Make a day of it in University Park
Things to Do in University Park, IL
Explore tickets in University Park, IL—from Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts to outdoor concert series like Groovin’ at GovState. Find shows, sports, and art nearby.
Penn State Lady Lions vs. Oregon Ducks
Recreation Hall - Penn State University
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
Pegula Ice Arena At Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
Pegula Ice Arena At Penn State
MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons & Sam Wesley
Bryce Jordan Center
Gravity & Other Myths' Ten Thousand Hours
Eisenhower Auditorium - Penn State
United European Ballet Company: Swan Lake
The Center For The Performing Arts - GSU
Penn State Lady Lions vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Recreation Hall - Penn State University
John Summit
Bryce Jordan Center
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers
West Shore Home Field At Beaver Stadium
PARKING: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Beaver Stadium Parking
Penn State Lady Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Recreation Hall - Penn State University
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
Bryce Jordan Center
The local scoop
About University Park Events
Welcome to University Park, Illinois—your gateway to a vibrant mix of performing arts, cinema, and live sports. The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (The Center) seats 1,165 and hosts more than 50 performances each year across campus offerings, including visual arts and the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (theNate). Outdoor summer fun comes alive with Groovin’ at GovState, a free concert series running June 26–August 14, 2025, with weather-ready indoor-outdoor options. As GovState marks its 30th anniversary in the 2025–26 season, look for shows from groups like South Chicago Dance Theatre and CeCe Teneal. Nearby, the 100-acre theNate sculpture park provides a serene, free-admission companion experience with related events such as Prairie Party. On campus, Governors State Jaguars athletics offer additional on-site action for local fans. Explore tickets for venues, concerts, theatre, and sports in University Park and the surrounding Chicago area—secure your seats with us for a seamless, no-fuss buying experience.
Whether you’re drawn to intimate theater, free outdoor concerts, or on-campus athletics, University Park delivers a well-rounded cultural package. The Center for Performing Arts serves as a presenting hub for regional theatre and arts through Center Southland Spotlight, while theNate sculpture park adds an expansive outdoor arts experience just steps from the main campus. If you’re planning a visit, check for date-to-be-announced exhibitions, RESCHEDULED events, and standalone performances from notable artists, ensuring you grab the best seats early. We’ve got you with easy access to tickets, official artist pages, and venue details so you can plan a memorable outing in University Park, IL.
Where it happens
Featured Venues in University Park
- Beaver Stadium ParkingTickets & event schedule
- Bryce Jordan CenterTickets & event schedule
- Eisenhower Auditorium - Penn StateTickets & event schedule
- Pegula Ice Arena At Penn StateTickets & event schedule
- Recreation Hall - Penn State UniversityTickets & event schedule
- West Shore Home Field At Beaver StadiumTickets & event schedule
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