Peoria Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Peoria, IL.

Updated: November 14, 2026

Explore upcoming events in Peoria 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.

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Upcoming Confirmed Events 18

Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Bradley Braves vs. Loras College Duhawks at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $15, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $45, Tickets Available: 2020. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Outlander In Concert at Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center • 2244 seats, 201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $49, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $123, Tickets Available: 796. Select Seats

Dec 06, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — FILM, High Demand, Weekend Event: An Evening with Peter Billingsley and Screening of A Christmas Story at Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center • 2244 seats, 201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $33, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $168, Tickets Available: 347. Select Seats

Dec 06, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Spafford at Kenny's Westside Pub, 112 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $53, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Bradley Braves vs. Wisconsin - Green Bay Phoenix at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $15, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $45, Tickets Available: 2251. Select Seats

Dec 11, 2026, 7:15 PM Fri — SPHL - Southern, Best Value: Peoria Rivermen vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $16, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $38, Tickets Available: 5151. Select Seats

Dec 11, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Jackson Dean at Crusens - Farmington, 2117 West Farmington Road, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $68, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Peoria Ballet: The Nutcracker at Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center • 2244 seats, 201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $35, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $66, Tickets Available: 1344. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 7:15 PM Sat — SPHL - Southern, Best Value, Weekend Event: Peoria Rivermen vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $16, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $37, Tickets Available: 5488. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Peoria Ballet: The Nutcracker at Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center • 2244 seats, 201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $35, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $77, Tickets Available: 1701. Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Peoria Ballet: The Nutcracker at Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center • 2244 seats, 201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $35, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $71, Tickets Available: 1516. Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 3:15 PM Sun — SPHL - Southern, Best Value, Weekend Event: Peoria Rivermen vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $16, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $37, Tickets Available: 4677. Select Seats

Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — HOLIDAY, High Demand: A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage at Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center • 2244 seats, 201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $44, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $122, Tickets Available: 1801. Select Seats

Dec 17, 2026, 10:30 AM Thu — SPHL - Southern: Peoria Rivermen vs. Quad City Storm at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $23, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $37, Tickets Available: 3349. Select Seats

Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Bradley Braves vs. Belmont Bruins at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $15, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $40, Tickets Available: 2192. Select Seats

Dec 19, 2026, 7:15 PM Sat — SPHL - Southern, Best Value, Weekend Event: Peoria Rivermen vs. Evansville Thunderbolts at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $16, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $37, Tickets Available: 5083. Select Seats

Dec 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — BASKETBALL: The Harlem Globetrotters at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $96, Tickets Available: 9098. Select Seats

Dec 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Bradley Braves vs. Valparaiso University at Carver Arena At Peoria Civic Center • 12000 seats, 201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602, US. From $15, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $33, Tickets Available: 3914. Select Seats

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About Events in Peoria During December 2026

December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Peoria and nearby IL areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Bradley Braves Basketball

201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 21

Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM

Outlander In Concert

201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 17

Dec 05, 2026 7:30 PM

An Evening with Peter Billingsley and Screening of A Christmas Story

201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 11

Dec 06, 2026 6:30 PM

Spafford

112 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 19

Dec 06, 2026 8:00 PM

Peoria Rivermen

201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 54

Dec 11, 2026 7:15 PM

Jackson Dean

2117 West Farmington Road, Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 14

Dec 11, 2026 8:00 PM

The Nutcracker

201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 2175

Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage

201 Sw Jefferson St., Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 21

Dec 15, 2026 7:00 PM

The Harlem Globetrotters

201 Southwest Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602

Event Dates 212

Dec 28, 2026 7:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

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What events are happening in Peoria during December 2026?

Peoria hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

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Are concerts happening in Peoria during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Peoria and nearby IL areas.