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EIU’s Doudna Fine Arts Center Announces Captivating Lineup of October 2026 Performances

(Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University's Doudna Fine Arts Center’s will offer a variety of highly anticipated events in October 2026.

As a premier cultural beacon for Central Illinois, the center will host a diverse month of programming spanning live theatre, orchestral masterworks, choral music, smooth jazz, and spontaneous comedy.

The complete chronological lineup for October 2026 includes:

• Proof
  Affiliated Group: EIU Department of Theatre
  Performance Dates & Times
   - Thursday, October 1, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
   - Friday, October 2, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
   - Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
   - Sunday, October 4, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  Ticket Prices: $25 General Public / $20 Seniors (62+) & EIU Employees / $15 Students
• Wind Symphony & Concert Band
  Affiliated Group: EIU School of Music Departmental Ensembles
  Performance Date & Time:
   - Friday, October 2, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  Ticket Prices: $10 Adults / $10 Seniors (62+) & EIU Employees / $5 Students
• Choral Concert
  Affiliated Group: EIU Choral Ensembles / School of Music
  Performance Date & Time:
   - Sunday, October 11, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  Ticket Prices: $10 Adults / $10 Seniors (62+) & EIU Employees / $5 Students
• Musae @ ACA Fest
   - Friday, October 16, 2026 — 7:30 PM 
• Jazz Combos
  Affiliated Group: EIU Jazz Studies Program
  Performance Date & Time:
   - Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  Ticket Prices: $10 Adults / $10 Seniors (62+) & EIU Employees / $5 Students
• Eastern Symphony Orchestra
  Affiliated Group: EIU School of Music Orchestra
  Performance Date & Time:
   - Friday, October 23, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  Ticket Prices: $10 Adults / $10 Seniors (62+) & EIU Employees / $5 Students
• Hello Dali Improv Comedy Show
  Affiliated Group: Hello Dali (EIU Student Improv Troupe)
  Performance Date & Time:
   - Monday, October 26, 2026 — 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  Ticket Prices: FREE and open to the general public. No reservation required

Community members, students, and visitors are invited to experience an extraordinary lineup of talent. Tickets for all paid events can be purchased online at the EIU Doudna Ticketing Portal. For premier performances, groups of four or more will save $5 on each ticket.

About the Doudna Fine Arts Center
Located on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, the Doudna Fine Arts Center is a state-of-the-art performance housing complex dedicated to providing top-tier visual and musical entertainment. By supporting both globally recognized guest artists and highly talented student-faculty ensembles, Doudna remains a vibrant hub for creativity, connection, and academic excellence across the region.

EIU prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois University, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, community-based services and opportunities, visit eiu.edu or call EIU's Public Information Office at (217) 581-7400.