Champaign Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Champaign, IL, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
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.
- 52 Upcoming Events
- 5 Events This Weekend
- 5 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 52
- sports 34
- concerts 5
- broadway 2
- Live Shows 11
- comedy 3
- family 6
- This Weekend 5
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 52
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Sam Houston Bearkats at State Farm Center • 15500 seats,
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $5, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 795. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: David Cross at The City Center - IL, 505 S Chestnut, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $51, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL, Weekend Event: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball vs. Penn State Nittany Lions at Huff Hall, 1206 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $66, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Southeast Missouri Redhawks at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $9, Tickets Available: 93. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Little Feat at Virginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seats, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $133, Tickets Available: 177. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Available: 748, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 1:30 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa Hawkeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium • 60670 seats, 1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $155, Tickets Available: 1749, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Winthrop Eagles at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $123, Tickets Available: 1372, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 5:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $220, Tickets Available: 1211, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: The Nutcracker at Virginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seats, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Available: 229. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Virginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seats, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 130. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Lindsey Stirling & Arkai at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $215, Tickets Available: 168. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Virginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seats, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 541. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Virginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seats, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $57, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Available: 204. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Virginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seats, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 588. Select Seats
- Dec 07, 2026, 11:00 AM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $44, Tickets Available: 33. Select Seats
- Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Missouri Tigers at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $86, Tickets Available: 127. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $231, Tickets Available: 1016, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Evansville Purple Aces at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $21, Tickets Available: 123. Select Seats
- Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — HOLIDAY: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Virginia Theatre - Il • 1463 seats, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $199, Tickets Available: 327, VIP Packages. Select Seats
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Champaign Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Champaign events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 30
Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM
David Cross
505 S Chestnut, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball
1206 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 26
Nov 15, 2026 2:00 PM
Little Feat
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 28
Nov 15, 2026 7:30 PM
Illinois Fighting Illini Football
1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 21, 2026 1:30 PM
The Nutcracker
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 2174
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Lindsey Stirling
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 27
Dec 05, 2026 7:00 PM
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 79
Dec 15, 2026 7:00 PM
The Harlem Globetrotters
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 212
Jan 08, 2027 7:00 PM
Tommy Emmanuel
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 30
Jan 26, 2027 7:30 PM
Romeo and Juliet in Concert
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 1
Feb 03, 2027 7:30 PM
The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 59
Feb 11, 2027 7:30 PM
Be Like Blippi
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 35
Feb 19, 2027 6:00 PM
Lucas Zelnick
505 S Chestnut, Champaign, IL 61820
Upcoming Events: 78
Feb 20, 2027 7:00 PM
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.
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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.
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