Arts events in Peoria

Check out happening arts events all around Peoria, IL

Peoria Drum Circle Fall Festival

Fri, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm Tower Park

Blocktober Fest

 Sat, 04 Oct at 11:00 am Peoria Warehouse District: Oak St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States

Drake White in Peoria

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Peoria Civic Center

Riley Green in Peoria

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:45 pm Peoria Civic Center

Peoria Bookfest 2025

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am FFC's Life Together Center

PJDA & IASP Presents Alice in Wonderland Reimagined

 Sat, 25 Oct at 05:00 pm Peoria Civic Center

YFDJE Presents: iLL.GATES

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:30 pm The Trolley

An Evening of Worship with Chris Tomlin

 Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm Peoria Civic Center

The Ball of Peoria: 007

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm 301 N.E. Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL

Pad to the Bone

 Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Curious Baubles LLC

Drag N' Paint - Haunted Horrors Black Light Bash

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm 3300 Event Center USD 55

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox in Peoria

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater

The Marcus King Band, Angel White in Peoria

 Sun, 12 Oct at 08:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Jamey Johnson in Peoria

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Peoria Civic Center

Your Favorite D.J. Entertainment Presents: Slang Vzn Tour (Slang Dogs x Blurrd vzn)

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm The Trolley

Blue October in Peoria

 Thu, 04 Dec at 08:00 pm TempleLive Peoria

Your Favorite D.J. Entertainment Presents: VLCN's Dark Portal Tour

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm The Trolley

Food for the Hungry VOLUNTEER - Chris Tomlin/Peoria, IL

 Wed, 08 Oct at 05:30 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater Free

smith., Ozztin in Peoria

 Fri, 07 Nov at 10:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Polyrhythmics w/ Formerly The Fox at Kenny's Westside

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Dear Diary at Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:30 pm Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

John Crist

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

Peoria Romantasy Ball: Starlit Reverie (Hosted by Peoria Book Rack)

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:30 pm 1009 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States

Buckcherry, Eva Under Fire in Peoria

 Tue, 28 Oct at 07:00 pm TempleLive Peoria

Chelcie Lynn: Trailer Trash Tammy - The Loose Lips Tour

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm TempleLive Peoria

Auditions: The 39 Steps

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:00 pm 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61604

Anime-ZAP! 2026

 Fri, 09 Jan at 11:00 am Embassy Suites East Peoria

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Peoria Civic Center

Queensrÿche, Accept in Peoria

 Tue, 11 Nov at 07:00 pm TempleLive Peoria

Fest in the Garden!

 Sun, 05 Oct at 10:00 am Luthy Botanical Garden

Third Friday Comedy Presents: The Two Terry’s (Hypnotists)

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm Third Chance at 3300 Event Center

JAVA at the Zoo!

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:30 pm Peoria Zoo

RECO JR.

Sat, 11 Oct at 05:00 pm 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL

Yheti x lespecial x LIMINOID: The Outernet Experience at Kenny's Westside

 Thu, 20 Nov at 09:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Danae Hays at TempleLive at Peoria Scottish Rite

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 pm TempleLive at Peoria Scottish Rite

Around the World with ART INC: Carnaval - Annual Fundraising Event

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm 919 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61603

The Sweet Lillies w/ Adrian and Meredith at Kenny's Westside

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Auditions for Peoria Players' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

 Fri, 03 Oct at 05:00 pm Lakeview Recreation Center

Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

 Thu, 16 Oct at 08:00 pm 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

Fired Up: 150 Years of Service and Stories

 Sat, 11 Oct at 01:30 pm 5407 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, United States

Carver-Ween Trick or Treat

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm 710 W. 3rd St., Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61605

Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Masquerade on the Titanic - 128th Gala

 Fri, 24 Oct at 05:30 pm Venue Chisca

CENTRAL ILLINOIS FLEA MARKET

 Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 am 3520 W. Farmington Rd., Peoria, IL

Postmodern Jukebox at Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Joe Bonamassa in Peoria

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Central Illinois cars and coffee season closer

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 am Bass Pro

Pokemon TCG 1K

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:30 am Embassy Suites East Peoria

The Great Gatsby - Ballet at Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

 Sun, 05 Oct at 06:00 pm Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Peoria's Festival of Trees - Paint Nite

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Holiday Inn & Suites Peoria at Grand Prairie

Peoria Reads: Intro to Singing with Edie Barnard

 Sat, 18 Oct at 02:00 pm Peoria Public Library North Branch

Fright & Delight: A Proctor Halloween Night

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm 309 S. DuSable, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61605

Zootober 2025

 Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm 2320 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61603

World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

Zeek's at AKI CON

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Embassy Suites East Peoria - Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

Frankenstein

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61604

GHOST: Skeletour World Tour 2026

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm Peoria Civic Center

Justin Willman

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

DRAWN TO DRAG: SPOOKY FALL EDITION!!!!!

