Discovery Channel star Josh Gates announces three Illinois tour dates for his Haunted Expeditions Live show, featuring stops in Rockford, Joliet, and Peoria this October.
Adventurer, television personality, and author Josh Gates is bringing his “Haunted Expeditions Live!” tour to Illinois this October, offering fans a unique opportunity to explore the unexplained alongside the star of Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown” and “Expedition X.” This three-city tour through Illinois promises a spooktacular evening of lore, legends, and paranormal intrigue.
From puzzling interactions to confounding questions of the occult, Gates will guide his audience around the globe and across dimensions, sharing stories from his most uncanny adventures. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit, and a hunger for discovery, the executive producer is known for immersing himself in his investigations, showcasing the work of dedicated explorers while highlighting vibrant cultures and remote corners of the planet.
Josh Gates in Rockford: The Coronado Theatre
The Illinois journey begins on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the historic Coronado Theatre in Rockford. The event is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, providing fans in Northern Illinois with a night of immersive and hilarious storytelling.
Josh Gates in Joliet: Rialto Square Theatre
On Friday, October 23, 2026, the tour moves to the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. Showtime for the Joliet performance is set for 7:30 PM, with doors opening one hour prior to the start of the event. Tickets for this performance start at $33.50, subject to additional fees.
The Joliet stop, like the others, focuses on the “Haunted Expeditions” theme, inviting spectators to arm themselves with curiosity for their own future investigations into the supernatural.
Josh Gates in Peoria: Peoria Civic Center
The final Illinois date on this leg takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Peoria. Gates will appear at the Peoria Civic Center’s Prairie Home Alliance Theatre. The event begins at 7:30 PM.
Planning Your Haunted Expedition
Attending a live show with Josh Gates is more than just a presentation; it is an immersive look into a life spent on the edge of the unknown. Armed with a degree in archaeology and a hunger for adventure, Gates has built a career on conducting investigations that bridge the gap between history and the supernatural.
Across all three Illinois stops, a limited number of pre-show VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available. These tickets are typically available for purchase at the time of checkout through the venue or ticketing agency. These sessions allow fans to meet Josh Gates in person before he takes the stage.
Whether you are intrigued by the lore of ancient civilizations or the puzzling interactions of modern-day ghost hunting, Josh Gates’s visit to Illinois this October is an event that promises to satisfy the curious mind. As the adventurer often says, the world is a big place, and there are still plenty of mysteries waiting to be found.
