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Hemmens Cultural Center

45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120

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Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.

Located in the Center City area along the banks of Elgin’s award-winning Riverwalk, The Hemmens Cultural Center is the cornerstone of Elgin’s growing arts community. Since its opening in 1969 with a concert by renowned pianists Ferrante & Teischer. This intimate 1,200 seat theatre is a favorite venue for seeing stars up close. In the past few years, audiences have been treated to such names as Bob Newhart, Phil Vassar, Garrison Keillor, The Ides of March, Blue Oyster Cult and much more. Attending a performance at The Hemmens is an experience not to be missed; clear sightlines and wide aisles provide an unparalleled concert and theatre-going experience where patrons get the sense of sitting in a luxury suite

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Jim Witter's Christmas Memories Performance at the Elgin Community College Arts Center

Elgin Community College Arts Center •  Dec 06 @ 7PM

Award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter brings his holiday show to the Elgin Community College Arts Center.

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The Nutcracker at the Hemmens Cultural Center

Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre •  Dec 06 – Dec 07 @ 12noon

M3 Dance Company presents The Nutcracker at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

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Holiday Spectacular 2025 at the Hemmens Cultural Center

Hemmens Cultural Center •  Dec 13 – Dec 14 @ 2:30PM

Get in the holiday spirit this year with this Holiday Spectacular concert.

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