Located in the Forest City area in Illinois, Hard Rock Casino Rockford opens its doors in August 2024 at the site of the former Clock Tower Resort at the crossing of East State Street and I-90. The 33,000 SF Hard Rock Live is located across the casino from the main entrance and can be accessed directly from the gaming floor.

With a combination of movable and retractable seating on the flat floor and 3 rows of fixed seating at the back of the room, this fully flexible venue can be reconfigured to host a great variety of events.

The telescopic seating system allows the room to be easily reconfigured from 1,600 seated capacity to 2,000 in General Admission. Stage area is 103’-0’’ x 50’-0’’, 5150 SF, and has all the necessary technical infrastructures and theatrical specialized equipment to accommodate many configurations, from Full Seated to General Admission shows, Gala events, MMA tournaments and more.

Flexibility is one of the salient points for this venue. Hanging capabilities above stage and house at 28’-6”., variable stage proscenium opening from 60’-0’’ to 84’-0’’, retractable seating, adjustable and removable stage, high floor load rating were all an intricate part of the overall design. The acoustical design of the room combined with a cutting-edge Sound System ensures the greatest listening conditions for performers and audience alike.