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About Poplar Creek

Poplar Creek is a historic outdoor concert venue located at 60179 Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Known for its expansive grass lawn and covered pavilion, it offers a unique concert experience that pairs open-air vibes with comfortable seating options. The venue sits near the Now Arena (formerly Sears Centre) and has hosted legendary acts over the years, making it a memorable stop for fans across the Chicago area.

Whether you’re planning to catch a classic rock legend or a contemporary show, we’ve got you covered with essential venue details, transit options, parking guidance, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations to help you map out a seamless night of live music.

Poplar Creek’s combination of a covered seating area and a generous lawn allows for flexible viewing. Parking has evolved to a cashless, event-based model, so arrive prepared with the accepted methods at the time of your visit. The venue is easily accessible from I-90 near Route 59, with Pace On Demand serving the Hoffman Estates area for convenient transportation. For a comfortable stay and easy dining, consider nearby hotels like Chicago Marriott Northwest within the 59-90 entertainment district, paired with affiliated restaurant partners that offer convenient pre- and post-show options. Don’t miss the chance to secure your seats for a show at this storied Chicago-area venue, where history meets modern concert logistics.

Explore nearby amenities, plan ahead for parking, and book through trusted partner listings to simplify your experience. If you’re researching past performances, note that iconic acts such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, Elton John, and Barry Manilow have graced the stage in earlier decades, adding to Poplar Creek’s legendary status in live music history.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 25,202 total (7,202 reserved seats + 18,000 lawn).
  • Address: 60179 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL.
  • Venue type: Outdoor amphitheatre / concert venue.
  • Seating layout: Covered pavilion with a large grass lawn area.
  • Parking: Historically on-site parking; NOW Arena page notes parking is cashless and event-based.
  • Transit: Area accessible via I-90 near Route 59; Pace On Demand serves Hoffman Estates; public transit options exist in the region.
  • Nearby hotels: Chicago Marriott Northwest located in the Poplar Creek at 59-90 entertainment district.
  • Notable events: AC/DC (Who Made Who World Tour, 1986), Aerosmith (Back in the Saddle Tour, 1984), Elton John (Jump Up Tour, 1982), Barry Manilow (One Voice Tour, 1980) and other major acts documented in historical event lists.
  • Demolished: July 1995.
  • Renamed/Current status: Site near the former location influenced the Now Arena (Sears Centre) opened 2006; renamed NOW Arena in 2020.