The Varsity Center for the Arts
418 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901
Theater
What started as a single-screen movie house in 1940 has become a power house for live music and community theater. This gorgeous theater is one of the greatest components to Carbondale's thriving art & culture scene.
As it serves as home to the Jackson County Stage Company, which presents several plays during the year, and hosts the weekly Friday Night Film series. The Varsity serves as a venue for live entertainment during the Carbondale Rocks Revival, an annual city-wide music festival in addition to accommodating local and regional musicians during the year to bring the city exceptional entertainment. The Varsity Center stands in the center of downtown Carbondale, midway between the Carbondale City Hall and the campus of Southern Illinois University.
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What's happening nearby...
McLeod Theater- Urinetown the Musical
Apr 24 – Apr 27
The SIU School of Theater and Dance and The School of Music are presenting Urinetown the Musical.
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The Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta
Apr 26
Southern Illinois University originated the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta dating back to 1974.
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CarbondALE Brew Fest
Town Square Pavilion • May 02 – May 03 @ 6PM
Carbondale Main Street is partnering with Southern Illinois University Fermentation Science Institute and Southern Illinois Brewers to host the 10th CarbondALE Brew Fest!
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Southern Illinois University McLeod Theatre
Carbondale
See an affordably priced play at this 500-seat theater that's the home base for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Theatre.
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Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale
Carbondale
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