Presented by The City of Galesburg.

Initially launched in 2006, The Red Carpet Series seeks to bring World Class entertainment to The Orpheum Stage. After a couple different iterations, and a recent hiatus, The Orpheum Theatre is excited to relaunch our Red Carpet Series with these 6 spectacular shows!

CIRQUE MECHANICS: TILT – Circus Spectacle on 10/23/25

– Cirque Mechanics, inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American industrial ingenuity. The shows, imbedded in realism, display a raw quality rarely found in modern circus. Cirque Mechanics signature style is wrapped in acrobatics, mechanical marvels and a bit of clowning around. In Tilt!, Cirque Mechanics takes you on a journey to the back-lot of their inventive theme park, where in the shadow of the rollers coaster and under the lights of the Ferris wheel, you’ll meet the carnies, characters and operators that keep the thrills coming and the rides running.

SHARPE FAMILY SINGERS – AGT Semi-Finalist on 11/8/25 

– The Sharpe Family Singers, a musical ensemble fueled by their deep love for music and performance. The group consists of Ron and Barb, along with their incredibly talented children: Samantha, Logan, Aidan, and Connor. 15 Million Social Media followers with 3 Million daily views on YouTube, TikTok & Instagram! Viral Videos with 6 Billion total views in the past 3 years! Stars of America’s Got Talent and American Idol! The Sharpe’s are bringing the “FAMILY” back to “FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT”!

THE GRAND OL’ CHRISTMAS SHOW – Holiday Family Fun on 12/10/2025

– The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is a live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show bringing all-time favorite Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics to theaters across the country!  Based in Texas, this original family friendly holiday show features the Americana standout music group, Blue Water Highway along with a cast of the best artists and entertainers from the Lone Star State. It’s like a Grand Ol’ Opry show, mixed with old time radio, and adding a healthy helping of Texas flair!

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE! – Family Show on 2/18/2026 sponsored by CBI Bank & Trust and Experience Galesburg

– ROARSOME FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage. Olivier Award winner for Best Family Show 2024!

CHRIS RUGGIERO – Rising Star Performs on 3/6/2026 

– PBS and social media sensation, Chris Ruggiero takes his audiences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll, breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. This rising young entertainer has created a live stage show that shares his remarkable story, while breathing new life into timeless hit songs of the last six decades, from the 60s and 70s up to today. One moment he and his spectacular band will be weaving a song by Adele into a Lionel Richie classic, and the next,  marrying Bruno Mars “Just the Way You Are” with the iconic “This Magic Moment”.

UPTOWN – Celebration of Motown & Soul on 3/20/2026 

– Fusing Bruno-Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! Featuring the hit music of classic artists like: STEVIE WONDER, THE TEMPTATIONS, BRUNO MARS, JACKIE WILSON, THE SPINNERS, MARVIN GAYE, THE FOUR TOPS, AL GREEN, EARTH WIND & FIRE, & PRINCE.