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Haunted Houses in Peoria

Haunted Houses in Peoria

September 24, 2026 Kids & Family, Nightlife
Broadway in Peoria – Waitress the Musical

Broadway in Peoria – Waitress the Musical

September 9, 2026 Nightlife
Peoria Players Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026-27 Season

Peoria Players Theatre Announces Ambitious 2026-27 Season

August 20, 2026 Lifestyle, Nightlife
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Tanner’s Orchard – A Complete Guide to Central Illinois’ Favorite Fall Destination

August 6, 2026 Attractions, Kids & Family
Peoria Civic Center Events – K-Pop Warriors Live

Peoria Civic Center Events – K-Pop Warriors Live

July 23, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Peoria Civic Center Events – The Princess Concert

Peoria Civic Center Events – The Princess Concert

June 22, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
Red White & Boom 2026

Red White & Boom 2026

June 3, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle, Nightlife
Illinois Shakespeare Festival

Illinois Shakespeare Festival

May 28, 2026 Attractions, Lifestyle
Tremont Turkey Festival

Tremont Turkey Festival

May 20, 2026 Kids & Family, Lifestyle
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Contemporary Art Center305 SW Water St in Peoria

Live at the Five Spot - Cousin Eddiefri25sep6:30 pm8:30 pm

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Live at the Five Spot featuring Cousin Eddie will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 6:30 pm.  Advanced online

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Live at the Five Spot featuring Cousin Eddie will take place at the Contemporary Art Center (located at 305 SW Water St. in Peoria) beginning at 6:30 pm.  Advanced online admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members until 5 pm the day of event or at the door cost is $12 for members or $16 for non-members if capacity hasn't been reached with advance online sales. You may bring your own food and drinks.   For advanced tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com
With refreshing attention to detail and dynamics that will provoke a sense of nostalgia, Cousin Eddie takes you on a reminiscing field trip covering 4 decades of classic songs that will have you singing along with every word. Add some acoustic coffee house favorites, a few undiscovered indie gems, tight 3-part harmonies and the evening will stand out as a unique musical experience. Cousin Eddie covers The Eagles, America, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, The Decemberists, Train and more.

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September 25, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Contemporary Art Center

305 SW Water St in Peoria

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The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment...
The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria is located on the Peoria riverfront and offers exhibits, live music as well as classes.  Their popular live entertainment includes Live at the Five Spot which takes place on Friday evenings, as well as Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry, Whisper & Shout, the first Thursday of the month.  The CAC also participates in the First Fridays Studio Tours every month.

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Central Illinois Ballet Black Box Theater5201 W War Memorial Dr Ste 440

Central Illinois Ballet - Gisellefri25sep7:00 pm9:00 pm

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Giselle will be presented by the Central Illinois Ballet at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at the 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) at 7 pm on Friday and

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Giselle will be presented by the Central Illinois Ballet at the ICC Performing Arts Center (located at the 1 College Dr. in East Peoria) at 7 pm on Friday and at 2 pm on Saturday.  Tickets start at $30 for adults and $20 for children aged 12 and under and senior citizens aged 60+ and are available at https://www.ciballet.com
Experience the timeless romance and haunting beauty of Giselle, one of ballet’s most beloved classics. When the innocent village girl Giselle discovers that the man she loves has deceived her, heartbreak leads to tragedy. In the moonlit forest, she encounters the Wilis—spirits of betrayed young women who seek to draw unfaithful men into their eternal dance. Filled with exquisite choreography, sweeping emotion, and a deeply moving story of love, forgiveness, and redemption, Giselle remains a masterpiece of the classical ballet repertoire.

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September 25, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Central Illinois Ballet Black Box Theater

5201 W War Memorial Dr Ste 440

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Central Illinois Ballet

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Corn Stock Theatre CenterUpper Bradley Park in Peoria

Corn Stock Theatre for Kids - Spamalot School Editionfri25sep7:30 pm

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Corn Stock for Kids will present Spamalot School Edition at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $17

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Corn Stock for Kids will present Spamalot School Edition at the Corn Stock Theatre Center (located in upper Bradley Park) beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $17 for adults and $13 for kids 12 and under and go on sale on September 2 and will be available at the Corn Stock Theatre box office, by calling 309-676-2196 or online at www.CornStockTheatre.com

Monty Python's Spamalot, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people... Oh, and did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? Bursting with unforgettable songs, absurd humor, and zany characters, this musical is a rollicking celebration of all things Monty Python. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and its success continued with two West End runs and a recent Broadway revival. With its laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable anthem “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” Monty Python's Spamalot is a gloriously entertaining journey that will leave audiences in stitches from start to finish.
 

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September 25, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Corn Stock Theatre Center

Upper Bradley Park in Peoria

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Corn Stock Theatre

Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter...
Corn Stock Theatre is a community theatre that produces 5 shows in the summer under a big-top style tent in Upper Bradley Park plus winter season shows as well as Corn Stock for Kids productions in their Theatre Center also located in Bradley Park.

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Eastlight Theatre1401 E Washington St, East Peoria

Eastlight Theatre - Hands on a Hardbodyfri25sep7:30 pm

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Hands on a Hardbody will be presented at Eastlight Theatre (located at 1401 E Washington St in East Peoria) at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $25 for adults and $20

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Hands on a Hardbody will be presented at Eastlight Theatre (located at 1401 E Washington St in East Peoria) at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children (only available by calling the box office) and are available at the Eastlight box office.  Also, bring a friend for $10 - you must add multiples of 2 when ordering.  The discount will show up when you check out and is only available online (Tickets at the door will be regular price.   Get tickets by calling 309-699-7469 or online at https://tickets.eastlighttheatre.com

Hands on a Hardbody is a musical with a book by Doug Wright, music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, and lyrics by Amanda Green, based on the 1997 documentary of the same name. It tells the story of ten hard-luck Texans competing in an endurance contest to win a new Nissan truck, exploring their dreams and struggles through country-rock songs.

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September 25, 2026 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Eastlight Theatre

1401 E Washington St, East Peoria

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Created by an Intergovernmental Agreement between three local entities: the City of East Peoria, the Fon du Lac Park District, and the East...

Created by an Intergovernmental Agreement between three local entities: the City of East Peoria, the Fon du Lac Park District, and the East Peoria Community High School, Eastlight Theatre performs in the Byron Moore Auditorium East Peoria High School located at 1401 E Washington St. in East Peoria.

Started in 1992, Eastlight Theatre's signature show is Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber is performed around the holidays as part of the annual East Peoria Festival of Lights. Eastlight Theatre is also home to the Penguin Project, which was started by Dr. Andy Morgan and his wife, Kathy Morgan to give opportunities for children with developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and other neurological disorders to perform in a musical.  They are joined by "peer mentors", children the same age without disabilities to work with the performers throughout the rehearsals and performances for the shows. Eastlight's Box Office is located at 201 Veterans Dr. in East Peoria.

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Peoria RiverFront Marketsat26sep8:00 am

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The Riverfront Market will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 26 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly

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The Riverfront Market will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 26 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum) featuring fresh produce, local meats, eggs, berries, bread, and cheeses: everything is locally grown and brought directly from farms and gardens each week.  You'll also find one-of-a-kind selection of art including pottery, jewelry, wood items, candles, soaps and more all handcrafted by local artists.  For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com    

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September 26, 2026 8:00 am(GMT-05:00)

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Peoria RiverFront

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