Music on the Esplanade - Billy Elton
August 26, 2026 6:00pm—7:30pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-5440
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to bring your own chairs, as the Garden has a limited supply. Picnicking is welcome during evening concerts, or stop by one of our dining locations to grab a bite and some drinks. Billy Elton is a band that celebrates the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Led by Reid Spears on the piano and lead vocals, this eight-piece band takes you on a timeless journey through the catalogs of two of the greatest singers, pianists, and songwriters in pop music history. Dedicated to top-notch musicianship, the band performs a completely live show without any backing tracks. Billy Elton will have the audience on its feet singing along to such classics as “Crocodile Rock,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” “Piano Man,” and many others in a show that is exciting, engaging, and entertaining for all ages.
Free Admission Free admission; Parking fees apply.