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.
CAMP HALF-BLOOD - A Percy Jackson Event
October 14th, 2023
A free event for fans of the Percy Jackson stories.
Movie Bingo - Halloween Fundraiser
October 21st, 2023
There's something strange coming to your neighborhood!
Mid-Day Music - Music Among Friends - FREE
November 15th, 2023
Contemporary chamber music featuring Maestro McClain and his MDSO colleagues
Mid-Day Music - By the Sea - FREE
February 7th, 2024
Music for flute and percussion inspired by earth’s most abundant resource.
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"
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"
Bus trip to “Funny Girl” - Thurs., Feb. 1, 2024
February 1st, 2024
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Funny Girl"
Bus trip to “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” - Thurs., May 9, 2024
May 9th, 2024
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for performance of "Moulin Rouge"
Bus trip to “MJ” - Thurs., June 6, 2024
June 6th, 2024
Bus trip to Fox Theatre for a performance of "MJ"