November 10, 2026 – A longtime Decatur holiday tradition is returning to Millikin University December 5th and 6th. The annual Vespers celebration will feature three performances at Kirkland Fine Arts Center under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Hawkinson.
This year’s program, titled “Veni et Illumina,” or “Come and Illuminate,” explores themes of light, hope and the Advent season through music.
Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 5th, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 6th, at 2 p.m.
The Saturday afternoon performance will include a family-friendly pre-show gathering in the lobby. Saturday evening is designated Big Blue Night, inviting Millikin students, faculty and alumni to wear their Millikin blue.
Tickets are available online at millikin.universitytickets.com or at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center box office.
