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Champaign Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Champaign, IL, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Champaign throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Champaign events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Champaign Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Champaign
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 44
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKHappy Together TourVirginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seatsVirginia Theatre - Il
61820, 203 W Park Ave Champaign, IL, US61820, 203 W Park Ave Champaign, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 398Select Seats - Aug282026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Cincinnati BearcatsIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Cincinnati BearcatsHuff Hall61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, USFrom $9Avg. price ~ $22Tickets Available: 55Select Seats
- Aug2820268:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKJed HarrelsonRose Bowl Tavern61801, 106 North Race Street Urbana, IL, US61801, 106 North Race Street Urbana, IL, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $3516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2920268:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventThe Old 97'sRose Bowl Tavern61801, 106 North Race Street Urbana, IL, US61801, 106 North Race Street Urbana, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $11327 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug302026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLWeekend EventIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Syracuse OrangeIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Syracuse OrangeHuff Hall61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, USFrom $9Avg. price ~ $24Tickets Available: 51Select Seats
- Sep0120266:30 PMTueCHILDREN / FAMILYBluey's Big PlayState Farm Center • 15500 seatsState Farm Center61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 134Select Seats
- Sep0220266:30 PMWedCHILDREN / FAMILYBluey's Big PlayState Farm Center • 15500 seatsState Farm Center61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 126Select Seats
- Sep0320268:00 PMThuCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLBest ValueIllinois Fighting Illini vs. UAB BlazersGies Memorial Stadium • 60670 seatsGies Memorial Stadium61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $4Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Available: 886Select SeatsVIP Packages
- Sep0820267:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKRobert Lester FolsomRose Bowl Tavern61801, 106 North Race Street Urbana, IL, US61801, 106 North Race Street Urbana, IL, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $4618 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep1220262:30 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventIllinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke Blue DevilsGies Memorial Stadium • 60670 seatsGies Memorial Stadium61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $17Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 1617Select SeatsVIP Packages
- Sep132026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLWeekend EventIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Marquette Golden EaglesIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Marquette Golden EaglesHuff Hall61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, USFrom $15Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Available: 50Select Seats
- Sep1320267:30 PMSunBLUEGRASSWeekend EventAlison Krauss And Union StationState Farm Center • 15500 seatsState Farm Center61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $231Tickets Available: 293Select Seats
- Sep1920261:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventIllinois Fighting Illini vs. Southern Illinois SalukisGies Memorial Stadium • 60670 seatsGies Memorial Stadium61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $7Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 916Select SeatsVIP Packages
- Sep242026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota Golden GophersIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota Golden GophersHuff Hall61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Available: 55Select Seats
- Sep2420267:30 PMThuCOMEDYRobby Hoffman - ComedianKrannert Room61801, 500 South Goodwin Avenue Urbana, IL, US61801, 500 South Goodwin Avenue Urbana, IL, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $8516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep262026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLWeekend EventIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. USC TrojansIllinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. USC TrojansHuff Hall61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1206 S 4th St Champaign, IL, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Available: 55Select Seats
- Oct012026Time TBALeonid & Friends - A Tribute To ChicagoVirginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seatsVirginia Theatre - Il61820, 203 W Park Ave Champaign, IL, US61820, 203 W Park Ave Champaign, IL, USAvg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 402Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICHigh DemandJohn SummitState Farm Center • 15500 seatsState Farm Center61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1800 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 969Select SeatsVIP Packages
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuLeonid & Friends - A Tribute To ChicagoVirginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seatsVirginia Theatre - Il61820, 203 W Park Ave Champaign, IL, US61820, 203 W Park Ave Champaign, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 223Select Seats
- Oct032026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventIllinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue BoilermakersGies Memorial Stadium • 60670 seatsGies Memorial Stadium61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, US61820, 1402 S 1st St Champaign, IL, USFrom $20Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 1487Select SeatsVIP Packages
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Champaign Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
Events in June 2027
July
Events in July 2027
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Champaign events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Champaign. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Champaign venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Gies Memorial Stadium
Champaign, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 7
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Huff Hall
Champaign, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
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Krannert Room
Urbana, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Rose Bowl Tavern
Urbana, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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State Farm Center
Champaign, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 7
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The City Center - IL
Champaign, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
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Virginia Theatre - Il
Champaign, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 13
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04 Center
Austin, TX
Arena
Upcoming Events: 31
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1 Memphis Street Event Venue
Hernando, MS
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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1015 Folsom Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 11
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10th District Brewing Company
Abington, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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11:11
El Paso, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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1175 Sports Park & Eatery
Kansasville, WI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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118 North
Wayne, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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11th Street Cowboy Bar
Bandera, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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124 Surface Drive
Charleston, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 13
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1720
Los Angeles, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 20
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1846 Farms
Latrobe, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Champaign venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Champaign right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Champaign rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Champaign?
Yeah — Champaign doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Champaign?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Champaign, IL. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
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