contact one of our booking team with your band's information for consideration. It is worth noting that our booking team receives hundreds of inquiries, and it is virtually impossible for them to respond to each personally. Thanks!

booking@themusicvenue.org

Downtown Aurora has ample street parking, public lots, and parking garages within blocks of The Venue. Please click here for a map of parking with detailed information on times and restrictions.

Yes, the Metra BNSF line travels from Chicago to downtown Aurora, and the Transportation Center is only 4 blocks from The Venue. Please click here for more information about travel and parking.

Please click here for information about driving, parking, and directions.

Our events are generally scheduled between 7PM and 12AM, and our doors open one hour before show time. Specific starting times can be found on each individual event page.

We do not permit weapons or firearms, outside alcohol, or vape devices within The Venue. There is no smoking within 15 feet of any entrance, per Illinois law. Outdoor festivals allow smoking in designated areas only.

Outdoor events may have gate security available to offer over-21 wristbands, check backpacks, and spot-check coolers (if any) for beverages. No outside beverages are permitted for any events, indoor or outdoor.

We have a retail area offering a curated collection of Venue-themed items and related memorabilia.