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Neko Case announces Virginia Theatre stop on 2026 tour

Her career spans acclaimed solo albums, bestselling writing, and a role in composing the musical adaptation of Thelma & Louise. Photo: Metro Services


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Neko Case is bringing her Neon Grey Midnight Green Tour to the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with special guests Des Demonas.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, August 15, at 10 a.m., with reserved seating priced at $39.50, $49.50, and $69.50, plus fees and a $1 per-ticket donation to Peer Solutions, an organization that supports positive youth leadership and harm prevention.

Fans can access an exclusive pre-sale beginning Thursday, August 14 at 10 a.m., using the password NEKO2026 at thevirginia.showare.com/NEKOCASE.

A GRAMMY-nominated artist and founding member of The New Pornographers, Case is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative voices in American music. Her career spans acclaimed solo albums, bestselling writing, and a role in composing the musical adaptation of Thelma & Louise.

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