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

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Galena performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Galena & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
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## Performances Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: Elizabeth Mary Live at Galena Cellars (Solo Acoustic)
  - **Description**: Elizabeth Mary, an up-and-coming country songstress, wife, mom and children’s book author, currently resides in Madison, Wisconsin. Raised on a dairy farm in rural eastern Iowa, Elizabeth Mary performed her first shows to herds of disinterested cattle and
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/elizabeth-mary-live-at-galena-cellars-solo-acoustic/200029731100309
  - **Venue**: Galena Cellars (111 Main)
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- **Event Name**: Poetry Slam!
  - **Description**: Poets compete for cash prizes while performing original work for the audience!About this EventCome join us at Miss Kitty's Grape Escape for an evening filled with powerful words, emotions
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/poetry-slam/100001985838290785
  - **Venue**: The Grape Escape
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment, theatre, live-music
- **Event Name**: GRANTS HOMEFRONT CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT EVENT
  - **Description**: This is a two-day Civil War Reenactment at Depot Park in Galena, Illinois. Reenactors register at tristatehistoricalpresentatios.blogspot.com by April 1, 2026. Battle on Saturday April 25th at 11:30 am and Sunday, April 26th at 1:30 pm. Admission is $5.00
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/grants-homefront-civil-war-reenactment-event/200029610227346
  - **Venue**: Galena Depot
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- **Event Name**: Jacquie Miller DUO @ downtown Galena Cellars!
  - **Description**: Take a stroll downtown Galena and end up relaxing with music, wine, and fun!!!
This duo plays a mix of favorite songs from the 60s, 70’s, 80’s, 90s, & modern hits. 
From Dylan to Dido and beyond!
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/jacquie-miller-duo-downtown-galena-cellars/200029890559053
  - **Venue**: Galena Cellars (111 Main)
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- **Event Name**: French Choir Performance at Turner Hall
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening to remember with a performance by the Choeur d' hommes de l Auvignon, followed by a reception complete with wine, baguettes, songs, and friendship!
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Historic Turner Hall in Galena, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure - Radio Play
  - **Description**: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson face off against their most cunning adversary yet - Professor Moriarty. Packed with clever twists, disguises and suspense, the play follows the famed detective duo as they unravel a web of deception that stretches from Londo
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/ken-ludwigs-moriarty-a-new-sherlock-holmes-adventure-radio-play/200029731101418
  - **Venue**: 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Kristina Marie Castañeda @ The Irish Cottage
  - **Description**: Come join in this cozy space evocative of a pub on the streets of Ireland. 
There will be drinks and delicious food waiting for you, and I'll play you some songs.
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    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub
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- **Event Name**: Parry Lamont at the Galena Center for the Arts Songwriter Showcase
  - **Description**: Thursday, April 16th at 7 PM: Parry Lamont at the Galena Center for the Arts Songwriter Showcase, Galena, IL.

I’m excited to be performing at the Galena Center for the Arts in the heart of historic Galena, Illinois. It’s always special to play in a place
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/parry-lamont-at-the-galena-center-for-the-arts-songwriter-showcase/200029890559856
  - **Venue**: Galena Center for the Arts
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## Trending Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: 2026 Haunted Galena Conference
  - **Description**: Don't Miss our 2026 Haunted Galena Conference!!!
It's our 5th year and...
IT'S GALENA's 200th BIRTHDAY!!!
Let's Celebrate 200 Years of Galena Hauntings!

 Embrace the Darkness with us at Illinois' oldest operating hotel.
The historic and haunted DeSoto Ho
  - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel
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- **Event Name**: 2026 NIGHT OF THE LUMINARIA
  - **Description**: Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic nights of the year in Galena.

More than 5,000 candlelit luminaries line the streets, steps, and sidewalks all throughout the downtown area.  From Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park, all of Ga
  - **Venue**: Main st. Downtown Galena
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- **Event Name**: Gaither Vocal Band, Gene McDonald, Kevin Williams, Kevin Williams in Westerville
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Gaither Vocal Band Live in Galena on Friday, April 17, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Gaither Vocal Band like never before? With chart-topping hits like He Touched Me, Because He Lives and Alpha And Omega
  - **Venue**: Genoa Church
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- **Event Name**: Bicentennial Corn Boil
  - **Description**: The biggest homecoming celebration Galena has ever had - come home for the Bicentennial Corn Boil in 2026!  Music, food, games, and all the fun a person can handle!  Go to https://www.galena2026.org/ for information and updates
  - **Venue**: Recreation Park, Galena Illinois
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Great Galena Balloon Race
  - **Description**: The Great Galena Balloon Race is more than just a spectacular weekend of hot air ballooning—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Through this event, we proudly support Breakthrough T1D and Camp Hertko Hollow, two organizations dedicated to im
  - **Venue**: 400 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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- **Event Name**: Corkless Galena 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for a chill day filled with good music, great wine, and awesome vibes at Corkless Galena!About this EventIllinois Wine is proud to present Corkless Galena, a one-day wine festival showcasing incredible Illinois
  - **Venue**: Depot Park
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- **Event Name**: Galena's Jeep Jingle & Santa Mingle 2026
  - **Description**: Join us in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season here in Galena.  

The fun begins at 5pm with a fleet of Jeeps for the Jeep Jingle headed down Main St to bring Mr. & Mrs. Claus to town. Then follow the fleet to the Old Market House a
  - **Venue**: Galena, Ill
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- **Event Name**: 42nd Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration
  - **Description**: Galena Cellars celebrates the release of the 2026 Nouveau wine!

We invite you to join us at our Luncheon, being hosted at our Downtown Galena location, 111 N. Main Street, at 12pm!

The parade of revelers will assemble at 2:30 p.m. for a trek around Gale
  - **Venue**: Galena Cellars (111 Main)
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- **Event Name**: Midwest Psych Fest
  - **Description**: https://midwestpsychfest.com/

Midwest Pysch Fest is bringing the city to our circus on May 8th and 9th.  It's a happening, it's a campout, it's the best music and arts hangout on either side of the Ohio River.  Come clown around.

Midwest Psych Fest is b
  - **Venue**: Troubadour Farm
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Galena?
  - **A:** Elizabeth Mary Live at Galena Cellars (Solo Acoustic) (Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at Galena Cellars (111 Main)), Poetry Slam! (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Grape Escape), GRANTS HOMEFRONT CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT EVENT (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 12:00 pm at Galena Depot), Jacquie Miller DUO @ downtown Galena Cellars! (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Galena Cellars (111 Main)), French Choir Performance at Turner Hall (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 05:00 pm at Historic Turner Hall in Galena, IL).
- **Q**: What are the top free Performances events in Galena?
  - **A:** Poetry Slam! (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Grape Escape).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Galena in April 2026?
  - **A:** Poetry Slam! (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Grape Escape), GRANTS HOMEFRONT CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT EVENT (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 12:00 pm at Galena Depot), Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure - Radio Play (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), Kristina Marie Castañeda @ The Irish Cottage (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Frank O'Dowds Irish Pub), Parry Lamont at the Galena Center for the Arts Songwriter Showcase (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Galena Center for the Arts).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Galena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Galena 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 Galena?
  - **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 Galena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Galena include Galena Cellars (111 Main), The Grape Escape, Galena Depot.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Galena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Galena include Elizabeth Mary Music, Galena Public Library District, Tristate Historical Presentations.
- **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 Galena?
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