Free Winter Concert Series Returns To Popular Illinois Venue

Did someone say, "free?" Yes, that was me. To start the new year, a popular concert venue in Illinois is hosting a free concert series. This has become a tradition only in the past few years.

Either way, you have a chance to see some awesome local bands that live in our community do their thing by playing awesome, live music without losing a buck. You'll have a chance to see 7 bands, 7 Saturdays in a row, and all of the concerts start at 7 p.m.

Get ready for Winter Jam 2025 back at The Rust Belt kicking off this month!

On Thursday, The Rust Belt (533 12th Ave., East Moline) announced that for the third year in a row, they are holding a winter concert series but this series has a twist we can all get behind. All of the concerts in the series will be free.

What does free mean? It means you pay nothing. Notta. Nothin'. Nil. Zip. $0.

Winter Jam concerts will take place on Saturday nights at The Rust Belt. Winter Jam begins on Saturday, January 25th, with the final one taking place on Saturday, March 8th.

Below is the schedule of who is playing and on what dates:

• 1/25 - Dirt Road Rockers
• 2/1 - Flatbed 4
• 2/8 - Revel In Red
• 2/15 - Big Hair Mafia
• 2/22 - Wicked Liz & The Belly Swirls
• 3/1 - For Those About To Yacht
• 3/8 - Funktastic 5

What do you need to bring? A lawn chair. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, but outside alcohol is not allowed.