Upcoming · Champaign, IL
Things to Do in Champaign, IL
Champaign, Illinois currently lists around 70 upcoming events, with approximately 18 scheduled within the next 30 days. The majority of these listings focus on Sports & Fitness, accounting for about 40 entries, followed by Theater & Performing Arts with 17 and Music & Concerts with 13. Only about 5% of the available programme is free to attend. Key venues hosting these activities include State Farm Center, Virginia Theatre - Il, Huff Hall, Memorial Stadium- IL, and The City Center - IL. Notable performers appearing on the calendar feature University of Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball, University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball, Illinois Fighting Illini Womens Basketball, University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical. Visitors looking for local entertainment this month will find a heavy emphasis on collegiate athletics alongside standard performing arts and musical performances.
City facts
- Population
- 88,302 (2020)
- Area
- 58.9 km²
- Elevation
- 225 m
- Founded
- 1855
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music42Theater & Performing Arts47Comedy1Exhibitions & Art5Food & Drink8Sports & Fitness83Nightlife & Clubbing1Hiking & Outdoors2Workshops & Classes10Talks & Lectures1Community & Social10Business & Networking3Wellness & Mindfulness6Seasonal & Holiday5Conferences & Summits2🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 2
4:00 PM · $17.85 +
Homecoming Matcha Café (Walk-ins Welcome!)
Japan House · 2000 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802
Community & Social
$17.85 +
7:30 PM · $12.51 +
LYRIC UNDER THE STARS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Alice Campbell Alumni Center · 601 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.51 +
8:00 PM · $12.50 +
CreedSmack LIVE @ The Cadillac | Paxton
The Cadillac · 108 West State Street, Paxton, IL 60957
Concerts & Live Music
$12.50 +
Sat, Oct 3
See listing
Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football
Gies Memorial Stadium
Sports & Fitness
See listing
9:00 AM · $19 +
MAPA NIL Live Combine: Homecoming Edition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
503 Gregory Dr · 503 Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Community & Social
$19 +
10:00 AM · Free
Medicare Made Easy with Yogi Thompson
Champaign Public Library · 200 West Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
12:00 PM · $12.51 +
Alto Vineyards Champaign Renaissance Faire
Alto Vineyards Champaign · 4210 North Duncan Road, Champaign, IL 61822
Food & Drink
$12.51 +
1:00 PM · Free
2027 Medicare Educational Seminar & Mail Review Workshop
Champaign Public Library · 200 West Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
3:15 PM · See listing
Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini
Gies Memorial Stadium
Sports & Fitness
See listing
3:15 PM · See listing
Illinois Fighting Illini Football vs. Purdue Boilermakers Football
Memorial Stadium- IL · 1800 S 1st St
Sports & FitnessUniversity of Illinois Fighting Illini Football
See listing
3:15 PM · $33 +
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Gies Memorial Stadium · 1402 S 1st St
Sports & FitnessIllinois Fighting Illini Football
$33 +
5:00 PM · See listing
Ecstatic Dance with Rebeca & Mary
Verve by Green Yoga Spa · 309 West Clark Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Wellness & Mindfulness
See listing
7:00 PM · $28.52 +
Yellow and Co. presents Comedian Emo Phillips
Yellow & Co. · 1830 Patton Drive #suite c, Mahomet, IL 61853
Theater & Performing Arts
$28.52 +
7:30 PM · $12.51 +
LYRIC UNDER THE STARS - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Alice Campbell Alumni Center · 601 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.51 +
8:00 PM · $17.82 +
Kilborn Alley Blues Band
The Rose Bowl Tavern · 106 North Race Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Concerts & Live Music
$17.82 +
10:00 PM · $28.52 +