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm Curious Baubles LLC

Buckcherry

 Tue, 28 Oct at 07:00 pm TempleLive Peoria

Watercolor Club

 Fri, 03 Oct at 03:00 pm 3527 South Airport Road, Bartonville, IL, United States, Illinois 61607

Future Joy at Kenny's Westside

 Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

 Thu, 06 Nov at 08:00 pm 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

•gilded• art open house

 Sat, 18 Oct at 03:30 pm Soulside Healing Arts

Jack-O-Lantern Make & Take and Make Again!

 Thu, 09 Oct at 05:30 pm The Wink House

Jason Leech at Kenny's Westside

 Fri, 24 Oct at 10:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Get Lit. Open Mic Night

 Wed, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm 712 W. Main St., Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61606

Brad Williams

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Auditions: A Christmas Carol

Fri, 03 Oct at 05:00 pm 1700 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61604

Jeff Tweedy with Special Guest

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:30 pm TempleLive Peoria

ACE's MINGO! Mingle

 Tue, 07 Oct at 07:00 pm Junction City Pub

Brad Williams

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

Armchair Boogie & Pert Near Sandstone at Kenny's Westside

 Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Halloween Live at the Five Spot: The Brazillionaires

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

AJ + Aidan Schmall at Oliver's in the Heights | Peoria Heights, IL

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Oliver's in the Heights

Nurse Blake at Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

 Sat, 11 Oct at 08:00 pm Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Alebrije Painting

Fri, 24 Oct at 04:00 pm Peoria Public Library Main Library

Fox Fall Fest 2025

 Sat, 11 Oct at 11:00 am 7800 N Sommer St, Ste 302, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61615

Josie Lowder @ The 33 Room - Rage Club Month

 Sun, 12 Oct at 02:00 pm The 33 Room, 4541 N Prospect Rd Unit 33, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Emo & Pop-Punk Night w/LOUDERNOW at Crusens Farmington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm Crusens Farmington Road

Solo Travel for Women: Spotlight on Tuscany

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm The Coventry Room Free

1st Friday October

 Fri, 03 Oct at 05:00 pm 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

Spafford at Kenny's Westside

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Kenny's Westside

Lindsey Stirling - The Snow Waltz Tour

 Tue, 23 Dec at 08:00 pm Peoria Civic Center

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Peoria Civic Center Theater

Paint Nite Event- "Spooky Forest Halloween Walk"

 Tue, 14 Oct at 07:00 pm Kickback on Fulton

PWC October Luncheon @ The Club

 Thu, 09 Oct at 11:30 am 301 N.E. Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61603

CLSC OLLI November Book Club: The Sounds of Poetry

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 am 301 N.E. Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61603

Hocus Pocus Paint by Number Halloween Event

 Mon, 27 Oct at 06:30 pm The Coventry Room USD 50

Nurse Blake

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm Prairie Home Alliance Theater At Peoria Civic Center

Crossing Paths for adult learners

 Tue, 21 Oct at 06:00 pm 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61604

8-Week Pottery Series: Tuesday

 Tue, 14 Oct at 05:15 pm 203 Harrison St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

UMKS Regional Martial Arts Invitational

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:00 am RiverPlex

History of Springdale Cemetery Featuring: Aaron Comte, Director & Brian Fox Ellis, storyteller

 Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm Peoria Public Library North Branch

BOO Bash 2025 at The Shoppes👻🎃

 Sun, 26 Oct at 03:00 pm 5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61615

Crafty Critters

 Mon, 06 Oct at 05:00 pm 3527 South Airport Road, Bartonville, IL, United States, Illinois 61607

Peoria Comic, Pokemon, & Toy Show - Free Event Northwoods Mall Nov 8-9, '25

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Northwoods Mall

The Poet's Palette w/ Robin Albright

 Fri, 21 Nov at 10:00 am 301 N.E. Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61603

Matt Pittman @ The 33 Room - Rage Club Month

 Sun, 26 Oct at 02:00 pm The 33 Room, 4541 N Prospect Rd Unit 33, Peoria Heights, IL 61616