Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts For over 100 years the BCPA has been the cornerstone for arts & entertainment for Bloomington-Normal and all of Central Illinois.
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The venue brings you close to the show with its intimate setting and top level productions. The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) is located in the City’s downtown and is a platform for performing arts and entertainment in the community. With a 1,200-seat auditorium and an 11,000 square foot ballroom, the recently-restored, historic 1920 theater welcomes more than 50 touring artist

s annually and is also home to many area performing arts ensembles. The center also features an outdoor summer concert stage and is in the process of developing a community arts education facility, the Creativity Center. To learn more about the BCPA, and check out our presenting season, visit artsblooming.org.

06/08/2026

This is not your grandma's bingo night. 😎

Bingo Loco is bringing the world's wildest bingo party to Bloomington! 🎉 Expect massive sing-alongs, hilarious hosts, boozy bingo, confetti showers, outrageous prizes, and nonstop fun all night long. 🎶

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW: hive.co/l/bingolocobloomington

06/08/2026

Rend Collective is coming to Bloomington on July 10! 🙌

Known for their energetic live shows and folk-inspired worship music, Rend Collective has built a loyal following around the world. Grab your friends and experience an unforgettable night of music, faith, and celebration. Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️

What a way to kick off the First Friday Concert Series! 🎶Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with u...
06/06/2026

What a way to kick off the First Friday Concert Series! 🎶

Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us on the BCPA Lawn. We loved seeing so many people enjoying live music, and a huge thank you to Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters for an unforgettable night. We can't wait to do it again next month!

🎸 Get ready to party, Bloomington!Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters are bringing their high-energy show and your...
06/03/2026

🎸 Get ready to party, Bloomington!

Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters are bringing their high-energy show and your favorite '70s and '80s hits to the BCPA Lawn this Friday as they kick off the First Friday Concert Series, presented by the BCPA and Gibson Area Hospital!

The music starts at 7 PM. Grab your lawn chairs and get ready for a night of singing, dancing, food trucks, drinks, and summer fun. Plus, kids get in free all summer long thanks to School of Rock Bloomington!

05/29/2026

🔥 Last night ROCKED.

Drop your Tom Keifer photos in the comments! 🤘📸

🎸 KIDS ROCK FOR FREE! We’re excited to announce that kids receive FREE admission to every First Friday Concert this summ...
05/29/2026

🎸 KIDS ROCK FOR FREE! We’re excited to announce that kids receive FREE admission to every First Friday Concert this summer thanks to School of Rock Bloomington!

The countdown is on - our first concert is just ONE WEEK AWAY with Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters on June 5 at the BCPA Lawn. Get ready for a night of live music, food trucks, drinks, and your favorite ‘70s and ‘80s hits! ☀️

Adult admission is just $5, or free with a receipt from a Downtown Bloomington business. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and kick off summer with us!

🔥 It all happens TONIGHT at the BCPA. Cinderella's Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns are bringing a full night of classic rock favo...
05/28/2026

🔥 It all happens TONIGHT at the BCPA. Cinderella's Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns are bringing a full night of classic rock favorites to Bloomington!

🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎸 Show starts at 7:30 PM

Still need tickets? Grab them here: hive.co/l/tomkeifer

05/27/2026

We’re so excited to bring First Friday Concerts back to the BCPA lawn this summer and spend some evenings together with live music, local food, and the community! 🎶

We’re currently looking for local food vendors for the concerts on June 5 and July 3. Food trucks are welcome, but we’d also love to have restaurants, pop-ups, and other Downtown businesses join us and serve food during the events!

If you’d like to be part of the fun, sign up here:
https://forms.gle/Ro8CmeyUzPiKqYqK8

You can also reach out to Brian Leach at [email protected] with any questions.

05/26/2026

🤘 This Thursday, classic rock takes over the BCPA with Cinderella’s Tom Keifer & special guest L.A. Guns! Hear hits like “Nobody’s Fool” and “The Ballad of Jayne” live on May 28 at 7:30 PM.

🎟️ Buy tickets now before they’re gone: hive.co/l/tomkeifer

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.Through...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Through our partnership with Vet Tix, we’re proud to provide tickets to currently serving military, veterans, and immediate family members of those killed in action. Check out these wonderful photos of those who have utilized these tickets at the BCPA!

Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed. ❤️🤍💙

Address

600 N East Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4am
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13094342777

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