Peoria, IL
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Things to Do in Peoria, IL

Peoria, Illinois hosts around 200 upcoming events, with approximately 100 scheduled within the next 30 days. Currently, about five percent of these listings are free to attend. The majority of the programme focuses on Sports and Fitness, featuring roughly 90 events including games by the Peoria Rivermen and Bradley Braves Men's Basketball. Concerts and live music account for about 40 dates, while theater and performing arts make up around 30. Other categories include community gatherings, wellness activities, seasonal holidays, and touring acts like SIX. The most frequent venues for these events are the Peoria Civic Center, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, Zeller Banquet Room, and the Peoria Civic Center Convention Center. This diverse schedule offers options for various interests in a city with a population of about 110,000 founded in 1680.

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Weather
50°F · Partly cloudy · High 50° / low 33°F
Population
113,150 (2020)
Area
130.1 km²
Elevation
153 m
Founded
1680

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Sat, Nov 7

LADIES NIGHT 2026!Sold out
5:30 PM · $49.87 +
LADIES NIGHT 2026!
Hanna City Sportsman's Club · 103 S Main Street, Hanna City, IL 61536
Exhibitions & Art
Bradley Braves vs. Pacific Tigers
7:00 PM · $17 +
Bradley Braves vs. Pacific Tigers
Peoria Civic Center · 201 Sw Jefferson St
Sports & FitnessBradley Braves Basketball
Bradley Mens Basketball v Pacific
7:00 PM · See listing
Bradley Mens Basketball v Pacific
Peoria Civic Center · 201 SW Jefferson St.
Sports & FitnessBradley Braves Men's Basketball
Pacific Tigers at Bradley Braves
7:00 PM · See listing
Pacific Tigers at Bradley Braves
Carver Arena
Sports & Fitness
Henry IV, Part 1
7:30 PM · $12.51 +
Henry IV, Part 1
Hartmann Center · 1423 West Saint James Street, Peoria, IL 61625
Theater & Performing Arts
Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Dazzling Stars
7:30 PM · $55 +
Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Dazzling Stars
Grace Presbyterian Church · 8607 IL-91
Concerts & Live MusicPeoria Symphony Orchestra

Sun, Nov 8

Motionless In White: The Sweat and Blood Tour
6:30 PM · See listing
Motionless In White: The Sweat and Blood Tour
Peoria Civic Center · 201 SW Jefferson St.
Concerts & Live MusicMotionless In White
Motionless in White
6:30 PM · $41 +
Motionless in White
Peoria Civic Center · 201 Sw Jefferson St
Concerts & Live MusicMotionless in White

Tue, Nov 10

Transportation Driver Volunteer Open House
10:00 AM · Free
Transportation Driver Volunteer Open House
American Red Cross · 405 West John H Gwynn Junior Avenue, Peoria, IL 61605
Business & Networking
Pekin, IL Roadshow - A FREE, Five Day Only Buying Event
10:00 AM · Free
Pekin, IL Roadshow - A FREE, Five Day Only Buying Event
Zeller Banquet Center · 3401 Griffin Avenue, Pekin, IL 61554
Business & Networking
Eyewitness to History: Inside the Presidency with Pete Souza
6:30 PM · Free
Eyewitness to History: Inside the Presidency with Pete Souza
Bradley University · 1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625
Community & Social

Wed, Nov 11

Master Your Mind, Elevate Your Performance, and Boost Your Energy Levels
7:00 PM · $46.90 +
Master Your Mind, Elevate Your Performance, and Boost Your Energy Levels
Peoria
Business & Networking
Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria
7:00 PM · Free
Live Trivia Game Nights at Buffalo Wild Wings - Peoria
Buffalo Wild Wings · 5121 West American Prairie Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
Food & Drink
Gather for Good: Peoria | Dinner Benefit for SIVETS
7:00 PM · $22.53 +
Gather for Good: Peoria | Dinner Benefit for SIVETS
Restaurant of the Month · Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Community & Social

Thu, Nov 12

DCP Heartbeat
9:30 AM · Free
DCP Heartbeat
Dream Center Peoria · 714 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, IL 61603
Community & Social
1 Year Anniversary Celebration
10:00 AM · Free
1 Year Anniversary Celebration
8847 Knoxville Ave · 8847 Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61615
Exhibitions & Art
lunch and learn | dream center peoria
12:00 PM · Free
lunch and learn | dream center peoria
Dream Center Peoria · 714 Hamilton Boulevard, Peoria, IL 61603
Business & Networking
Central Illinois Professional Chapter Kick-off Meeting
4:30 PM · Free
Central Illinois Professional Chapter Kick-off Meeting
Caterpillar · 812 West Washington Street AD Forum, Peoria, IL 61611
Business & Networking
Nikki Glaser
7:00 PM · See listing
Nikki Glaser
Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater
Comedy
Foodies + New Friends: Peoria (Giving Back Edition)
7:00 PM · $44.52 +
Foodies + New Friends: Peoria (Giving Back Edition)
Restaurant of the Week · Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Community & Social
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
7:00 PM · See listing
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
Prairie Home Alliance Theater · 201 SW Jefferson Ave
ComedyNikki Glaser

Fri, Nov 13

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
12:30 PM · $35.50 +
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
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Concerts & Live Music
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
2:45 PM · $31 +
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
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Concerts & Live Music
Fine Wine Tasting
6:00 PM · $15 +
Fine Wine Tasting
UFS Outlet Center · 8901 Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61615
Food & Drink
Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026
7:00 PM · See listing
Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026
Peoria Civic Center · 201 SW Jefferson St.
Concerts & Live MusicJon Pardi
Jon Pardi
7:00 PM · $82 +
Jon Pardi
Peoria Civic Center · 201 Sw Jefferson St
Concerts & Live MusicJon Pardi
2nd Friday Comedy Series: Brendan Fitzgibbons
7:00 PM · $25 +
2nd Friday Comedy Series: Brendan Fitzgibbons
Zeller Banquet Room · 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
Theater & Performing Arts
9:00 PM · $21 +
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Kenny's Westside Pub · 112 SW Jefferson Ave
Concerts & Live MusicSqwerv

Sat, Nov 14

Family Pajama Movie Morning!
9:30 AM · Free
Family Pajama Movie Morning!
Pekin Public Library · 301 South 4th Street, Pekin, IL 61554
Family & Kids
Illinois Comic Con
10:00 AM · See listing
Illinois Comic Con
Peoria Civic Center Convention Center · 201 SW Jefferson Ave
Exhibitions & ArtIllinois Comic Con
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Frequently asked questions about events in Peoria

Are there any free events in Peoria?
Yes, approximately five percent of the listed events are free. The rest require tickets or admission fees.
Which venues host the most events?
The top venues include the Peoria Civic Center, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, Zeller Banquet Room, and the Peoria Civic Center Convention Center.
What are the most common types of events?
Sports and Fitness events are the most common with about 90 listings. Concerts and live music follow with around 40, and theater and performing arts have about 30.
Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
Upcoming performers include the Peoria Rivermen, Bradley Braves Men's Basketball, Bradley Braves Basketball, Peoria Symphony Orchestra, and the touring act SIX.