Upcoming Events at The Venue CU in Downtown Champaign

One historic venue, endless ways to celebrate. From weddings to corporate galas to milestone parties, our flexible downtown Champaign spaces and seasoned team adapt to the event you have in mind.

Handmade Candy Canes

Watch Peter Vriner and our team hand-pull classic candy canes the old-fashioned way! Pre-order yours today and pick them up at The Venue CU.

Upcoming Events

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa at The Venue CU

November 28

December 5

December 19

Mead & Merriment

Mead & Merriment, the first annual Central Illinois Mead Fest at The Venue CU

December 12
General Admission & VIP tickets

Miracle on Main Street Pop Up Holiday Bar

Miracle on Main Street Pop Up Holiday Bar at The Venue CU

We are opening our historic bar to the community this holiday season with a special holiday pop up bar! No tickets required - come as often as you'd like and bring your friends!


Miracle on Main Street Pop Up Holiday Bar Dates
(various Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout November and December around our private event schedule)


November 28: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
November 29: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
December 3: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
December 5: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
December 10: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
December 11: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
December 13: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
December 17: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
December 18: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
December 19: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
December 20: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Promotions

Candles and glassware set on a long table in a warmly lit brick-walled event venue

OFF PEAK DISCOUNT

Close-up of overlapping American flags with red, white, and blue stars and stripes

MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNT