The Forge

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Live Music and Entertainment, Food, Beverages- Est 2017 Parking is free in many surrounding lots, with multi level parking garages at the end of our block.

The Forge is a live music concert venue which opened in April of 2017 that hosts all genres of music and caters to all age demographics. The venue is able to host music any night of the week and is available for rentals and to outside promoters. Our upstairs VIP room, Icon, is open on weekends for the DJ and Dance community and is available for private parties and rentals as well. Please visit our website for updated information. TheForgeLive.com

Tickets for all shows at The Forge can be purchased on our website through TicketWeb or at The Forge Box Office during shows. The venue is not responsible for any invalid third party ticket sales, please be cautious of scams.

*NOTE, All band booking inquiries and submissions will need to be sent to [email protected], NO Facebook submissions will be considered*

We cannot provide set times. Door and start times for each show are always listed on our website and in the Facebook event listing. Phone lines are only open on the day of events. ADA chair seating is located stage left and is available upon request at the door with the purchase of a GA ticket. Reserved balcony seating provides backless stools. All GA is standing room only. The Forge concerts are all ages unless otherwise specified in the event listing, but children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All other event/rental/artist inquiries not answered on our website or in the Facebook event listing can be sent to [email protected]

Rock On!
-The Forge

10/31/2026

Tonight's the night, our final curtain call. We hope to see you there!

Admission is FREE
2017 prices
Doors at 6:30pm
All Ages

10/27/2026

One last time, we hope to see you there. Doors at 6:30pm

10/26/2026

Since 2017, we’ve made countless announcements featuring some of the best artists on the planet. This one is our last. The Forge will close its doors for the final time on November 1st— We are currently in the process of relocating the current shows on our calendar and will be making updates as we confirm new locations for each of them. Please stay tuned.

Yes it's over, but first, we’re having one last night of music and fun.

Join us on Halloween- Saturday, October 31st, as we bring together the staff, fans, family, and friends who have supported The Forge and helped keep live music alive in the Southland for the last 9 and a half years.

🎃 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st 2026
Doors at 6:30 PM

YET AGAIN My Sacrifice and Coverlicious

FREE ADMISSION • 2017 PRICES!

Bring your happy face and your fondest memories—there’s no pity party here! We’re celebrating the incredible music, unforgettable nights and great times we’ve shared since 2017, and we want YOU there with us.

We've had a great time serving you for the last 9.5 years, so let's turn the lights off together!

With sincere love, gratitude, and respect.
Your friends,

The Forge~

10/25/2026

5pm Doors

10/19/2026

🔥🔥🔥JUST ANNOUNCED🔥🔥🔥

The Subliminal Verses - A Midwest Tribute To Slipknot

With special guests

-Pale Grey Sky (Sepultura)
-Ruin (Lamb Of God)
-Dual Decimator

SATURDAY JANUARY 23RD
All Ages (21+ Drink w/ID)

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-subliminal-verses-a-tribute-the-forge-tickets/14391464

10/17/2026

Freak On A Leash - Chicagoland Korn Tribute returns 11/7!

Special Guest Performances by White Pony - Deftones Tribute and Counterfeit- Chicago's Limp Bizkit Tribute!

Get ready for the ultimate Nu-Metal party…

www.theforgelive.com

10/10/2026

⏳One month away til the legendary ckyvlb 🛹 crashes The Forge!
With The Elephant March
& 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂
Don't be a jackass and miss out! 😉
🎟️ TheForgeLive.com

10/10/2026

10/05/2026

Freak On A Leash - Chicagoland Korn Tribute is bringing another Nu-Metal party to Joliet on Saturday 11/7!

White Pony - Deftones Tribute and Counterfeit- Chicago's Limp Bizkit Tribute will be rounding out what is sure to be a wild night of nostalgia!

Get tickets now at www.theforgelive.com and prepare for some Nu Metal mayhem at The Forge!

10/03/2026

Get ready! 💀 🌙
February 6th, 2027
Tickets On Sale: TheForgeLive.com

📽️🔃 As I Lay Dying
📸 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝙃𝙀𝙇𝙇 💀

Address

22 W Cass Street
Joliet, IL
60432

Telephone

+18152805246

Website

http://www.theforgelive.com/, https://linktr.ee/theforgelive

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