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Venue

Arcada Theatre

St. Charles, IL

Historic 1926 theatre on Main Street in downtown St. Charles that hosts concerts, comedy and special events.

The Arcada Theatre building on Main Street in St. Charles on a sunny day, with its vertical Arcada sign and marquee.
The Arcada Theatre building on Main Street in St. Charles on a sunny day, with its vertical Arcada sign and marquee.Photo: Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0), source, CC BY-SA 2.0, resized
The Arcada Theatre lit up at night, with its glowing vertical sign and marquee.
Photo: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0), source, CC BY 2.0
The Arcada Theatre building at the corner of Main Street in downtown St. Charles, with its marquee and tile roof.
Photo: G LeTourneau / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), source, CC BY-SA 3.0
Main Street in downtown St. Charles at night, with the lit Arcada Theatre sign glowing down the block.
Photo: mareklug (Marek Wojciech Ługowski (Lugowski)) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), source, CC BY-SA 4.0
The band The Sedonas performing on stage at the Arcada Theatre.
Photo: The Sedonas / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), source, CC BY-SA 4.0
Address
105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
Get directions
Phone
(630) 962-7000
Call
Website
www.arcadalive.com

Business details last verified October 26, 2026.

Upcoming events here

Foghat and Head East at the Arcada

Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 PM

Art Garfunkel: What a Wonderful World Concert at the Arcada

Wed, Nov 18, 7:30 PM

Bret Michaels Black Friday Party at the Arcada

Fri, Nov 27, 8:00 PM

Free Holiday Movie: Elf at the Arcada Theatre

Sat, Nov 28, 10:00 AM

Jingle Bell Bash at the Arcada (Ages 50+)

Thu, Dec 3, 11:30 AM

Luminare Christmas at the Arcada Theatre

Fri, Dec 4, 8:00 PM

A Very Cher-y Christmas with Lisa McClowry at the Arcada

Sun, Dec 6, 3:00 PM

The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show at the Arcada

Fri, Dec 11, 8:00 PM

In Word Round Town

The week ahead in the Tri-Cities: Nov. 10-15

Batavia's Holiday Lantern Walk Friday, the Indoor Market and Foghat on Saturday, and the last day to recycle campaign signs Sunday. Earlier this week: Veterans Day and Batavia's budget hearing.

Senior discounts and free days for older adults in the Tri-Cities

Park district memberships starting at $15 a year, a 20% program discount in Geneva, free library home delivery and more for older adults in St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

Free events in the Tri-Cities for the rest of November

A library concert, an author fest and a Thanksgiving weekend full of tree lightings and a parade. Every event here lists free admission.

Arcada Theatre shows this fall and winter: Art Garfunkel to Blue Öyster Cult

The historic Main Street theater in St. Charles has a packed late November and December, from Foghat and Art Garfunkel to holiday shows and a New Year's Eve party.

Where to hear live music in the Tri-Cities most weeks

From bluegrass Sundays in Batavia to piano nights in St. Charles and patio sets in Geneva, these venues book live music on a regular schedule.

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming 2026: lights, parade, Santa and Elf

Downtown St. Charles kicks off the season Nov. 27-28 with the Lighting of the Lights, a free Elf screening at the Arcada and the Electric Christmas Parade. Here is the schedule and what to know before you go.

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