# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Leonid & Friends: 2026 Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Performing the music of Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, and more!

Leonid & Friends is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying 11-piece collective renowned for their astonishingly precise recreations of classic Chicago songs, alongside high-energy performances of other rock, pop, and jazz-fusion hits from the 1970s.

Formed by multi-talented musician and producer Leonid Vorobyev, the group features elite vocalists and instrumentalists from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and beyond - united by a shared passion for celebrating this iconic era of music.
 
In concert, Leonid & Friends deliver a stunningly authentic and exhilarating experience, complete with a razor-tight horn section, rich vocal harmonies, and unmistakable rock & roll soul. Fans can expect timeless anthems like 25 or 6 to 4, Make Me Smile, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day, Beginnings, Questions 67 & 68, and Hard to Say I’m Sorry/Get Away, along with select surprises from an ever-expanding repertoire that includes Earth, Wind & Fire, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Steely Dan, The Carpenters, and other beloved ’70s favorites.
 
Each performance is more than a tribute concert - it’s a joyous celebration of the music that defined an era.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/leonid-and-friends-2026-tour/200029686977453
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 87

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
- **lat**: 40.11711
- **long**: -88.24558
- **full address**: 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Leonid & Friends: 2026 Tour being held?
  - **A:** Leonid & Friends: 2026 Tour takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Leonid & Friends: 2026 Tour?
  - **A:** Leonid & Friends: 2026 Tour is organized by The Virginia Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Leonid & Friends: 2026 Tour is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Champaign, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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