Country rock band Blackberry Smoke will take the stage at Downtown Champaign's historic Virginia Theatre in 2026.

The first-place winning marching band among Division I colleges and universities such as UIUC will win $50,000 in free ...

The Marching Illini provided their submission of the band rocking out in an effort to win a collegiate competition put on by ...

Mar. 18—Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer were neighbors — living across the hall from each other at the Illinois Street Residence Hall dormitory. They soon realized both were into music, and a jam ...

Hip/hop classical fusion duo Black Violin performed at the Virginia Theater on their Full Circle Tour celebrating 20 years as ...

Director Jackie Compton leads the Toast of Champaign Sweet Adelines Chorus in a rehearsal for their upcoming annual concert, set for March 2 at Faith United Methodist Church in Champaign. From left, ...

Known as the birthplace of Midwest emo, music is everywhere in Champaign-Urbana. Venues like the Canopy Club, Rose Bowl Tavern and Virginia Theater light up with vibrant performances every weekend, ...

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A festival dedicated to celebrating and educating the public about Argentine tango music, dance and culture is happening this weekend in Champaign-Urbana. The CU Tango ...

Journey is nearing the end of its road as a band, though members say there’s still a bit of gas in the tank. The band’s Final Frontier retirement tour will begin Feb. 28.