The best places to go out in Batavia
201 upcoming events
See it on a mapVenues at a glance8 must-visit spots for in Batavia.
The spots to know: Batavia Fine Arts Centre, Sturdy Shelter Brewing and 151 N Island Ave.
Venues in Batavia
Events in Batavia
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Fri6
Friday 6 November
Sat7
Saturday 7 November
Sat 7 · 9:15 AMFree
HikingSports & fitness
MenWalking
Centennial Park
Sat 7 · 9 AMFree
MarketCrafts
2026 Batavia Fall Craft Fair
Bethany Lutheran Church
Sat 7 · 9 AMFree
MarketFood
2026 Batavia Fall Indoor Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 7 · 7 PM
Stand-up
Timmy No Brakes
The Comedy Vault
Sat 7 · 9 PM
Concert
Pete Jive 'Fireside'
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Sat 7 · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Timmy No Brakes
The Comedy Vault
Sun8
Sunday 8 November
Later
Mon 9 · 7 PM$5
Talk
Batavia Lyceum Association Presents… Cryptanalyst in Chief: The Story of Elizebeth Smith-Friedman
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Mon 9 · 8 PM
Stand-upComedy
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Tue 10 · 6:45 PMFree
Quiz
Visibility Brigade Kane Caroling & Trivia
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Tue 10 · 8 PMFree
Jam / Open micFolk / Acoustic
Hootenanny Acoustic Jam
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Wed 11
Workshop
ArtBar Batavia: Drink & Draw
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Thu 12 · 10 AM$65.87
Mahjong
Beginner Mahjong 102 Guided Play
A Rooted Home
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Kevin Nealon
The Comedy Vault
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM
Stand-up
Kevin Nealon
The Comedy Vault
Thu 12 · 7:30 PM
Stand-up
Kevin Nealon
The Comedy Vault
Fri 13 · 7 PM
Stand-upComedy
Special Event: Kevin Nealon
The Comedy Vault
Fri 13 · 9 PM
Singer-songwriterFolk / Acoustic
Dave Ramont w Ken Kryger 'Fireside'
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Fri 13 · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Kevin Nealon
The Comedy Vault
Sat 14 · 9 AMFree
Market
2026 Batavia Fall Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 14 · 3:30 PM$35
Street partyFood
2026 Batavia Bacchus Wine Festival
Batavia Downs - Park Place Event Center
Sat 14 · 7 PM
Stand-upComedy
Kevin Nealon
The Comedy Vault
Sat 14 · 9 PM
Folk / AcousticFolk dance
Jonas Friddle 'Fireside'
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Sat 14 · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Kevin Nealon
The Comedy Vault
Mon 16 · 8 PM
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Wed 18 · 7 PM$60
Art History + Sidecar - Pairing Dinner
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Thu 19 · 7 PM$31.99
Bret Ernst at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Thu 19 · 8 PM$15–20
Stand-up
The Uncle Louie Variety Show featuring Lou Greco & Carlo Russo
Batavia Downs - Park Place Event Center
Thu 19 · 7:30 PM
Special Event: Bret Ernst
The Comedy Vault
Thu 19 · 7:30 PM
Stage
Bret Ernst
The Comedy Vault
Fri 20 · 6 PM$7.18–20
Holland Land Office Museum 26th Annual Wonderland of Trees Opening Gala
40 Batavia City Ctr
Fri 20 · 7 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Bret Ernst
The Comedy Vault
Fri 20 · 7 PM$39.19
Girls Night Out Sunset Circle with Sally Meyers
Zen Loft Collective
Fri 20 · 9 PM
Ry Guys 'Fireside' at Sidecar
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Fri 20 · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Bret Ernst
The Comedy Vault
Sat 21 · 9 AMFree
2026 Batavia Holiday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 21 · 7:30 PM$25
Concert
Real Love: Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Tribute Show
Batavia Downs - Park Place Event Center
Sat 21 · 7 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Bret Ernst
The Comedy Vault
Sat 21 · 9 PM
Chad Watson 'Fireside' at Sidecar
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Sat 21 · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Bret Ernst
The Comedy Vault
Sun 22 · 6 PM$26
DJ Rybski at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Sun 22 · 7 PM
Stand-up
DJ Rybski
The Comedy Vault
Mon 23 · 8 PM
Stand-up
