Bloomington Theater & Comedy Shows

Guide to Live Events in Bloomington: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You

Bloomington, IL hosts a variety of live events, from concerts and theater performances to college athletics and community festivals.

Whether you're cheering on a local team or catching a favorite artist on stage, Vivid Seats can help you find tickets.

Things to Do in Bloomington This Week

In Bloomington IL this week, catch cult-favorite laughs with Napoleon Dynamite Live at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, then rock out as Killer Queen - Tribute to Queen brings arena anthems to the same stage. Make it a short road trip for comedy when Nurse Blake plays the Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater, and stay for the soulful blues of Marcus King Band there the next night. Sports fans can rally in Champaign for Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium, and weather buffs can take in storm-chasing stories from Reed Timmer back at the Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater.

Things to Do in Bloomington Next Week

Bloomington’s week starts strong as Adam Wainwright brings a country and folk set to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Cheer on Illinois State Redbirds Football at Hancock Stadium in Normal for a hometown Saturday showdown. For quick road-trip thrills, catch The Temptations at State Farm Center and Elvis Costello at Virginia Theatre in Champaign, then cap it off with laughs from Gabriel Iglesias at Peoria Civic Center - Carver Arena.