Upcoming Events
ARTRAGEOUS
Comedy/Drama, Music, Performance Art
Sep 26, 2025
The ECC Arts Center season kicks off with the wildly imaginative ARTRAGEOUS, a fusion of art, music, theater, and creativity.
Disenchanted!
Comedy, Musical
Oct 11, 2025
The ECC Arts Center presents the witty and empowering “Disenchanted!,”a hilarious take on fairytale princesses who are fed with the storybook status quo. Contains adult language and themes that are not appropriate for children.
Midday Matinee: Hey There…The Music of Rosemary Clooney
Classic, Music
Oct 14, 2025
The Midday Matinee series returns to the ECC Arts Center on Tuesday,. Oct. 14 with “Hey There: The Music of Rosemary Clooney” featuring Kaity Paschetto.
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra: Rags to Riches…Celebrating the Life & Music of Tony Bennett
Music
Oct 18, 2025
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra beings its jazz-meets-big band stylings to the ECC Arts Center on October 18 with “Rags to Riches: Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett.”
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Present Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Children’s/Family, Classic, Comedy/Drama
Oct 24, 2025
Classics get a fresh twist with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men performng “Twelfth Night” at the ECC Arts Center on October 24. The UK’s leading all-male theatre company, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men brings Shakespeare’s plays to life in authentic Elizabethan costume, infused with music, song, and spirited dance.
Club Cabaret: Make ‘Em Laugh
Cabaret, Comedy, Music, Variety
Runs Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2025
Club Cabaret is back at the ECC Arts Center with “Make ‘Em Laugh,” a joyful tribute to musical theatre’s wittiest moments with clever classics and hidden gems.
Jim Witter’s Christmas Memories
Holiday, Music
Dec 06, 2025
Jim Witter brings nostalgic holiday harmonies to the ECC Arts Center stage on December 6 with “Christmas Memories.”Experience the magic of the season with the heartwarming holiday celebration that transports you to Christmases past.
Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays
Classic, Holiday, Music
Dec 12, 2025
Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays brings retro-cool to the ECC Arts Center on Friday, December 12. Featuring former stars of the Tony-Award winning musical “Jersey Boys,” this high-energy performance brings a fresh twist to beloved seasonal tunes.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Comedy/Drama, Dance
Jan 31, 2026
Dance enthusiasts can look forward to the internatinally celebrated Les ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a playful and virtuosic all-male ballet company that’s equal parts comedy and technical brillance.
Jo Ann Daugherty Trio and Bruce Henry present Groove Sessions: Pop, Country, Soul & Jazz Hits Reimagined
Cabaret, Music
Runs Mar 06 – Mar 07, 2026
ECC Art Center’s Club Cabaret welcomes Jo Ann Daugherty Trio and Bruce Henry: Groove Sessions: Pop, County, Soul & Jazz Reimagined.
Switchback: Travelin’ Down an Irish Road
Music
Mar 17, 2026
The third in the Midday Matinee series, Switchback: Travelin’ Down an Irish Road comes to the ECC Arts Center for a special St. Patrick’s Day performance on Tuesday, March 14, 2026.
UPTOWN
Dance, Music
Mar 21, 2026
The high -octane R&B/soul revue UPTOWN brings its top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography to the ECC Arts Center on March 21.
Las Cafeteras
Espanol, Music
Mar 27, 2026
The vibrant and socially concious fusion sounds of Las Cafeteras comes to the ECC Arts Center on Friday, March 27, 2026.
If I Had a Hammer: The Heart of Folk Music
Music
Apr 07, 2026
The fourth in the Midday Matinee series, If I Had a Hammer: The Heart of Fold Muisc celebrates the voices that defined a movement and the songs that inspired a generation.
Luca Stricagnoli
Music, One Person Show
Apr 10, 2026
Fans of genere-bending guitar work won’t want to miss Luca Stricagnoli, an internet sensation known for his innovative techniques and dynamic stage presence, at the ECC Arts Center on Friday, April 10.
1700 Spartan Drive
Building H
Elgin, Illinois 60123
United States
Building H
Elgin, Illinois 60123
United States
847-622-0300
Experience the vibrant heart of the Arts in the Fox Valley! The ECC Arts Center is a premier destination for live entertainment, cultural enrichment, and artistic excellence.
From Grammy and Tony Award winners, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icons, and stars from Broadway to Hollywood, our stage has welcomed some of the world’s most celebrated performers, with even more Extraordinary Experiences to come.
Whether you’re drawn to world-class music, dance, and theatre, or eager to support local talent and student showcases, our diverse lineup offers something for everyone. Experience it all in the elegant Blizzard Theatre or the intimate SecondSpace Theatre, all designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate the part of the arts.