# Theater Events, Live Performances In Carbondale & Shows in Carbondale

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Carbondale performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Carbondale & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] 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 Carbondale

- **Event Name**: CarbonRail: Celebrating Carbondale's Role in American History
  - **Description**: To honor and celebrate the first train's arrival into the City of Carbondale, on July 4, 1854, as well as to commemorate America’s 250th, the Historic Preservation Commission of Carbondale, along with the City of Carbondale and The Varsity Center, are hos
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/carbonrail-celebrating-carbondales-role-in-american-history/200030211380349
  - **Venue**: 200 S. Illinois Ave. , Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Business, comedy, Contests, Festivals
- **Event Name**: SIU Alumni Night @ the Sunset Concert
  - **Description**: The Association will be serving drinks and snacks. Performance by Shawn Holt and the Teardrops.About this EventJoin us for a relaxing summer evening in Southern Illinois, with great music, familiar faces, and Saluki pride
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Jun 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/siu-alumni-night-the-sunset-concert/100001990181024017
  - **Venue**: Turley Playground
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Event Name**: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
  - **Description**: "Peter and the Starcatcher"
Play by Rick Elice
Music by Wayne Barker
Directed by Brandyn McGhee

SHOW SYNOPSIS
A whimsical prequel to "Peter Pan" that follows a nameless orphan boy and his journey to becoming Peter.  When he boards a ship carrying a magic
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Jul 10 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/peter-and-the-starcatcher/200030064107306
  - **Venue**: The Varsity Center
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths brunch show at PK’s • Sat 6/20 at noon
  - **Description**: local favs Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths play for a brunch show at PK's!

https://lucaswaynemusic.com/
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/lucas-wayne-and-the-cottonmouths-brunch-show-at-pk’s-•-sat-6-20-at-noon/200030078504434
  - **Venue**: 308 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL
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  - **Categories**: brunch
- **Event Name**: Varsity Improv: Under Maintenance
  - **Description**: They're baaaaaaaaaack! Varsity Bar and Doors at 7, show at 8.About this EventMembers of the Varsity’s new improv group will write, produce, and improvise a show for their latest residence appearance at the downtown Carbon
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/varsity-improv-under-maintenance/100001990908810847
  - **Venue**: The Varsity Center
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  - **Price**: USD 9
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, comedy, performances
- **Event Name**: Adam Gaffney & Tim Crosby country/folk/Americana showcase at PK's • Fri 6/26
  - **Description**: Folk Americana songwriter Adam Gaffney weaves songs of desperation, love, loss, and the American experience

https://adamgaffneyepk.com/

joined by local Tim Crosby at PK's!
21+
No cover
9pm-midnight
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/adam-gaffney-and-tim-crosby-country-folk-americana-showcase-at-pks-•-fri-6-26/200030078158627
  - **Venue**: 308 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL
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- **Event Name**: Rachel & Griffin / Tim Crosby live at PK's! (Carbondale, IL) • Thurs 7/9
  - **Description**: Rachel & Griffin roll into PK’s in Carbondale, IL as part of their “Oh hey, Ohio!” tour - and this one’s shaping up to be a good dang night.

They’ll be joined by Tim Crosby to kick things off, setting the tone for a night of songs and stories. And th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri Jul 10 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/rachel-and-griffin-tim-crosby-live-at-pks-carbondale-il-•-thurs-7-9/200029906723359
  - **Venue**: PK's
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- **Event Name**: {Free} Pre-Screening: Granchester, S11 E1 @The Varsity
  - **Description**: Premiering this summer: the final and 11th season of Grantchester on PBS Masterpiece! Join WSIU for a free pre-screening of the very first episode and get an inside look at the transformative summer of 1963 as characters reconnect with estranged mothers,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/free-pre-screening-granchester-s11-e1-the-varsity/200030058379823
  - **Venue**: The Varsity Center
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## Trending Events in Carbondale

- **Event Name**: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Saluki Stadium
🏠 Address: 2 Arena Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901
🌆 City: Carbondale
📍 Location: 37.71, -89.22🎉 Welcome to South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football, where the impossible becomes possible a
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
- **Event Name**: Neighborhood Co-op Farm Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Find more information here! https://www.neighborhood.coop/farm-crawl
🌾🌻🍓🌿🐄🧺🌽🐷🚜🐑🥕👨‍🌾

The Farm Crawl is an excellent opportunity for families and friends to meet farmers, see demos, and tour local farms in southern Illinois. 

Every year the Co-op works wi
  - **Venue**: All across Southern Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Saluki Stadium in dynamic Carbondale,
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Official Mountain Fair After Party ft. Marfa
  - **Description**: El Dorado is the official after party destination for Mountain Fair 2026. Get your tickets in advance for an intimate show by Marfa at 10pm.
  - **Venue**: El Dorado
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- **Event Name**: Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Saluki Stadium in Carbondale
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Juneteenth Block Party
  - **Description**: The 2026 Juneteenth Block Party theme is Unity In The Community.  Come together in joy, unity, and community spirit.  Be ready for a fun, safe, family-friendly event.  This event is free and open to the public.
  - **Venue**: Attucks Park 800 N Wall Street, Carbondale IL 62901
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- **Event Name**: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Saluki Stadium in
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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- **Event Name**: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Pride Edition!
  - **Description**: The Varsity & Big Mud De-Medusa Present a special Carbondale PRIDE EDITION of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with our house Shadowcast!About this EventGet ready for The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Pride Edition!
  - **Venue**: The Varsity Center
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- **Event Name**: Southern Illinois Salukis vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Southern Illinois Salukis vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Saluki Stadium in dynamic Carbondale, IL, t
  - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** CarbonRail: Celebrating Carbondale's Role in American History (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm at 200 S. Illinois Ave. , Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901), SIU Alumni Night @ the Sunset Concert (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Turley Playground), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Varsity Center), Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths brunch show at PK’s • Sat 6/20 at noon (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at 308 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL), Varsity Improv: Under Maintenance (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Varsity Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free Performances events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** SIU Alumni Night @ the Sunset Concert (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Turley Playground).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Carbondale today June 12, 2026?
  - **A:** {Free} Pre-Screening: Granchester, S11 E1 @The Varsity (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Varsity Center).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Carbondale this weekend June 12–14, 2026?
  - **A:** {Free} Pre-Screening: Granchester, S11 E1 @The Varsity (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Varsity Center).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Carbondale in June 2026?
  - **A:** CarbonRail: Celebrating Carbondale's Role in American History (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm at 200 S. Illinois Ave. , Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901), SIU Alumni Night @ the Sunset Concert (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Turley Playground), Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths brunch show at PK’s • Sat 6/20 at noon (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at 308 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL), Varsity Improv: Under Maintenance (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Varsity Center), Adam Gaffney & Tim Crosby country/folk/Americana showcase at PK's • Fri 6/26 (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 09:00 pm at 308 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Carbondale 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 Carbondale?
  - **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 Carbondale?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Carbondale include 200 S. Illinois Ave. , Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901, Turley Playground, The Varsity Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Carbondale range from USD 9 to USD 9. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Carbondale?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Carbondale include City of Carbondale Government, SIU Alumni Association, StageCo Carbondale.
- **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 Carbondale?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Carbondale.

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