Hollywood Casino Joliet recently celebrated its first anniversary! If you haven’t visited yet, it’s located less than an hour from Chicago and makes for a perfect weekend getaway.
The $185 million state-of-the-art casino features 1,000 slot machines and 43 live table games, a retail ESPN BET™ sportsbook, and an upscale national and Chicagoland celebrity-led dining experience. The casino has a 10,000-square-foot event center that is set to host a variety of entertainment acts throughout the fall, including Las Vegas-class magicians, iconic comedians, and must-see tribute bands.
Hollywood Casino Joliet’s concert fall series lineup
- The Magic of Rob Lake (Magic): Friday, September 11, at 8 PM
- Voyage (Journey Tribute): Friday, September 18, at 8 PM
- Deon Cole (Comedy): Saturday, September 19, at 2:30 PM
- All-Star Vegas starring Piff the Magic Dragon (Magic): Saturday, September 25, at 7:30 PM
- War: Friday, October 9 at 8 PM
- Margaret Cho (Comedy): Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8 PM
- The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA: Saturday, October 24, at 8 PM
If you’re planning to eat before the show, visit the Boulevard Food and Drink Hall, which features a variety of Chicago-area establishments, including Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream. The hall also features a mid-century modern bar and a burger restaurant called Lucky Goat, created by acclaimed Chicago chef Stephanie Izard, who also owns Girl and the Goat.
