Entertainment & Events in Carbondale, Illinois

Special Events

Southern Illinois University Arena 618-453-2321
SIU Mailcode 6619
Carbondale, IL 62901
Southern Illinois University
A beautiful 1,000 seat facility that features nationally touring concerts, family shows, theatrical events, circuses, conventions, and consumer expositions is open to the public for many productions.
Cat Fancy Association Cat Show 618-625-6136
200 South Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
Civic Center
Over 25 breeds of cat will be judged during this two day, six-ring July cat show including specialty breeds and a household pet class.

Upside Downtown 618-549-4270
213 Main Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
Across from Bank of Carbondale
Enjoy live jazz music at this quiet, relaxed nightspot that features over 30 different kinds of wine and a large dance floor.
Pinch Penny Pub 618-549-3348
700 East Grand Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
This club features live local bands on Thursday and Saturday nights, a DJ on Friday nights, and live jazz bands on Sunday nights.

Jackson County Stage Company 618-549-5466
101 North Washington Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
This community theatre troupe presents a variety of theatrical productions as well as an annual children's play in July.
Southern Illinois University Shryock Auditorium 618-453-2787
Southern Illinois University
This grand opera style venue is the largest performing arts facility in Illinois south of Springfield that hosts a large variety of performing arts. Call to check their schedule of performances. more

Arts in Celebration 618-457-5100
Downtown Carbondale
This two day art festival features a large variety of art vendors, exhibits, and gallery shows as well as performing artists and live performances.