Champaign Events December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Champaign, IL.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Explore upcoming events in Champaign in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.
- 16 Upcoming Events
- 7 Event Categories
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- All Events 16
- sports 9
- concerts 2
- Live Shows 5
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- 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 Ticket Price: ~ $128, Tickets Available: 268. 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 Ticket Price: ~ $156, Tickets Available: 168. 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 Ticket Price: ~ $218, Tickets Available: 172. 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 Ticket Price: ~ $101, Tickets Available: 559. 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 Ticket Price: ~ $114, Tickets Available: 218. 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 Ticket Price: ~ $111, Tickets Available: 617. Select Seats
- Dec 07, 2026, 11:00 AM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: 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 $5, Avg Ticket 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 $12, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $97, Tickets Available: 129. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand, 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 Ticket 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 Ticket 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 Ticket Price: ~ $199, Tickets Available: 327, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 18, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $8, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $62, Tickets Available: 131. Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Wright State Raiders at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $7, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $86, Tickets Available: 128. Select Seats
- Dec 22, 2026, 11:00 AM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Old Dominion Monarchs at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $5, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $85, Tickets Available: 128. Select Seats
- Dec 29, 2026, 12:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $26, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $128, Tickets Available: 87. Select Seats
- Dec 29, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Seattle University Redhawks at State Farm Center • 15500 seats, 1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, US. From $23, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $172, Tickets Available: 1310, VIP Packages. Select Seats
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Events in December 2026
About Events in Champaign During December 2026
December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Champaign and nearby IL areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
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The Nutcracker
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Event Dates 2174
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Lindsey Stirling
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Event Dates 27
Dec 05, 2026 7:00 PM
Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Event Dates 26
Dec 07, 2026 11:00 AM
Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball
1800 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Event Dates 30
Dec 12, 2026 1:00 PM
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Event Dates 80
Dec 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Champaign events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.
What events are happening in Champaign during December 2026?
Champaign hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.
Where can I find Champaign events by date?
Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Champaign.
Are concerts happening in Champaign during December 2026?
Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Champaign and nearby IL areas.
What are the top event venues in Champaign?
Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Champaign and nearby areas.
Do event prices change during December 2026?
Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.
Are there weekend events in Champaign?
Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Champaign.
Event Categories in December
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