One More Illinois Homecoming #Shabang: The Unofficial Alumni After Party
Neil St. Blues · 301 North Neil Street #106, Champaign, IL 61820
Nightlife & Clubbing
$28.52 +
Mon, Oct 5
4:30 PM · Free
Maker Workshop: Intro to Print Lab - Screenprinting
Siebel Center for Design · Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Exhibitions & Art
Free
Tue, Oct 6
6:00 PM · $49.87 +
Mahjong & Mocktails : American Mahjong 101: Instructed Play
Farren's at The Inman · 17 East University Avenue #Apartment 101, Champaign, IL 61820
Workshops & Classes
$49.87 +
Wed, Oct 7
10:00 AM · Free
ClarkLindsey Assisted Living Group Tours
2760 S Race St · 2760 South Race Street, Urbana, IL 61802
Workshops & Classes
Free
12:00 PM · Free
Beyond the Classroom: How Nonprofits Can Partner with UIUC Student Research
Champaign Public Library · 200 West Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Business & Networking
Free
2:00 PM · Free
ClarkLindsey Independent Living Group Tours
101 W Windsor Rd · 101 West Windsor Road, Urbana, IL 61802
Workshops & Classes
Free
5:00 PM · Free
Designing the Future of Work: Systems Thinking and AI Agents
Siebel Center for Design · Siebel Center for Design, 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Conferences & Summits
Free
6:00 PM · Free
Open Mic at The Space
The Space · 1 East Main Street #Ste 107, Champaign, IL 61820
Theater & Performing Arts
Free
6:30 PM · $6.11 +
SPEED DATING: FEMALE SIGN UP
GALLERY ART BAR · 119 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801
Community & Social
$6.11 +
7:30 PM · See listing
Clue (Touring)
State Farm Center · 1800 S 1st St
ComedyClue (Touring)
See listing
8:00 PM · $12.51 +
Live Electronic Music @ The Space
The Space · 1 East Main Street #Ste 107, Champaign, IL 61820
Concerts & Live Music
$12.51 +
Thu, Oct 8
5:00 PM · $59.94 +
2026 CU Folk & Roots Festival
Urbana · 136 W. Main st, Urbana, IL 61801
Concerts & Live Music
$59.94 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Sugarland w/ Payton Sullivan
State Farm Center · 1800 S 1st St
Concerts & Live MusicSugarland
See listing
7:00 PM · $44.52 +
Childbirth Education: Oct. 8 Session ONLY
The Village: Mental Health Support for Parents · 1809 Woodfield Drive #Suite B, Savoy, IL 61874
Wellness & Mindfulness
$44.52 +
7:30 PM · See listing
Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini Womens Volleyball
University of Illinois - Huff Hall
Sports & Fitness
See listing
Plan ahead
A Window into Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16 · Fire Doll Studio
Live Stand Up Comedy - Paxton, IL - Prairie City Wine Room
Fri, Oct 16 · Prairie City Wine Room
Yellow & Co. presents Comedian Heather Shaw
Fri, Nov 6 · Yellow & Co.
The CU Wedding Collective Experience Presented by Michelle’s Bridal
Sun, Nov 1 · Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Wed, Oct 21 · Japan House
OVVEN with Lys Allen & Marble Teeth
Fri, Oct 23 · The Rose Bowl Tavern
Basket Weaving Workshop with Bonnie's Baskets
Mon, Oct 19 · 801 W Oregon St
Ridgeland LIVE @ The Cadillac | Paxton, IL
Sat, Oct 24 · The Cadillac
Frequently asked questions about events in Champaign
- How many events are free in Champaign?
- About 5% of the listed events in Champaign, Illinois are free to attend. The rest require tickets or admission fees.
- What are the most popular event types in this city?
- Sports & Fitness events make up about 40 of the listings, followed by Theater & Performing Arts with 17 and Music & Concerts with 13. Comedy is represented by only one listing.
- Which venues host the most events?
- The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are State Farm Center, Virginia Theatre - Il, Huff Hall, Memorial Stadium- IL, and The City Center - IL.
- Who are the main performers this month?
- Upcoming dates feature University of Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball, University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball, Illinois Fighting Illini Womens Basketball, University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical.