Shows

2025 Home Show: A Journey Through the Fine Arts

This year marks the 96^th anniversary of the founding of Gamma Phi at Illinois State University in 1929 by Clifford "Pop" Horton. Immerse yourself in the world of art as the Gamma Phi Circus cast guides you through a variety of art exhibits with a circus twist in the 2025 Gamma Phi Circus: A Journey Through the Fine Arts. We can't wait to see you at the show!

If you need an accommodation to attend this event, please contact (309) 438-8000.

Purchase Tickets

Or visit the CEFCU Ticket Office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or call (309) 438-8000 to purchase tickets over the phone.

Ticket Information

Single Ticket Pricing

Ticket Type	Lower Bowl	Upper Bowl
Standard Adult	$25	$20
Student 13 and up	$23	$18
Children 3-12	$19	$14
Children under 3	Free provided they sit on lap	Free provided they sit on lap
Senior Citizen 60+, Military, ISU Faculty/Staff	$23	$18
Loge semi-private seating	$30

Group Rates (10+ tickets purchased in one transaction)

Ticket Type	Lower Bowl	Upper Bowl
Standard Adult	$23	$18
Student 13 and up	$21	$16
Children 3-12	$17	$12
Senior Citizen 60+, Military, ISU Faculty/Staff	$21	$16

Note: Tickets will be charged a $2 per ticket processing fee at check out.

NEW THIS YEAR: To better accommodate our deaf and hard of hearing audience members, we have reserved two rows in section 101 for those who need ASL interpreting. Please email tickets@ilstu.edu or call 309-438-8000 to request these seats.

30th Annual Gamma Phi Circus Morning Show

A favorite field trip experience for many Illinois Schools, our Morning Show showcases the individual dedication and teamwork inherent in circus performance. Join us on Friday, April 11, 2025 for our 30th annual Morning Show.

Get your students involved in the Morning Show

Gamma Phi members helping a girl to walk on a tight-wire.

Sibling Weekend Carnival

Join the Illinois State University Alumni Association for the Sibling Weekend Carnival on Saturday, April 12th at noon before our 1pm show. Play games, win prizes, get your face painted, and more!

Learn more about Sibling Weekend

CEFCU Arena Clear Bag Policy

To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite guest entry into the stadium, Illinois State will utilize a clear bag policy for all ticketed events at CEFCU Arena that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the venue.

Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package or container into the venue:

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12."
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the proper medical gate.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, non-approved seat cushions or seatbacks, computer bags, diaper bags, binocular cases, and camera bags. Guests will continue to be able to enjoy their tailgate activities in the parking lots and to do so with greater safety and the knowledge that their entry into the venue will be smoother and faster. They also will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the venue, such as binoculars and smart phones. Professional cameras are not allowed in the stands at Illinois State Athletics events.

Learn more about the Clear Bag Policy