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Stop Making Sense at Gorton Center

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7-9 p.m.

Gorton Center
400 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Stop Making Sense at Gorton Center

Feel the energy of live music with Stop Making Sense (1984), the groundbreaking concert film featuring Talking Heads. This electrifying performance brings music, movement, and creativity together in a way that still feels fresh today.

Watch the show build from a single performer to a full band. Each song adds new layers, new sounds, and new energy. The stage comes alive with bold visuals and unforgettable moments. Every performance pulls you in and keeps you moving.

The film captures the excitement of a live concert with style and precision. It blends music, lighting, and performance into one powerful experience. From start to finish, it never slows down.

See Stop Making Sense on the big screen and experience one of the greatest concert films ever made. It’s a perfect choice for fans of music, art, and high-energy performances. Don’t miss your chance to feel the rhythm and excitement in a whole new way.

Rated: PG

Run Time: 1 hr. 28 mins.

Directed by: Jonathan Demme

Written by: Jonathan Demme, Talking Heads

Admission Cost
Adult Admission: $10
Student Admission: $5

For more information, call 847.234.6060 [email protected]


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