River Sounds – Returns!

River Sounds is a free outdoor music series set along the Riverwalk in Naperville, bringing live music to the water on summer evenings.

Taking place on Tuesday nights—July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 11—each evening begins at 6:30 PM at the Jaycees WiFi Park near the Naperville Municipal Center and Water Street district. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and settle in along the lawn or riverwalk to enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere featuring a mix of professional Chicago musicians and local talent.

At approximately 8:00 PM, the experience shifts as musicians move onto the water, performing from a floating stage just west of the covered bridge—allowing the music to carry across the river and transform the setting in a simple, unexpected way.

Whether you stay for the full evening or simply pass by, River Sounds is designed to feel easy, accessible, and part of the rhythm of summer.

July 7th: Wifi Park Performance: James Sanders Violin + Conjunto |Violin Latin Jazz

Under the tree Performance (since the river was flooded) Jeff Yang | Violin

July 14th: Wifi Park Performance: Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic | Guitar

River Artist: Chloe Hays | Vocalist

July 21st: Wifi Park Performance: Jonas Friddle Bluegrass Trio

River Artist: Paul Von Mertens | Saxaphone

July 28th: Wifi Park Performane: Greg Ward Jazz Trio

Emily Rohm | Vocalist

August 4th: Wifi Park Performance: Apasionado Duo | Guitar/Violin 

River Artists: Steve Morrow/Evelyn Thom (of Fiddle in the Middle) Traditional Irish