Virginia Theatre, Champaign-Urbana

Name: Virginia Theatre
Address: 203 W Park Ave, Champaign-Urbana, 61820-3928, United States
Telephone: +1 217-356-9063

#9 among attractions in Champaign-Urbana

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Facts and practical information

The Virginia Theatre is a live performance and movie theatre in downtown Champaign, Illinois. It has been providing theatrical and cinematic entertainment to the Champaign-Urbana community since its doors opened in 1921. Each year, the Virginia Theatre is host to movies from film reels, plays from various acting troupes, concerts, and Ebertfest, presented by the UIUC College of Media. It is currently owned by the Champaign Park District. ()

Capacity: 1525Coordinates: 40°7'1"N, 88°14'44"W

Address

203 W Park AveChampaign-Urbana 61820-3928 United States

Contact

+1 217-356-9063

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Day trips

Virginia Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Huff Hall, Alma Mater, Krannert Art Museum.

1.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Champaign-Urbana
34 min walk • Memorial Stadium, a landmark of Champaign-Urbana in Illinois, stands as a proud testament to the spirit of sports and remembrance in the heartland of America. This expansive stadium, inaugurated in 1923, serves as the home ground for the University of Illinois at...
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Huff Hall, Champaign-Urbana
30 min walk • Huff Hall is a 4,050-seat multi-purpose arena in Champaign, Illinois, United States. The arena opened in 1925 and was known as Huff Gymnasium until the 1990s. It is named after George Huff, who was the school's athletic director from 1895 to 1935.
1 miSE
Monuments and statues
Alma Mater, Champaign-Urbana
27 min walk • The Alma Mater, a bronze statue by sculptor Lorado Taft, is a beloved symbol of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
1.3 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Krannert Art Museum, Champaign-Urbana
33 min walk • The Krannert Art Museum is a fine art museum located at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
1.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Foellinger Auditorium, Champaign-Urbana
32 min walk • The Foellinger Auditorium, located at 709 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana, Illinois on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a concert hall and the university's largest lecture hall. It is the southernmost building on the main quad.
~1200 ftNE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Orpheum Children's Science Museum, Champaign-Urbana
6 min walk • The Orpheum Theater opened in Champaign, Illinois in 1914 on the site of a vaudeville theater built in 1904. Designed by the Architectural firm Rapp & Rapp, the Orpheum was built to accommodate both live vaudeville performances and the projection of film.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana
35 min walk • The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is an educational and performing arts complex located at 500 South Goodwin Avenue in Urbana, Illinois and on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Herman C.
~1930 ftE
Museum, History museum
Cattle Bank, Champaign-Urbana
10 min walk • The Cattle Bank is a historic bank building located at 102 E. University Ave. in Champaign, Illinois. Built in 1858, it is the oldest documented commercial structure in Champaign. It opened as a branch of the Grand Prairie Bank of Urbana, Illinois.
~690 ftE
City hall
Champaign City Building, Champaign-Urbana
4 min walk • The Champaign City Building serves as a symbol of the city, with its likeness featured on the city logo. Designated a Champaign Landmark on July 18, 2005, the ornate decoration, art deco architecture, and copper roof distinguish the building as one of the most recognizable in downtown Champaign.
0.4 miS
Library
Champaign Public Library, Champaign-Urbana
11 min walk • The Champaign Public Library is a library system in Champaign, Illinois. It has two branches: the main library in downtown Champaign and its Douglass branch.
~720 ftNW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Champaign-Urbana
4 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church of Champaign, Illinois is the oldest church in Champaign.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Virginia Theatre open?

Virginia Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Virginia Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Champaign City Building, Champaign-Urbana (4 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Champaign-Urbana (4 min walk), Burnham Athenaeum, Champaign-Urbana (4 min walk), Orpheum Children's Science Museum, Champaign-Urbana (6 min walk).

How to get to Virginia Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virginia Theatre:

Bus

University & Randolph • Lines: 5E, 6E, 7E (2 min walk)
State & Park • Lines: 5W (3 min walk)

Train

Champaign-Urbana (7 min walk)