Special Events & Trips

From concerts and poetry nights, to international cultural experiences, and signature fundraising events, the Decatur Area Arts Council has you covered.

Looking for a special art event right here in Decatur, IL?  The Decatur Area Arts Council has something happening year round.  In fact, we host an opening event for amazing new exhibits every month. . . and there’s never a charge!

Special trips are planned to other cities and states to take advantage of the wonderful arts and entertainment experiences other communities have to offer.

Join us for an upcoming event below or suggest a trip you would like us to organize.

As THE arts source and resource for greater Decatur, DAAC will keep you up-to-date on arts and entertainment opportunities provided by others throughout the community.  

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Special Events

Mid-Day Music - With Strings Attached - FREE

October 11th, 2023

Music for oboe and strings from duet to quartet.

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CAMP HALF-BLOOD - A Percy Jackson Event

October 14th, 2023

A free event for fans of the Percy Jackson stories.

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Movie Bingo - Halloween Fundraiser

October 21st, 2023

There's something strange coming to your neighborhood!

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Mid-Day Music - Music Among Friends - FREE

November 15th, 2023

Contemporary chamber music featuring Maestro McClain and his MDSO colleagues

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Mid-Day Music - By the Sea - FREE

February 7th, 2024

Music for flute and percussion inspired by earth’s most abundant resource.

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Trips & Tours

SOLD OUT - Bus trip to “Come From Away” - Sun., Nov. 5, 2023

November 5th, 2023

Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Come From Away"

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SOLD OUT - Bus trip to “Tina - The Tina Turner Musical” - Thurs., Nov. 16, 2023

November 16th, 2023

Bus trip to Fox Theatre for a performance of "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical"

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Bus trip to “Funny Girl” - Thurs., Feb. 1, 2024

February 1st, 2024

Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Funny Girl"

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Bus trip to “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” - Thurs., May 9, 2024

May 9th, 2024

Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Moulin Rouge"

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Bus trip to “MJ” - Thurs., June 6, 2024

June 6th, 2024

Bus trip to Fox Theatre for a performance of "MJ"

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