# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Lights, camera, holiday cheer! Celebrate the season with a festive blend of cinematic magic and holiday tradition featuring music from Home Alone, The Snowman, The Polar Express, and more. From the playful March of the Toys to the joyful rush of Sleigh Ride, this spirited program is packed with heartwarming melodies, festive favorites, and unforgettable moments that will leave the whole family merry and bright.

Taichi Fukumura, Music Director 
Springfield Performance: Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestras, Springfield Choral Society, and Springfield Youth Performance Group
Bloomington-Normal Performance: Bloomington-Normal Youth Symphony and Springfield Choral Society

Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
UIS Performing Arts Center, Springfield, IL

Saturday, December 12, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
ISU Center for the Performing Arts, Normal, IL

Experience the power of LIVE music! 
Your Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Always real. Always live.
Tickets:  $70 / $50 / $35 | Students (Age 24 & Under): $10

Support Provided By:
Debra & Daniel Brownstone, M.D., US Bank, CEFCU, Randy & Patricia Rushing, James J. Greenwald, DDS
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/holiday-pops-in-the-heartland-normal/200030781431123
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, holiday, performances, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Normal
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State University
- **lat**: 40.507386825423
- **long**: -88.98991304475
- **full address**: Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State University, 400 W Beaufort St,Normal, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal being held?
  - **A:** Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal takes place on Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State University, 400 W Beaufort St,Normal, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal?
  - **A:** Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal is organized by Illinois Symphony Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Normal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Normal sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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