# Events & Things To Do In Champaign on 17th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Champaign on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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Discover the best events and activities in Champaign on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Champaign

- **Event Name**: 2026 Roger Ebert's Film Festival - One Last Dance - Multiday Pass at Virginia Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at 2026 Roger Ebert's Film Festival - One Last Dance - Multiday Pass at Virginia Theatre, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Virginia Theatre in vibrant Cha
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/2026-roger-eberts-film-festival-one-last-dance-multiday-pass-at-virginia-theatre/2400029715347512
  - **Venue**: Virginia Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, festivals, entertainment, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Ebertfest: The Last Dance 2026
  - **Description**: Chaz Ebert and Nate Kohn are proud to announce "Ebertfest: The Last Dance", the 2026 Roger Ebert’s Film Festival in celebration of over twenty-five years at the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, Illinois!

Roger Ebert’s Film Festival ("Eber
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/ebertfest-the-last-dance-2026/200029594490828
  - **Venue**: 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art
- **Event Name**: Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships - Finals
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships - Finals, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at State Farm Center in dynamic Champaign, IL, this event w
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/big-ten-mens-gymnastics-championships-finals/2300029798355450
  - **Venue**: State Farm Center
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  - **Categories**: sports, gymnastics
- **Event Name**: Ebertfest: Chili Finger - Film
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Ebertfest: Chili Finger - Film, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Virginia Theatre - Il in the heart of Champaign, IL for an event that def
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/ebertfest-chili-finger-film/2300029910380842
  - **Venue**: Virginia Theatre - Il
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Art, Theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Ebertfest - The Last Movie Critic at Virginia Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Ebertfest - The Last Movie Critic at Virginia Theatre, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Virginia Theatre in the heart of Champaign
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 03:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/ebertfest-the-last-movie-critic-at-virginia-theatre/2400029902550819
  - **Venue**: Virginia Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Naya Indian Cuisine Meetup • Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge
  - **Description**: Join volunteers and the local veg community to vote on the new Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge dishes featured at Naya Indian Cuisine! All are welcome to join us for good food, great conversations, and to cast votes for the #ChampaignVCC! Please tell us ho
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/naya-indian-cuisine-meetup-•-champaign-vegan-chef-challenge/200029957811011
  - **Venue**: NAYA Bar & Eatery
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, Contests, Meetups
- **Event Name**: Spring Migration Bird Walk
  - **Description**: Spring Migration Bird Walk
April 17, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 $5 per person

Celebrate the return of spring with a guided Spring Migration Bird Walk along the Saline Branch, the eastern edge of Prairie Fruits Farm. Join PFFC founder Leslie Cooperband for a peac
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/spring-migration-bird-walk/200029904303114
  - **Venue**: 4410 North Lincoln Avenue, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61822
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- **Event Name**: Champaign Country Club presents: David Howie
  - **Description**: David Howie sings the American Songbook in the bar. Members only
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/champaign-country-club-presents-david-howie/200029944898524
  - **Venue**: Champaign Country Club
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## Trending Events in Champaign

- **Event Name**: Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Gies Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Alison Krauss at State Farm Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Alison Krauss at State Farm Center, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning State Farm Center in vibrant Champaign, IL transforms in
  - **Venue**: State Farm Center
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- **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa Hawkeyes, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Gies Memorial Stadium in the heart of Champaign, IL for an ev
  - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Journey at Champaign, IL
  - **Description**: Journey
Venue: State Farm Center - Champaign, IL
Date: 20 June, 2026
Time: 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: State Farm Center - Champaign, IL
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- **Event Name**: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Gies Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
🌆 City: Champaign
📍 Location: 40.0993, -88.2359🎉 Welcome to Nebraska Cornhuskers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football, where dreams come alive and possibilities
  - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: Oregon Ducks at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Oregon Ducks at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Gies Memorial Stadium in dyna
  - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Iowa Hawkeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Gies Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
🌆 City: Champaign
📍 Location: 40.0993, -88.2359✨ Experience the magic of Iowa Hawkeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini Football, where moments become memories that
  - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: Alison Krauss
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: State Farm Center
🏠 Address: 1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
🌆 City: Champaign
📍 Location: 40.0962, -88.2359✨ Experience the magic of Alison Krauss, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Venue**: State Farm Center
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- **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke Blue Devils
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke Blue Devils, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL
  - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Champaign?
  - **A:** 2026 Roger Ebert's Film Festival - One Last Dance - Multiday Pass at Virginia Theatre (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Virginia Theatre), Ebertfest: The Last Dance 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820), Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships - Finals (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at State Farm Center), Ebertfest: Chili Finger - Film (Fri Apr 17 2026 at Virginia Theatre - Il), Ebertfest - The Last Movie Critic at Virginia Theatre (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 03:30 pm at Virginia Theatre).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Champaign today April 17, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Roger Ebert's Film Festival - One Last Dance - Multiday Pass at Virginia Theatre (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Virginia Theatre), Ebertfest: The Last Dance 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820), Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships - Finals (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at State Farm Center), Ebertfest: Chili Finger - Film (Fri Apr 17 2026 at Virginia Theatre - Il), Ebertfest - The Last Movie Critic at Virginia Theatre (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 03:30 pm at Virginia Theatre).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Champaign this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships - Finals (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at State Farm Center), Ebertfest: Chili Finger - Film (Fri Apr 17 2026 at Virginia Theatre - Il), Naya Indian Cuisine Meetup • Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at NAYA Bar & Eatery), Champaign Country Club presents: David Howie (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Champaign Country Club).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Champaign in April 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Roger Ebert's Film Festival - One Last Dance - Multiday Pass at Virginia Theatre (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Virginia Theatre), Ebertfest: The Last Dance 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820), Big Ten Men's Gymnastics Championships - Finals (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at State Farm Center), Ebertfest: Chili Finger - Film (Fri Apr 17 2026 at Virginia Theatre - Il), Ebertfest - The Last Movie Critic at Virginia Theatre (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 03:30 pm at Virginia Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Champaign?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Champaign on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Champaign?
  - **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 events in Champaign?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Champaign include Virginia Theatre, 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820, State Farm Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Champaign?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Champaign include Vivid Events, The Virginia Theatre, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Champaign?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Champaign.

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