What is it? “Nashville On The Hill” is a summer Sunday series featuring acclaimed and award-winning touring performers from Nashville, TN, hosted by Joliet’s Bishops Hill Winery, located at the historic 1892 limestone “castle” that was once home to the owner of the Sehring Brewery and Joliet’s bishops.
When are the shows? 3:00 – 5:00 PM on June 14, July 19, August 16 and September 13.
Where is it located? Bishops Hill Winery is located at 310 Bridge St., Joliet. The winery is housed in the 1892 limestone castle that was originally home to the owner of Sehring Brewery, then Joliet’s Catholic bishops.
What artists are playing? 2026 Artists include welcome Ava Suppelsa and Bonner Black. Suppelsa, daughter of retired WGN anchor Mark Suppelsa and earned her first RIAA Gold record in 2026 with Max McNown’s Top Ten smash hit “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)” and Bonner Black part of our very first Nashville show in 2024, returns with a new album due out (“Little Bird In A Big Sky”). Makena Hartlin is an award-winning songwriter , Mary Marguerite Hall is known for her mellow, indie sound, and Simon Martensson a multi-instumentalist, producer and band leader. We also we welcome Stacy Antonel blends Country, Jazz and Surf Rock with a powerhouse voice to create a sound all her own and Sophie Gault writes songs that swagger, stumble, wink, and bleed. Finally we welcome Caroline Kid a singer/songwriter originally from Iowa whose music lives at the intersection of Country, Americana, and Pop and Nicholas Kenton is a songwriter, musician and producer with over a decade of Music City experience.
Can I still get tickets? Yes! Tickets are available for individual shows ($25 for a single show), and each ticket includes a glass of wine per show. Visit www.bishopshill.com or call (312) 320-1610. Note: Walk-up tickets are available but may be limited based on prior sales and capacity.
How do the shows work? Each show features Nashville-based performers performing their original music and select covers. Shows will be held outdoors on the east lawn of the winery. Bring your own outdoor chair. A glass of wine is included with your ticket purchase, and Bishops Hill has a variety of their award-winning wines available, plus charcuterie boards and salsas and chips available for purchase. (Winery will have extended hours on show days beyond usual Sunday hours).
Where do I park? Parking is available adjacent to the “castle” building, in the winery lot on Summit St., and Bridge and Summit Sts.
Do I need to bring a chair? Yes, bring your own chair for the winery lawn, plus feel free to bring a small table for your beverages and food choices. All of the winery’s available tables and chairs will also be placed out in the east lawn.
What if it rains? We’ve partnered with our friends at nearby University of St. Francis (only two blocks away) to use their indoor theater space at the Moser Performing Arts Center. USF is located at 500 Wilcox St., but the entrance to the “Moser Performing Arts” wing is located on the north end of Tower Hall (off of Wilcox and closer to Douglas St.) near the USF Pat Sullivan Recreation Center. If weather forces us to move the show to USF, we’ll delay the start time by a half-hour to allow everyone to make the transition. Winery products will still be available at USF, but the menu may be slightly more limited. Info on any relocation will be available as soon as we make the decision at our Web site, on our social media, via e-mail to our e-mail list members, and with info-sheets available at the winery on the day of the show.
I love the wine! Can I purchase more?? Yes! Bishops Hill’s award-winning wines will be available for purchase at the show, and orders can also be placed at bishopshill.com. The winery also runs a “Wine Club” with outstanding benefits for members. Ask a winery representative about joining or visit the winery Web site at www.bishopshill.com
