Fri, Jul 17
|Friendly Coffee Lounge
Ska Fest
Ska Fest Weekend is here! Catch a massive two-day music marathon at Friendly starting Friday with Skanonymous and Patois, then keep the energy high on Saturday with five bands—Buckstop, Androgynous Mustache, State of Emergency, Superdot, and Rude Guest—plus DJ Chuck Wren spinning between sets.
Time & Location
Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – Jul 18, 2026, 11:30 PM
Friendly Coffee Lounge, 6731 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA
About the event
Get ready for an incredible weekend of high-energy live music at Ska Fest happening live at Friendly in Berwyn on Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th! This two-day music event brings together some of the absolute best ska, brass-heavy, and horn-driven ska bands in the Chicagoland area for a full weekend of driving rhythms and unforgettable stage energy.
Friday, July 17th: The festival kicks off with powerful, dynamic live sets from local favorites Skanonymous and Patois at 8PM.
Saturday, July 18th: The energy goes through the roof with an all-day, starting at 4PM, five-band showcase featuring Buckstop, Androgynous Mustache, State of Emergency, Superdot, and Rude Guest. Keeping the room moving all day long, Chuck Wren—renowned local radio DJ on WNUR and owner of the legendary Jump Up Records—will be in the house spinning classic ska, 2Tone, and traditional vinyl sets in between the live band performances.
Whether you are a lifelong fan of ska or just looking for the best live music weekend of the summer, this is a can't-miss community event.
Ska Fest is produced by Mark Calahan.
Tickets
General Admission
From $10.00 to $25.00
$10.00
+$0.50 Card Fee
+$0.26 ticket service fee
$20.00
+$1.00 Card Fee
+$0.53 ticket service fee
$25.00
+$1.25 Card Fee
+$0.66 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00