For a lesser band, a 40th anniversary celebration would be nothing more than a mere trip down memory lane, but when it comes to Duran Duran, there aren’t only one but two fresh batches of material to help tie all the decades together.

For starters, “Future Past” is a culmination of everything electronic and otherwise that’s come from the adored English act, released prior to “Danse Macabre,” a Halloween-themed collection of originals, re-workings and covers due out October 27.

Alongside all the requisite dance floor-fillers and ballads, front man Simon LeBon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, drummer Roger Taylor and their slick backing cast filled up the entire Huntington Bank Pavilion At Northerly Island with fans who were “Hungry Like The Wolf.”

Though the group technically debuted in 1981, the pandemic delayed the birthday party, though it’s proven so popular, this particular stop was the second in the Windy City following a United Center sell out last year.

Given its steady schedule, the relatively recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees sounded tighter than ever, opening with the eerie rarity “Night Boat,” then assuring the cross-generational crowd they were still “The Wild Boys” capable of killer harmonies.

The icy “A View To A Kill” led the way towards the funky “Notorious,” while “GIVE IT ALL UP” and “ANNIVERSARY” ranked right up their with the contagious classics, though the guys were also quite compelling on the quieter “Ordinary World” and “Come Undone.”

The re-emergence of Grandmaster & Melle Mel’s “White Lines (Don’t Do It)” was a wonderfully welcome surprise, the obligatory “The Reflex” and “Girls On Film,” tied around “Acceptable In The 80’s,” resonated with renewed relevance, “Save A Prayer” prompted a sea of phone lights and the saxophone-drenched “Rio” served as a rousing conclusion to nearly two hours of humongous hits.

Right beforehand, Britain’s Bastille brought its pulsating brand of indie meets electronic rock, not necessarily sounding like Duran Duran, but surely scratching that itch for anyone looking for a newer example along those lines.

Even so, Dan Smith and the gang are experienced in their own right, especially now that its breakthrough project, “Bad Blood,” turned ten, which meant a chance to hear “Things We Lost In The Fire” and “Pompei,” plus more recent bangers “Shut Off The Lights” and “Happier” in the brisk but spirited set.

The legendary Nile Rodgers & Chic got the sunny vibes going with soulful band classics “Le Freak,” “Everybody Dance” and “I Want Your Love,” followed by the front man’s many timeless productions, ranging from Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out” to Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” Madonna’s “Like A Virgin,” Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance.”

Though he didn’t appear with Duran Duran, despite producing “Notorious,” it was nonetheless nothing but “Good Times” as disco balls glistened on the video screens and everyone got on down to the endless groove.

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For additional information on Duran Duran, Bastille and Nile Rodgers & Chic, visit DuranDuran.com, BastilleBastille.com and NileRodgers.com.

Upcoming concert highlights at Huntington Bank Pavilion At Northerly Island Hozier (Sept. 12). For additional details, visit LiveNation.com.