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WIU students can purchase $10 Student Rush tickets at the box office the day before or day of Goldfarb Center performances with a valid student ID, subject to availability.
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Goldfarb Center merchandise, food and beverages will be available during performances, including wine, beer, soft drinks and water.
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Single-Show Tickets & Student Rush Available for WIU Goldfarb Center Performances

September 23, 2026

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MACOMB, IL. — The Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Box Office is open and available for patrons to purchase single-show tickets before and on the day of events.

WIU students can purchase $10 Student Rush tickets for every Goldfarb Center performance at the box office, the day of or the day before a performance, only with a valid WIU student ID. Student Rush tickets are subject to availability.

In addition to tickets, visitors can purchase Goldfarb Center merchandise, including tumblers, tote bags, polo shirts, T-shirts and stickers.

Food and beverages will also be available during performances. Beverage options include wine, domestic beer, water and soft drinks. Patrons who purchase wine will receive a commemorative wine tumbler with a lid.

Food options will include charcuterie cups, pretzel bites, fruit cups, cookies, brownies and cake pops.

The Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts opened its inaugural 2026-27 season, "A Season of Joy!" The season's headlining performances include Chicken Wire Empire as part of the Al Sears Music Festival and GRAVITY, which have already taken place, followed by Magic Rocks with Leon Etienne, STOMP, Forgottonia featuring Chris Vallillo, Big Gravity by TaikoArts Midwest and Quad City Symphony Orchestra Masterworks VI.

The Box Office will be available for single-show ticket purchases before and on the day of each event. As with all live events, ticket sales are final, and refunds will not be issued unless an event is canceled.

For more information on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts and upcoming performances, visit wiu.edu/cofac/gcpa.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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