Concerts

Ronnie Rice with special guest Joe Cantafio!

Got a favorite song? Shout it out — Ronnie knows them all! Feel like dancing or singing along? Go for it! When Ronnie hits the stage, the party starts.

If you love greasers, surfing, hot rods, or classic Rock 'n Roll from Detroit to California, you’re in for a great time!

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Limited Mezzanine Seating

 $12 in advance

 $15 at the door

It's been a while since Jim and Justin have played Nellie's! Join us for a FREE Homecoming Show – Jim & Justin Live at the Pub!

Jim & Justin have been the premiere acoustic duo in the Chicagoland area for the past 10 years. They are interactive and fun and play a wide variety of cover song from Elvis to Foster the People. They have done everything from large events to small private parties and adjust their sets accordingly. They mix a lot of comedy and vow you will never see the same show twice.

 No two shows are ever the same!

🎸 Free show 🎤 Interactive, hilarious, unforgettable 🍻 Full bar & pub food- Come early for dinner, stay late for the fun!

Come early and enjoy our weekend happy hour 3pm-6pm!

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

1/2 Priced Appetizers

$9 Martini- Cosmo, Lemon Drop, Espresso

$4 Well Drinks

$5 Glass of Wine

Don’t miss it!

Come out for the first EVER all female Def Leppard Tribute! Hersteria pours some extra sugar on these legendary anthems. With their powerhouse vocals and electrifying guitar riffs, these ladies bring a dynamic and captivating performance! Buy tickets here. 

"The first 50 ticket buyers will receive a FREE Hersteria-signed UK flag bandana!"

Calling all moms--and everyone else too! Celebrate Mother's Day with the Jazz Consortium Big Band at Durty Nellie's! 

The first 24 moms will get a rose <3

6:00pm- The Lake Zurich High School Jazz Ensemble 

6:30pm- Jazz Consortium Big Band!

Open to All Ages!

$10 adults, $5 17 & under with student ID. NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES. LIMITED SEATING, so reservations encouraged BY PHONE ONLY at 847.358.9150.

Locally-sourced, farm-to-table menu and beverage service available, too. Free parking.  Handicapped accessible. 180 N. Smith St., Palatine, IL 60067 www.jcbigband.com

Every Thursday

The Savage Ladies of Metal present Beauty in the Darkness—an electrifying night of legendary rock tributes featuring the music of Led Zeppelin, Alice In Chains, and Black Sabbath. Don’t miss this powerful celebration of classic rock! Buy tickets here.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music when Stereo-Fi and Bottled Blues take the stage for a high-energy night of rock, alternative, classic hits, and soulful blues. Stereo-Fi will bring the party with their powerhouse rock performance, while Bottled Blues adds a rich, genre-blending sound that fuses blues with touches of country and rock. Buy tickets here. 

Savage Ladies of Metal presents a night of unrelenting intensity featuring Deprived of Construct, ADVORSA, Extraction Point, and Bind the Sacrifice -all igniting the stage in blazing fury before Salem’s Childe leads you into the eternal darkness of the night. Buy your tickets here.

North America’s number one Bon Jovi tribute band, A Bon Jovi Experience, returns to Durty Nellie’s for an unforgettable night of classic rock. Audiences will be taken on a high-energy journey from New Jersey to Chicago, celebrating the timeless hits of one of rock ’n’ roll’s most iconic bands. Arrive early to catch the rising talent of opening act Hott Kaliber and kick off the night in style. Buy tickets here.

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of the greatest pop band in history – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages! This live show is full of musical prowess, fabulous disco flair and fashion, and the promise of a joyous ABBA experience. Buy tickets here. 

 We The Kings

                      w/ Special Guests -TBA                    

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Crank up the nostalgia and dive head‑first into summer: platinum‑selling pop‑punk heroes We The Kings are storming Durty Nellie’s on Monday, June 9, 2025 for a night of fist‑pump anthems, shout‑along hooks, and feel‑good chaos.

     https://www.wethekingsmusic.com

2econd Wrestling returns in a MAJOR way with Brian Myers (FKA Curt Hawkins)

Plus, the final match of the opening round of the Interstate Classic, the Maxwell Street Heritage Championship will be on the line and plenty of new faces and your regular favorites!

Doors at 6pm

Show at 7pm

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