ISU Center for the Performing Arts - Normal

Your Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs Symphony Orchestra and Pops concerts at the Center for the Performing Arts located on the Illinois State University campus as part of a partnership with the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Music.

Physical Address:
400 W. Beaufort St. | Normal, IL  61761

Mailing Address:
Campus Box 5600 | Normal, IL  61790-5600

ISU CPA Ticket Office Information

Tickets for all Illinois Symphony Orchestra season concerts are sold through the ISU CPA Ticket Office. Tickets may be purchased by in-person, by phone, or online. 

• In-Person:  ISU CPA Ticket office is located in the lobby of the Center for the Performing Arts located on the ISU Campus
• Phone:  (309) 438-2535
• Online:  https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/

ISU CPA Ticket Office Hours
Monday through Friday:  Academic Year 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  |  Summer 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday:  Closed
Performance Days:  Opens Two Hours Prior to Performance

Important Parking Information:

Construction Project
The Center for the Performing Arts and other Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts buildings are beginning a multi-year construction project that will affect the parking and walking path for patrons attending our events. Free event parking is still available for our Illinois Symphony Orchestra events during this construction; however, it is in a different garage than previous performances. 

Free event parking is available in the South University Parking Deck (450 S University St, Normal, IL 61761). All traffic should enter the garage at the north entrance (look for the FINE ARTS PARKING sign).

• Those needing accessible parking spaces, use the far-right lane (VISITOR PARKING), and follow the drive around to the East end of the Garage. There are 6 accessible parking locations, and this is the exit closest to the Center for the Performing Arts.
• All other traffic, use the lane second (Permit Parking) from the right to enter the garage. Parking is available anywhere not marked by blue signage (top floor). 

After exiting the garage to the North, follow the sidewalk East to go towards the quad and the Center for the Performing Arts. See the map below for reference.

Accessibility Drop-Off
Unfortunately, due to the construction, there is no longer a location to drop off patrons before parking. Both the entrances to Centennial East and the Center for the Performing Arts are accessible, but there is not a location for vehicle drop off. 

Food Drive – School Street Food Pantry
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts will once again partner with the School Street Food Pantry (SSFP) in an effort to support the needs of currently enrolled college and trade school students in the Bloomington-Normal area who are experiencing food insecurity. There will be drop-off locations in the CPA Lobby during all performances for those that wish to bring donations for this wonderful organization.  

What to donate:  Non-perishable food items such as pasta, grains, canned goods, dried goods, sweeteners, nuts, seeds, spices, oils, and personal care items.

Ticket Office Hours:  The CPA Box Office will be open 2 hours prior to the performance (5:30 p.m.) and close 30 minutes after the performance begins (8:00 p.m.). 

If there are any questions or issues regarding parking, please contact ISU Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (309) 438-2535.