Holiday Pops in the Heartland - Springfield
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Get ready to deck the halls with music and merriment! We invite you to experience Holiday Pops in the Heartland, the region’s most joyful holiday tradition. This festive celebration fills the halls with sparkling melodies, heartwarming classics, and plenty of holiday cheer—a perfect way to make your season bright.
Adding brilliance to the evening, internationally acclaimed soprano Mikaela Bennett will enchant audiences with her luminous voice as she performs beloved holiday favorites and brings to life the charming, whimsical tale Another Night Before Christmas in the historic Illinois State Library.
Holiday Pops in the Heartland is more than a concert—it’s a sparkling celebration for all ages. Come for the music—stay for the magic. Bring the kids, invite the grandparents, and share in a tradition that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. Make this the highlight of your holiday season!
Taichi Fukumura, Music Director | Mikaela Bennett, Soprano
Listen LIVE! Engage Your Mind.
Tickets: $70 / $50 / $30 *
Students: $10 *
* Not inclusive of online ticketing fees.
Important Ticket Information:
Tickets for all Illinois Symphony Orchestra season concerts will NOT be sold by the UIS Ticket Office at the Illinois State Library. There will be a place to scan a QR code to purchase tickets through the online ticketing system. We encourage you to buy your tickets prior to the concert.
Please purchase tickets through the UIS Ticket Office prior to the Holiday Pops in the Heartland concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025:
- In-Person: Lobby of the Public Affairs Center Building, UIS Campus
- Phone: (217) 206-6160
- Online: Click the BUY TICKETS on this page.
UIS Ticket Office Hours
- Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: Closed
- Performance Days: Will Call will open one hour prior to the concert.
Important Venue Information:
What entrance do I use?
Concertgoers may enter the Illinois State Library through the entrance located on Monroe Street. This is the ONLY public entrance. Doors will open one hour prior to the concert.
Where may I park?
Parking for our Holiday Pops in the Heartland concerts is available at the following locations:
- Parking Lots: Concertgoers may park at the following parking lots and/or garage at no cost on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
- Illinois State Armory Lot: Located off of Monroe Street behind the Illinois State Armory or across from the Illinois State Capitol.
- Illinois Supreme Court / Illinois Attorney General's Office: Located off of Capitol Avenue behind the Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Attorney General and across from the Illinois State Library.
- INB Parking Garage: Located on the corner of Fourth Street & Capitol Avenue. Concertgoers may enter the garage through the entrance on Fourth Street and may park on Levels 2 through the top level. Parking garage gates will open at 1:30 PM on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Street parking: The City of Springfield has declared a snow emergency from Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 AM through 12 PM Tuesday, December 16. All roads included in snow emergency routes are not available for street parking. Street parking is not available on 2nd street or Monroe Street. You may find a map of the snow emergency routes here.