Concerts

Bucket Number Six with Seven Soul event photo

Bucket Number Six with Seven Soul

Friday March 28th

Bucket Number 6 is a group of area musicians playing the best rock music of the past five decades. They will be joined by Seven Soul - Chicagoland's Tribute to stadium rock. Buy tickets for this unforgettable evening here

08:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Hairbangers Ball with Arra event photo

Hairbangers Ball with Arra

Saturday March 29th

Hairbangers Ball & ARRA are teaming up once again! Doors open at 7pm, Arra performs at 8pm, and HBB hits the stage at 9:45pm. Get your tickets while you can - this show sold out last time! Grab them here

08:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Mr. Blotto with Old School event photo

Mr. Blotto with Old School

Friday April 4th

Catch Mr. Blotto live on Friday, April 4! Known for their passion-driven performances, they bring their own spin to the Jam Band sound. Whether covering classics from the Grateful Dead and Velvet Underground or playing their original songs, Mr. Blotto has made a lasting mark on the Chicago music scene. Buy tickets here. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the show.

07:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Blackened with Sinister Deed event photo

Blackened with Sinister Deed

Saturday April 5th

Blackened is back for a nonstop, full speed night of Metallica! They will be joined by Sinister Deed - an energetic heavy metal/ hard rock cover band. Join the fun and buy your tickets here

08:00 PM - 11:30 PM

16 Candles event photo

16 Candles

Friday April 11th

16 Candles, your favorite 80's cover band, returns to Nellie's! Show them some love and buy your tickets here.

08:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Palatine Firefighters 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off event photo

Palatine Firefighters 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Sunday April 13th

Palatine Firefighters Local 4588 is back at Durty Nellie’s for another sizzling Chili Cook-Off! Last year, with your support, they raised $6,500 for the Palatine Township Food Pantry, and they’re aiming even higher this year. Enjoy raffles, a 50/50 split-the-pot, live music, and, of course, voting for the best chili - all while having a great time with even better company!

Help the Palatine Firefighters make this event a success by spreading the word and mark your calendars, RSVP, and invite your friends! This public events open to everyone.

Interested in donating a raffle prize? Contact Zack Lane at zacklane20@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support!

11:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Pat McCurdy event photo

Pat McCurdy

Friday April 18th

Pat McCurdy returns to Nellie's!  Pat  is a musician who hails from Milwaukee and is finding a small but growing cult following across the country.  He writes all his own songs, in a variety of styles. One person has said that it is "good drinking music."  Buy your tickets here.

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

7th Heaven event photo

7th Heaven

Friday April 18th

2025 marks a major milestone for 7th Heaven, as they celebrate 40 years as a band.  7th heaven was started  in 1985, when the band was too young to drive.  In the past 40 years, they have written and released over 1,000 original songs, while also performing your favorite pop covers.  Celebrate this milestone by purchasing tickets here.

09:00 PM - 11:30 PM

A Night of Unforgiven Maidens event photo

A Night of Unforgiven Maidens

Saturday April 19th

Unforgiven is kicking off the night with high energy and fierce rock! Then, get ready for 

Maiden Chicago

 to bring their signature powerhouse vocals that will have you on your feet. 

Tickets are $10 in advance / $13 at the door. Buy them here

07:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Bella Cain event photo

Bella Cain

Friday April 25th

Come out and party with Bella Cain as they bring Country Music Madness to Palatine. The last time they played, the place was rocking……so let’s do it again! Buy your tickets here

09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Terrapin Flyer event photo

Terrapin Flyer

Thursday May 1st

Terrapin Flyer is a Grateful Dead tribute band with a flexible lineup, often featuring musicians from the Grateful Dead extended family. Prepare for some groovy tunes and buy your tickets here.

08:30 PM - 11:30 PM