MOTOWN Glen Ellyn Lakeside Pavilion Summer Concert Series

free outdoor entertainment all summer long

beautifully designed area includes a performance space looking out over a lush lawn and gorgeous lake

bring blankets, lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy

By popular demand, The Magic of Motown returns with glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves, outstanding musicianship and the incredible harmonies made famous by the Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind, & Fire and more. (This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.) This event is sponsored by Follett.  

As a courtesy to other patrons:

• Patrons will not be allowed access to the Pavilion until 6p.
• Tarps, blankets or other items may not be laid down to save space for guests not already in attendance. You may not hold or reserve space for others in any way. This is a first come, first serve situation.
• No outside alcohol, coolers, or kegs are permitted on the property.
• Umbrellas, tents, pets and skateboards are not allowed at Lakeside Pavilion.
• All members of your party must be present to be seated – holding space for groups is not permitted. Groups of twenty or more can make arrangements to Rent-a-Tent by contacting the MAC Box Office at 630.942.4000. Rental rates start at $500. Arrangements must be made no less than one week prior to the event you wish to attend.

Weather Policy

• In the case of inclement weather, some concerts may be moved inside the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.
• In the case of concerts moving indoors to the Belushi Performance Hall, seating may be limited. 780 FREE tickets will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis beginning at 5p in the MAC lobby. A limit of 2 tickets per person will be given away.
• Food and drinks will be available for sale beginning at 5:30p.
• Doors to the theater will open between 6-6:30p based on set-up needs.
• No chairs, coolers, blankets, outside food or drink are permitted into the Belushi Performance Hall or Playhouse Theatre.

Lakeside Concessions

MAC Concessions are available at all concerts and movies and provided by local restaurant and bar partners. Concession menu includes: wine, beer, soda, special drinks, hamburgers, hotdogs, desserts, popcorn and snacks. Outside alcohol is not permitted onto the property as well as coolers, kegs, umbrellas, tents and skateboards.

Lakeside Location

The Lakeside Pavilion is located immediately behind the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. Our address is 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn.  We recommend parking in either the front parking lot (Fawell A) or the one alongside the PE building (College 1A).