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About Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center (PAC) in East Peoria. Built in 1978, the PAC hosts a diverse lineup—from college productions to touring acts and visual arts displays. Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, a concert, or a gallery visit, we’ve got you covered with reliable information on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining.
Capacity details: 478 permanent seats plus 22 handicapped-accessible seats on the PAC seating map. The Main Stage is designed to accommodate a range of performances, with accessibility and comfortable sightlines for audiences.
Located on the East Peoria Campus at 1 College Drive, the PAC is accessible by CityLink routes with ICC-specific connections. Read on for parking, transportation options, and neighborhood recommendations to enhance your visit.
The ICC Theatre programs include classic and contemporary theatre productions (such as Love’s Labour’s Lost), as well as guest performances like The Langston Hughes Project, Sangam: A Confluence of Indian Classical Rhythm and Dance, The Magical Music of Harry Potter, and The Music of The Lord of the Rings concerts. For visitors, secure your seats early and check the Mainstage Seating Chart PNG for exact seating arrangements (effective 01/01/2022). After the show, explore nearby hotels and restaurants recommended by our affiliate partners to make your trip seamless.
Addresses and contact details below help you plan a full evening—from parking in Lot V or Circle Drive to convenient transit options or a short drive to local hotels after the performance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 478 permanent seats plus 22 handicapped-accessible seats (PAC seating).
- Location: East Peoria Campus, 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635-0001.
- Venue type: Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center (PAC), built in 1978, hosting college and community performances including major-talent acts, music ensembles, theatre productions, concerts, and visual art displays.
- Seating chart: Main Stage seating map available (Mainstage Seating Chart PNG; effective 01/01/2022).
- Parking: Visitors may park in Lot V, Circle Drive, and any student parking spaces.
- Transit: CityLink fixed routes serve the ICC East Peoria Campus; the ICC Express (Route 20) connects the campus with CityLink services (with historical bridge-closure adjustments).
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites East Peoria – Riverfront (1100 Bass Pro Drive), Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront (100 Conference Center Drive), Residence Inn by Marriott East Peoria (201 Eastlight Court), Par-A-Dice Hotel (21 Blackjack Blvd).
- Notable events hosted: ICC Theatre productions (e.g., Love’s Labour’s Lost) and touring/guest performances such as The Langston Hughes Project, Sangam: A Confluence of Indian Classical Rhythm and Dance, The Magical Music of Harry Potter, and The Music of The Lord of the Rings concerts.