August 26, 2025 –Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center has announced their calendar season featuring family-friendly shows, ballets, musicals, orchestras and concerts.
The 2025-26 season promises a lineup that provides something for everyone. Cirque du Canines kicks off the season on September 20 with a jaw-dropping, tail-wagging performance from world-class trick dogs.
On October 18, Hollywood Revisited will be a musical revue of Old Hollywood featuring the authentic costumes worn by the great stars of the Golden Era of Hollywood.
For the Christmas season, Kirkland will host the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet on November 2. The world-renowned touring ballet company will kick off its national tour at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on November 2.
Kicking off 2026, Kirkland welcomes the Broadway musical cast of Ain’t Misbehavin’on February 14. The show, named after the song by Fats Waller, is a musical tribute to black musicians of the 1920s and 1930s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Kirkland will also host the Decatur Park District in their production of Matilda the Musical Jr.. Featuring two adolescent casts, who each perform two shows, you can see them March 20-22.
Later in March, enjoy The Music of The Lord of The Rings in Concert at 4 p.m. on March 27, followed by the Music of Hans Zimmer & Others at 8 p.m. on March 27.
As a finale, Kirkland Fine Arts Center proudly presents American Idol finalist and multi-time award winner, Danny Gokey, to Decatur on May 9.
Get your tickets now at millikin.universitytickets.com or call the Kirkland Ticket Office at 217-424-6318.
