2 more Garth Brooks concerts coming to Champaign

Posted on March 16, 2017

By WJBC Staff

CHAMPAIGN – Promoters have added two more Garth Brooks concerts scheduled for State Farm Center in Champaign next month.

The two additional shows are scheduled for April 29 at 3 p.m. and April 30 at 7:30 p.m. The first two shows are scheduled for April 28 and April 29 both at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket sales for the concerts resumed on Thursday morning after the ticket office shut down sales last week because the system was unable to handle the high demand. Those who were able to purchase tickets will be able to keep them.

Tickets are available by calling 844-442-7842 or going to StateFarmCenter.com/garth.

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