Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts For over 100 years the BCPA has been the cornerstone for arts & entertainment for Bloomington-Normal and all of Central Illinois.
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The venue brings you close to the show with its intimate setting and top level productions. The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) is located in the City’s downtown and is a platform for performing arts and entertainment in the community. With a 1,200-seat auditorium and an 11,000 square foot ballroom, the recently-restored, historic 1920 theater welcomes more than 50 touring artist

s annually and is also home to many area performing arts ensembles. The center also features an outdoor summer concert stage and is in the process of developing a community arts education facility, the Creativity Center. To learn more about the BCPA, and check out our presenting season, visit artsblooming.org.

👀We’ll see you back here Tuesday, September 1st at 10 AM.
08/29/2026

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We’ll see you back here Tuesday, September 1st at 10 AM.

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2! We hope you enjoyed the dark st...
08/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2! We hope you enjoyed the dark stories, Poe-inspired cocktails, and plenty of laughs along the way. 🖤

Missed tonight? There’s still time to experience it all tomorrow at the BCPA!

🎟️ Tickets: hive.co/l/speakeasy

08/27/2026

September 13 is getting closer… 🔥 Melissa Etheridge brings the RISE Tour to the BCPA for one unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals, new music and legendary hits.

Are you in? 🎟️ hive.co/l/melissaetheridge

🩺 LAST CHANCE! Don’t miss your chance to win 4 VIP tickets + 4 spa packages with Nurse Blake! The giveaway ends Friday, ...
08/26/2026

🩺 LAST CHANCE! Don’t miss your chance to win 4 VIP tickets + 4 spa packages with Nurse Blake! The giveaway ends Friday, August 28—and one lucky winner could be headed to see Nurse Blake at BCPA on November 9 for the But Did You Die? Comedy Tour!

Enter now! 👉 outbackpresents.com/sweeps/nurseblake2026

🎉 THREE BCPA SHOWS RANKED IN POLLSTAR’S WORLDWIDE TOP 75!Pollstar’s latest rankings showcase the top-grossing shows worl...
08/25/2026

🎉 THREE BCPA SHOWS RANKED IN POLLSTAR’S WORLDWIDE TOP 75!

Pollstar’s latest rankings showcase the top-grossing shows worldwide by venue capacity. From July 3 through August 2, three BCPA shows landed in the Top 75 for venues with a 751–1,500 capacity, including Henry Cho at #14 worldwide after a SOLD-OUT show! 👏

Thank you to everyone who came out and made these shows such a success! ❤️ We’re so grateful for your continued support of live entertainment at the BCPA!

08/24/2026

This Friday & Saturday, step into the shadows at the BCPA. 🖤 The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy brings an immersive night of dark poetry, music, storytelling and cocktails. 🥃

🎟️ hive.co/l/speakeasy

We’re talking dance-offs, lip-sync battles, confetti explosions and prizes you actually want to win. 🎉 Bingo Loco is bri...
08/20/2026

We’re talking dance-offs, lip-sync battles, confetti explosions and prizes you actually want to win. 🎉 Bingo Loco is bringing the party to the BCPA this Saturday. Are you ready to play?

🎟️ August 22 • 7 PM • 21+
hive.co/l/bingolocobloomington

Shoutout to Katie! ✨ She’s one of the talented stagehands working behind the scenes at both BCPA and Grossinger Motors A...
08/19/2026

Shoutout to Katie! ✨ She’s one of the talented stagehands working behind the scenes at both BCPA and Grossinger Motors Arena. We’re lucky to have her! 👏

08/18/2026

Warning: this video may make you want to turn the volume way up. 🔥 Melissa Etheridge brings the RISE Tour to BCPA September 13!

🎟 You know what to do: hive.co/l/melissaetheridge

✨ Take a Nurse Break with Nurse Blake! ✨Enter for your chance to win 4 VIP tickets to any upcoming Nurse Blake show plus...
08/17/2026

✨ Take a Nurse Break with Nurse Blake! ✨

Enter for your chance to win 4 VIP tickets to any upcoming Nurse Blake show plus 4 spa packages for a well-deserved chance to relax and recharge!

Giveaway closes August 28th. More information can be found at outbackpresents.com/sweeps/nurseblake2026

And if you’re the lucky winner, you could be joining us at BCPA on November 9 for Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour! 🩺

Address

600 N East Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4am
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13094342777

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