Downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park Cancels Entire 2020 Summer Concert Series, Most Shows Rescheduled for 2021
This one hurts! The folks at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora have cancelled their entire summer schedule of shows. Personally, I LOVE going to REP. The venue is beautiful, the people are fantastic and the shows are awesome! I know it may seem too early to cancel things for the entire summer, and maybe it is, but I know for a fact that the people behind the scenes at RiverEdge have done everything in their power to keep it alive if they could. I’m not a concert promoter, but I imagine this is more about logistics than scheduling and restrictions during these hard times than anything else. The good news is that if you were looking forward to a show, it is probably on the docket for next year. Check out the entire statement here.
Dear RiverEdge Music Lover,
We’ve spent the past few months analyzing possible ways to safely keep the music going this summer at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora.
We’ve come to the determination, given the challenges that go along with COVID-19 and the recent capacity restrictions mandated by the state, that we simply can’t do our 2020 Summer Concert Series while ensuring the health and safety of everyone at RiverEdge.
It breaks our hearts to have to make this difficult decision. The music and camaraderie at RiverEdge has become a part of the fabric of Aurora and the suburbs during the summer – but rest assured, music will fill the air next season.
The good news is that we’ve been able to reschedule just about every artist to summer 2021. Below are the specifics for each show. If you currently have tickets to any of these events, they are still valid and automatically transferred for the rescheduled date. To give you time to check your schedule, you have up until 60 days prior to the new date to let us know if you can’t make it. If an event ends up not rescheduled, you can request a credit, refund or to donate your purchase. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the box office at (630) 896-6666, Monday–Friday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
It goes without saying that we appreciate your patience and your support as we continue to find our way through these challenging times together. Until RiverEdge opens next season, we encourage you to support other great area music venues, theaters and arts-related organizations. We are all in this together, and we all need one another.
We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. Thank you for your time.
RiverEdge Park Management
2021 RIVEREDGE PARK SUMMER SCHEDULE
24th Annual Blues on the Fox
June 18–19, 2021
Kenny Wayne Shepherd has confirmed he will be back to headline Friday night’s show. That means the entire lineup from this year’s festival will celebrate the Blues in Aurora next season.
Friday, June 18, 2021: Southern Avenue, Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Saturday, June 19, 2021: Melody Angel, Billy Branch, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers, Buddy Guy
Downtown Alive! The Chicago Experience – Chicago Tribute
Friday, June 25, 2021
Dark Star Orchestra
Canceled (all ticket holders have already been contacted)
Satisfaction – Rolling Stones Tribute and Aurora Fireworks Celebration
Friday, July 2, 2021
Sugarland
You bet we want Sugarland back and we’re working to try and make that happen.
Downtown Alive! One of These Nights – Eagles Tribute
Friday, July 9, 2021
Tedeschi Trucks Band
While we’re bummed that we’ve had to postpone Tedeschi Trucks Band, we are working to bring them back in July 2021. Once we know more, we’ll let you know.
Tusk – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Friday, July 16, 2021
Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees Tribute
Friday, July 30, 2021
Hollywood Nights – Bob Seger Tribute
Friday, August 6, 2021
Snoop & Twista                        
Snoop says he would love to hit Aurora in 2021. We’re looking at our schedules and trying to find a date.
Get the Led Out – Led Zeppelin Tribute
Friday, August 20, 2021
Poi Dog Pondering
Frank Orrall and the Poi Dog Family mesmerized us all last year, and we’re trying to work out a 2021 date for their return.
For the latest updates, visit riveredgeaurora.com, call (630) 896-6666 or follow @RiverEdgeAurora on Facebook and Twitter.