Schaumburg Announces Septemberfest Monday Music Acts

June 26, 2023, 1:00 AM

Al Jardine (founding member of The Beach Boys) and his Endless Summer Band and Heart to HeartBreaker to Perform

The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to announce Al Jardine (founding member of The Beach Boys) and his Endless Summer Band and Heart to HeartBreaker as the main stage acts for Monday, Sept. 4 at its popular three-day festival, Septemberfest. BoDeans and Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller will perform as the main stage acts for Sunday, Sept. 3, which will be followed by fireworks. Main stage acts for Saturday, Sept. 2 will be announced in the coming weeks.

Al Jardine and his Endless Summer Band will headline the main stage at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4. The show features hit songs and never-before-heard stories from the early days of The Beach Boys to Al’s most recent solo album A Postcard from California. Al Jardine is an inductee of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the recipient of a Lifetime Grammy as a member of The Beach Boys.

Heart to HeartBreaker will open for Al Jardine and his Endless Summer Band at 5:30 p.m. Primarily featuring the music of Heart & Pat Benatar, Heart to HeartBreaker performs songs from the women that changed the Rock & Roll status quo.

A schedule of performing acts for the Craft Beer and Wine Stage and the Local Stage can be found online.

Septemberfest will be held Sept. 2-4 at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds in Schaumburg. Though all entertainment acts are free, weekend VIP tickets will be available for purchase July 17-31 at $65 per person. VIP ticketholders will be provided a chair immediately in front of the main stage, come-and-go privileges to enjoy the festival, access to a climate-controlled restroom, and VIP access to the bar at the main stage. Individual VIP tickets will become available on Tuesday, Aug. 1 for $25 per person if maximum capacity is not yet reached.

Septemberfest sponsorship opportunities are available at corporate and local levels. Opportunities include on-site activation booths and displays, naming rights for major attractions and social media recognition. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit the website.

Septemberfest is looking for volunteers for morning, afternoon and evening shifts. Volunteers receive a complimentary t-shirt and free parking on Septemberfest grounds the day of volunteering. Volunteer registration can be found online.

Septemberfest is the Village of Schaumburg’s flagship event, bringing in an estimated 250,000 patrons annually from all over the state. Admission to the festival is free and features 18-23 carnival rides, three stages of free entertainment, a craft beer and wine tent featuring up to eight vendors, an arts and crafts show, Bingo, Not-for-Profit Day, free pony rides on Saturday, a fireworks display on Sunday, and a parade on Labor Day.

For more information about Septemberfest, please visit the website or contact Roxane Benvenuti at (847) 923-3605.