The Forge operates as a mid-sized live music venue in Joliet, Illinois, primarily hosting rock, metal, and alternative concerts along with select comedy shows and special events. The club-style venue offers an intimate setting that provides media professionals with excellent access to performers and strong sightlines for photography and videography throughout the space. Its reputation for booking both emerging artists and established touring acts has made it a notable destination in the Chicago metropolitan area's live entertainment circuit, attracting music fans from across the region.
Upcoming Events27
Too Fighters, A Little Bitter (Alice in Chains Tribute), Hervana (A Tribute to Nirvana)
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:30 PM
Killer of Giants (Ozzy Tribute), Wild Child (W.A.S.P. Tribute)
The Forge · Joliet, IL
7:00 PM
Shrek Rave
The Forge · Joliet, IL
9:00 PM
Lateralus (Tool Tribute)
The Forge · Joliet, IL
8:00 PM
Emo Nite
The Forge · Joliet, IL
9:00 PM
J.I. The Prince
The Forge · Joliet, IL
10:00 PM
Struggle Jennings, Big Buck Beezy, Brad Redlich
The Forge · Joliet, IL
7:00 PM
Dark Tranquillity, SOEN, Persefone
The Forge · Joliet, IL
7:00 PM
Dogma, Frayle
The Forge · Joliet, IL
7:00 PM
Obscura, Allegaeon, Cognitive, Cryptosis
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:00 PM
Concentric, SAD MACHINES, Morning View, Stupid Girl (Garbage Tribute
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:30 PM
JERSEY SHORE THEMED PARTY
The Forge · Joliet, IL
9:00 PM
The Menzingers, I Am The Avalanche
The Forge · Joliet, IL
7:30 PM
Peephole, City Of Evil, Hellbilly Deluxe (Rob Zombie Tribute
The Forge · Joliet, IL
7:00 PM
MAIDEN CHICAGO - 15 YR ANNIVERSARY "INFINITE SCREAMS"
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:00 PM
Pop Evil, Sierra Pilot, Kamenar
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:30 PM
Fight from within, Autumn lies burried
The Forge · Joliet, IL
4:30 PM
Cattle Decapitation, Brujeria, No Cure, Knoll
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:00 PM
Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute)
The Forge · Joliet, IL
7:30 PM
CKY
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:30 PM
Past Events7
Heated Rival Rave
The Forge · Joliet, IL
9:00 PM
Belphegor, Incantation, Hate, Narcotic Wasteland
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:00 PM
Yailin En Vivo
The Forge · Joliet, IL
9:00 PM
LOCAL METAL SHOWCASE - MUSIC, ART & MORE
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:30 PM
Lainey Wilson, Zac Brown Band, and Carrie Underwood Tributes
The Forge · Joliet, IL
6:30 PM
American Horror Story: Coven Of Broken Hearts Rave
The Forge · Joliet, IL
9:00 PM
Emo Night LIVE with All American Throwbacks
The Forge · Joliet, IL
9:00 PM
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