Title: Peoria Civic Center in Downtown Peoria - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Peoria Civic Center Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Peoria-Civic-Center-Hotels.0-l6091417-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Peoria Civic Center Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Peoria-Civic-Center.d6091417.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Peoria Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Peoria.d909166036717559808.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Peoria Civic Center Tours and Activities ![Peoria Civic Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091417/c7f966cc-fe9a-4aae-a570-8d8a06e16f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peoria Civic Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091417/c7f966cc-fe9a-4aae-a570-8d8a06e16f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peoria Civic Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091417/c2ced2b4-bc9e-478f-89a5-6e56b5e9afbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peoria Civic Center which includes a high-rise building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091417/2746d9d5-2095-4a69-9c86-1c2959ca42ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peoria Civic Center featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091417/4146ab15-093b-485c-b6ec-490f4852dd6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Peoria Civic Center Activities --- --- #### From Broadway shows to the Bradley Braves basketball team, this venue hosts a packed calendar of events, games, trade shows, concerts and more throughout the year. Enjoy a range of live entertainment under one roof at Peoria Civic Center. With an 11,330-seat arena, a 2,196-seat theater, plus thousands of square feet of meeting and exhibit spaces, it is the primary event venue in the city. From sporting events to speakers to shows, take advantage of its packed calendar throughout the year. Cheer on the home team in the Carver Arena. The arena is home to both the Bradley Braves college basketball team and the Peoria Rivermen professional hockey team. See a concert, play or performance in Peoria Civic Center’s airy theater. From Broadway plays to pop musicians to stand-up comedians, it attracts a wide range of talent. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Ballet are tenants and perform in the theater regularly. Satisfy your appetite at one of the concession stands, which are located throughout the center. You’ll find places offering full meals or a quick bite to eat. The Bud Lounge has mixed drinks and beverages for adult visitors. Purchase event tickets at the Box Office. In addition to the box office’s normal weekday operating hours, it also opens at specified times for event sales. Call to find out the current ticket sale schedule. Because of the diverse schedule of Peoria Civic Center, its hours of operation vary. Should you need assistance, go to the guest services desk. Its normal business hours are Monday through Friday throughout the year, but it is also staffed after hours for events. There is plenty of metered parking around the center. If you are attending an event in the arena or ballroom, use the Marquee Lot. The Fulton Lot is a better option if you are going to the arena or theater. Take advantage of Peoria Civic Center’s convenient downtown location. Find dozens of restaurants, shops and hotels within the surrounding blocks. Peoria International Airport is just 10 minutes away by car. A short walk from the Civic Center is the Peoria RiverFront district, a vibrant neighborhood with live music, museums and more. ### Popular places to visit ![Peoria Riverfront Museum featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124742/3fd0d83c-3c46-4794-90de-53c3bcb9dd74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Peoria Riverfront Museum Explore art, science, history and technology exhibits, plus an expansive planetarium and a riverfront sculpture garden, at Peoria’s premier museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Peoria-Riverfront-Museum-Peoria.d6124742.Vacation-Attraction) ![Italian Villa Style National Register Historic Building, St Martin Hall de Porres George M. 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