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 artists 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.

09/28/2026

🎉 As we wrap up our 20th anniversary month, we want to know: What’s your favorite show you’ve ever seen at the BCPA?

Tell us in the comments! 👇

✨ A Bloomington-Normal holiday tradition is coming back to the BCPA!The Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular returns Decembe...
09/28/2026

✨ A Bloomington-Normal holiday tradition is coming back to the BCPA!

The Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular returns December 5 & 6 with beautiful singing, amazing dancing, hundreds of sparkling costumes and plenty of heart. Featuring local talent and favorite holiday classics, it’s a celebration that has become a beloved part of the holiday season.

🎄 Saturday, December 5 at 7 PM
🎄 Sunday, December 6 at 3 PM

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 29 at 10 AM. Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate the season at the BCPA!

09/27/2026

🎶 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, life goes on…

The Yesterday & Today Interactive Beatles Experience is built around the audience! When you arrive, you’ll submit a song request card, and the band will use those requests to create the setlist for the night!

So, what are you requesting? Drop your pick in the comments! 👇

🎟️ Get your tickets: hive.co/l/yesterdayandtoday

🎶 ONE WEEK AWAY! Ernie Haase & Signature Sound take the BCPA stage Saturday, October 3! Get ready for powerful vocals, i...
09/26/2026

🎶 ONE WEEK AWAY! Ernie Haase & Signature Sound take the BCPA stage Saturday, October 3! Get ready for powerful vocals, incredible four-part harmonies and a great night of music.

🎟️ Get your tickets: hive.co/l/erniehaase

09/26/2026

Ready to Surrender to the Night? 🌙

Join the Friends of the BCPA on October 17 for ARTGASM: Surrender to the Night, a fundraising gala celebrating art, creativity and the community that makes the arts thrive in Bloomington!

Enjoy captivating performances from Community Players Theatre, a specially curated setlist, creations from local artists, a silent auction, w**e pull and more throughout the evening. Come dressed for the occasion, grab a drink and settle in for an evening that brings together live performance, local art and a great cause.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ERWBVK8E2REKA/checkout/J63GQYYAN5TKBXRIYLRU7TYF

🎤 Rodney Carrington is coming to the BCPA, and tickets are on sale now!Get ready for a night of stand-up comedy, music, ...
09/25/2026

🎤 Rodney Carrington is coming to the BCPA, and tickets are on sale now!

Get ready for a night of stand-up comedy, music, and Rodney’s signature humor on Friday, February 26, 2027. A platinum-recording artist and one of the top touring comedians of the past two decades, Rodney has sold out shows around the world and brought his comedy to Netflix!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: hive.co/l/rodneycarrington

09/24/2026

David Arquette can’t wait to see you at the BCPA! Get ready for Behind The Scream on October 23. 🔪🎬

🎟️ Buy tickets now: hive.co/l/scream

🎤 The Rodney Carrington presale is happening now!Get your tickets early for a night of stand-up, music and Rodney’s sign...
09/24/2026

🎤 The Rodney Carrington presale is happening now!

Get your tickets early for a night of stand-up, music and Rodney’s signature humor at BCPA on Friday, February 26, 2027. A platinum-recording artist and longtime top touring comedian, Rodney has sold out shows around the world!

Presale Code: RODNEY
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700653190622D5B?did=subscriber

Fall is officially here! 🍂 The "-ber" months are in full swing, the weather is cooling down, and spooky season is upon u...
09/23/2026

Fall is officially here! 🍂 The "-ber" months are in full swing, the weather is cooling down, and spooky season is upon us. 🎃

See what’s coming up at the BCPA this October and November!

🚨 New show announcement! Rodney Carrington is coming to the BCPA! 🎤Get ready for a night of comedy, music and Rodney’s o...
09/22/2026

🚨 New show announcement! Rodney Carrington is coming to the BCPA! 🎤

Get ready for a night of comedy, music and Rodney’s one-of-a-kind humor. A platinum-recording artist and one of the top touring comedians of the past two decades, Rodney has sold out shows around the world, released multiple gold and platinum albums, starred in his own sitcom and brought his comedy to Netflix.

This is going to be a fun one! 🎟️ Venue presale Thursday. General on sale Friday!

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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