Summer in the Chicago area has a way of delivering nights that stay with you, and this one is shaping up to be exactly that kind of evening. On Friday, July 31st, 2026, REO Survivor brings the full weight of REO Speedwagon’s classic catalog to one of the most distinctive outdoor settings in the region. This is arena rock the way it was meant to be heard: wide open, turned up, and surrounded by the kind of summer air that makes every chorus feel like it was written for exactly this moment.
The setting itself adds something rare to a live music experience. The Forge Adventure Park in Lemont, Illinois is a 300-acre outdoor destination built across a former quarry, and it has become a go-to gathering place for the communities surrounding Chicago. When REO Survivor takes the stage here, the combination of driving rock, soaring vocals, and open night sky should make for an evening that earns its place on the summer calendar.
Show Details
REO Survivor performs live at The Forge Adventure Park, located at 227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont, IL 60439. The show takes place on Friday, July 31st, 2026. For the most current information on ticketing, doors, and any park-specific logistics for the evening, check the venue’s official event listing directly.
About REO Survivor
REO Survivor is a professional tribute band dedicated to faithfully recreating the sound and energy of REO Speedwagon’s classic live era. Their performances are built around soaring vocals, melodic guitar leads, rich keyboard textures, and the emotional pull of power ballads that defined a generation of American rock. The band’s lineup brings serious musicianship to every show: Kerry Craig handles lead vocals, David Miller contributes keyboards, synthesizers, and lead vocals, Mike Graci drives the rhythm on drums and percussion, Freddie Banner holds down bass and vocals, and Robert Bussey delivers the lead guitar work. REO Survivor performs at theaters, festivals, casinos, and concert venues nationwide, earning a reputation for high-energy sets and a genuine connection with their audiences. Every performance is shaped by close attention to the sonic textures of the original recordings, from the tightest harmonies to the most dynamic builds.
What You Will Hear
REO Speedwagon spent years building their following the hard way, logging endless miles as a Midwestern touring band before radio hooks and power ballads turned them into arena mainstays. REO Survivor honors that full arc in a single set, moving between the kind of driving rock that kept crowds on their feet and the melodic, emotionally resonant ballads that crossed over into living rooms and car stereos across the country.
Expect the kind of night where you might hear “Roll With The Changes,” “Riding The Storm Out,” “Take It On The Run,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” and “157 Riverside Avenue,” alongside deeper cuts that reward the fans who have been there since the beginning. The set traces the band’s evolution from raw, road-hardened rock to polished, radio-ready anthems without losing the momentum that made those songs matter.
About the Venue
The Forge Adventure Park sits on 300 acres in Lemont, Illinois, developed across a former quarry landscape just outside Chicago. The park is known for aerial challenges, high ropes courses, the tallest ziplines in the region, climbing towers, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and a full calendar of events and concerts. It is the kind of place where the surroundings become part of the experience, and an outdoor concert here carries the energy of the space itself.
Plan Your Night
If you are coming out to The Forge for this show, it is worth arriving with some time to spare, particularly on a summer Friday when the park draws active crowds. Comfortable outdoor clothing is a good call, and popular park activities like ziplining can sell out, so advance reservations for anything beyond the concert are a smart move. For tickets, hours, and the latest event details, visit the venue’s official website or event page before you head out.