# Live Shows in Pekin | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Pekin — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Pekin are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Pekin that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Pekin show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Pekin

- **Event Name**: The Blueliner2 Team Dueling Pianos Benefit: Supporting Cole Ruwe
  - **Description**: Golf by day, dueling pianos by night—join us in supporting Cole Ruwe as he battles ALS. Every ticket makes an impact for Cole & his family.About this EventThe Blueliner2 Team Golf Outing & Du
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/the-blueliner2-team-dueling-pianos-benefit-supporting-cole-ruwe/100001983124071482
  - **Venue**: Mashies Pub at Sunset Hills Golf Course
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  - **Price**: USD 50 to 650
  - **Categories**: fitness, Sports, trips-adventures, Music, Entertainment, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Roots & Boots Dragon Jam | Presented by i3 Broadband
  - **Description**: Are you ready to JAM? Dragon Jam is back and it's real country themed this year!! Enjoy Roots & Boots Dragon Jam presented by i3 Broadband, an evening of live entertainment kicking off the 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival Weekend!! Bands performing will b
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/roots-and-boots-dragon-jam-presented-by-i3-broadband/200030236491503
  - **Venue**: Avanti's Event Center
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, festivals, food-drinks, art, music, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits LIVE at the Pekin Performing Arts Venue
  - **Description**: Taylor Bruninga brings his rockin country show to the Pekin PAV! Bruninga has shared the stage with acts such as Chris Cagle, Bryan Martin, Creed Fisher, Southall and countless others. Playing a catalog of original music with covers ranging from 90s &
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/taylor-bruninga-and-the-bandits-live-at-the-pekin-performing-arts-venue/200030212556912
  - **Venue**: Pekin Park District
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: 2026 Lagoon Water Spectacular
  - **Description**: 🌊 LAGOON WATER SPECTACULAR!
Get ready for an afternoon of big tricks, big splashes, and plenty of action on the water!
Join us Saturday, September 12 at 4 PM at the Lagoon for a Water Show presented by World of Powersports. The show will feature wakeboard
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/2026-lagoon-water-spectacular/200030603857746
  - **Venue**: 402 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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- **Event Name**: Tales of the Wild West
  - **Description**: Giddy up and gather round for a rootin-tootin Western-themed Storytime! Saddle up your little ones for an evening of exciting tales inspired by the Wild West.
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  - **Date**: Mon Aug 31 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Aug 31 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/tales-of-the-wild-west/200030585731652
  - **Venue**: 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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- **Event Name**: Scat Grub Reunion Show at TSS.
  - **Description**: The Boys SCAT GRUB are back together for 1 Night & 1 Night ONLY along with The Misters & Sons of Salem!!!

7pm-11pm
$5 Cover
21+
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/scat-grub-reunion-show-at-tss/200030056570239
  - **Venue**: 251 Derby St, Pekin, IL
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- **Event Name**: 250 years of America
  - **Description**: Chicago Farmer set to perform on Oct 3rd from 5-7pm

There will be food - Vendors - Face-painting - Bonfire - Smores Station and more.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/250-years-of-america/200030380905813
  - **Venue**: 1232 Veterans Dr., Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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## Trending Events in Pekin

- **Event Name**: Pekin Marigold Festival
  - **Description**: We look forward to another unforgettable celebration filled with fun for all ages, live entertainment, and marigold pride as we honor our roots and kick up our boots in 2026! The 54th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival theme is: Marigold Roots & Country B
  - **Venue**: Pekin Mineral Springs Park
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- **Event Name**: The Blueliner2 Team Dueling Pianos Benefit: Supporting Cole Ruwe
  - **Description**: Golf by day, dueling pianos by night—join us in supporting Cole Ruwe as he battles ALS. Every ticket makes an impact for Cole & his family.About this EventThe Blueliner2 Team Golf Outing & Du
  - **Venue**: Mashies Pub at Sunset Hills Golf Course
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- **Event Name**: Roots & Boots Dragon Jam | Presented by i3 Broadband
  - **Description**: Are you ready to JAM? Dragon Jam is back and it's real country themed this year!! Enjoy Roots & Boots Dragon Jam presented by i3 Broadband, an evening of live entertainment kicking off the 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival Weekend!! Bands performing will b
  - **Venue**: Avanti's Event Center
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Summer Concert with Revel in Red
  - **Description**: Pekin’s summertime live music event is back for 2026! The Downtown Summer Concert is an unforgettable night filled with great tunes, delicious food, and great times with your friends and neighbors! Come rain or shine, enjoy a fun-filled summer evening in
  - **Venue**: 342 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554-3200, United States
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- **Event Name**: FLOTSAM! River Circus - PEKIN
  - **Description**: Come see Flotsam River Circus in Pekin, IL on Friday, September 4th!

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.

We'll be performing at the P
  - **Venue**: Pekin Riverfront Spray Park
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- **Event Name**: Foul Play at the Ballpark: A M**der-Mystery Dinner
  - **Description**: Are the Blue Knights about to become the "Black Knights"? Will someone strike out, for the last time?About this EventThe “Blue Knights” baseball team has been successful
  - **Venue**: Zeller Banquet Room
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- **Event Name**: 16th Annual Joey Steiner Golf Party
  - **Description**: Dear Friends,

We’re excited to announce that the 15th ANNUAL JOEY STEINER GOLF PARTY HOSTED BY THE PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY CLUB will be held SEPTEMBER 26,2026 at Parkview Golf Course in Pekin. The Steiner family has been gracious enough to entrust the e
  - **Venue**: Parkview Golf Course
- **Event Name**: Revel in Red at Pekin Downtown Concert Series
  - **Description**: Revel in Red is BACK for the Pekin Downtown Summer Concert Series!

Known for delivering a stadium-quality show across Central Illinois, Revel in Red brings a high-energy performance that spans five decades of hits. The six-piece lineup covers everything
  - **Venue**: Pekin I'll
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- **Event Name**: Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits LIVE at the Pekin Performing Arts Venue
  - **Description**: Taylor Bruninga brings his rockin country show to the Pekin PAV! Bruninga has shared the stage with acts such as Chris Cagle, Bryan Martin, Creed Fisher, Southall and countless others. Playing a catalog of original music with covers ranging from 90s &
  - **Venue**: Pekin Park District
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Pekin?
  - **A:** The Blueliner2 Team Dueling Pianos Benefit: Supporting Cole Ruwe (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mashies Pub at Sunset Hills Golf Course), Roots & Boots Dragon Jam | Presented by i3 Broadband (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at Avanti's Event Center), Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits LIVE at the Pekin Performing Arts Venue (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:30 pm at Pekin Park District), 2026 Lagoon Water Spectacular (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm at 402 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554), Tales of the Wild West (Mon Aug 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Pekin this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** The Blueliner2 Team Dueling Pianos Benefit: Supporting Cole Ruwe (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mashies Pub at Sunset Hills Golf Course).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Pekin in August 2026?
  - **A:** The Blueliner2 Team Dueling Pianos Benefit: Supporting Cole Ruwe (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mashies Pub at Sunset Hills Golf Course), Tales of the Wild West (Mon Aug 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Pekin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Pekin on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Pekin?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Pekin include Mashies Pub at Sunset Hills Golf Course, Avanti's Event Center, Pekin Park District.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Pekin range from USD 50 to USD 650. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Pekin include The Blueliner2 Team, Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, Taylor Bruninga Music.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Pekin.

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