Main Stage entertainment at Septemberfest includes Plain White T’s, Phillip Phillips, 7th heaven

On Sunday, Sept. 1, Plain White T’s will headline the main stage at 8:30 p.m., delivering pop rock anthems.
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This year’s Main Stage entertainment lineup at Septemberfest includes Phillip Phillips, Plain White T’s, and 7th heaven scheduled to perform as headliners.

The popular three-day festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 31, to Monday, Sept. 2, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg.

Taylor Nation Tribute will be the afternoon headliner at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest on Monday, Sept. 2.
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New to this year’s festival is an afternoon headliner, Taylor Nation Tribute, that will feature a musical odyssey that spans the entire spectrum of Taylor Swift’s career. Taylor Nation Tribute will perform at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, following the Labor Day Parade.

“American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips will perform on the main stage at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest on Saturday, Aug. 31.
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Former “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips will headline the main stage at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Phillips was launched to fame in 2011 following his melodic radio hit “Home,” which was followed by the release of his full-length album, “The World From The Side Of The Moon.” Phillips’ success continued with additional album releases “Behind The Light” and “Collateral.” Recent releases include “Love Like That,” a song dedicated to the unconditional love he has for his wife and child.

Petty Kings, a Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band, will open for Phillip Phillips at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, Plain White T’s will headline the main stage at 8:30 p.m., delivering pop rock anthems. Plain White T’s has amassed more than 2.7 billion total global streams, earned two Grammy nominations, and collected several Platinum-plus and Gold certifications across their catalog. Their signature single “Hey There Delilah” went quadruple-platinum, topped the Billboard Hot 100, and earned the pair of aforementioned GRAMMY® nominations in 2008 for “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.”

Mock Star opens for Plain White T’s at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, featuring ’80s arena rock.

7th heaven will close out Schaumburg’s Septemberfest when the band hits the main stage the evening of Monday, Sept. 2.
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Septemberfest will wrap up on Monday, Sept. 2, with headliner 7th heaven taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Known for the famous “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley of songs from the ’70s and ’80s, 7th heaven has been an entertainment staple for 39 years. 7th heaven has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times and has had seven major radio hits.

Echoes of Pompeii: A Tribute to Pink Floyd will open for 7th heaven at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, featuring its 11-piece band (orchestra) to give fans the sound of a Pink Floyd concert, along with state-of-the-art visuals such as lasers, lights, video, and iconic images.

Though all entertainment acts are free, VIP tickets are available for purchase. VIP ticket holders will be provided with a chair at the main stage, come-and-go privileges to enjoy the festival, access to a climate-controlled restroom and VIP access to the bar at the main stage. VIP tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $30 each, and VIP tickets for Monday are $15. VIP tickets for Monday afternoon’s Taylor Nation Tribute are $15.

A schedule of performing acts for the Craft Beer and Wine Stage and the Local Stage can be found online at septemberfest.org.