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Tue 24 · 8 PMFree
Hootenanny Acoustic Jam
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Wed 25 · 7:30 PM
Stand-up
Ruben Ramirez
The Comedy Vault
Fri 27 · 7 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Malik Elassal
The Comedy Vault
Fri 27 · 7 PM
Malik Elassal at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Fri 27 · 9 PM
Spud & the Sparrows at Sidecar
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Fri 27 · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Malik Elassal
The Comedy Vault
Sat 28 · 9 AMFree
MarketFood
2026 Batavia Holiday Indoor Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 28 · 5 PM$29.26
2026 Batavia Downs Bar Crawl
Batavia Downs - Clubhouse & Railbar
Sat 28 · 7 PM
Stand-up
Malik Elassal LIVE
The Comedy Vault
Sat 28 · 9 PM
Marques Morel 'Fireside' at Sidecar
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Sat 28 · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Malik Elassal
The Comedy Vault
Mon 30 · 8 PM
Stand-up
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Wed 2 Dec · 7 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Rolling Blue
The Comedy Vault
Wed 2 Dec · 7:30 PM$43
ClassicalFolk / Acoustic
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Batavia Fine Arts Centre
Thu 3 Dec · 7:30 PM
Stand-up
Cristina Mariani
The Comedy Vault
Fri 4 Dec · 7 PM
Stand-up
Cristina Mariani
The Comedy Vault
Fri 4 Dec · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Cristina Mariani
The Comedy Vault
Sat 5 Dec · 9 AM
Board gamesTournament
Scorching Stampede RTT
Grognard Games Batavia
Sat 5 Dec · 9 AMFree
MarketFood
Batavia Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 5 Dec · 7 PM
Stand-up
Cristina Mariani
The Comedy Vault
Sat 5 Dec · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Cristina Mariani — Special Event
The Comedy Vault
Sun 6 Dec · 8:30 AM
RunningTrail & ultra
Insane Candy Cane 5K Run/Walk
Peg Bond Center
Mon 7 Dec · 10 AM$100
Other
Pre-Service School Bus/CDL Training
4 Bulldog Pl
Mon 7 Dec · 8 PM
Stand-upComedy
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Fri 11 Dec · 6:30 PM$6
Kids' showTheatre5–11 yrs
The Day Before Christmas
UC Clermont College
Fri 11 Dec · 6 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Tom Shillue
The Comedy Vault
Fri 11 Dec
Tom Shillue at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Fri 11 Dec · 7:30 PM$12–72
The Midtown Men Holiday Hits
Batavia Fine Arts Centre
Fri 11 Dec · 8:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Tom Shillue
The Comedy Vault
Sat 12 Dec · 8:30 AM$18
Animals0–15 yrs
Breakfast with Santa
Shannon Hall
Sat 12 Dec · 9 AMFree
Market
2026 Batavia Holiday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 12 Dec · 6 PMFree
A Christmas Spectacular
4440 OH-132
Sat 12 Dec · 6 PM
Stand-upComedy
Special Event: Tom Shillue
The Comedy Vault
Sat 12 Dec · 8:30 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Tom Shillue
The Comedy Vault
Mon 14 Dec · 8 PM
Stand-up
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Thu 17 Dec · 7:30 PM$29.26–45.14
Will Holton's Soulful Christmas
Batavia Downs - Park Place Event Center
Thu 17 Dec · 7:30 PM
Stand-up
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
The Comedy Vault
Fri 18 Dec · 7 PM
Stand-upComedy
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
The Comedy Vault
Fri 18 Dec · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
The Comedy Vault
Sat 19 Dec · 9 AMFree
MarketFood
2026 Batavia Christmas Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 19 Dec · 7 PM
Stand-upComedy
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
The Comedy Vault
Sat 19 Dec · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
The Comedy Vault
Mon 21 Dec · 8 PM
Stand-up
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Sat 26 Dec · 9 AMFree
Market
2026 Batavia Winter Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 26 Dec · 6:30 PM$20
Stand-up
Vik Pandya
The Comedy Vault
Sat 26 Dec · 7 PM
Stand-upComedy
Vik Pandya
The Comedy Vault
Sat 26 Dec · 9:30 PM
Stand-up
Vik Pandya
The Comedy Vault
Mon 28 Dec · 8 PM
Stand-up
Open Mic Night
The Comedy Vault
Thu 31 Dec · 6 PM
Stand-up
Maija DiGiorgio at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Thu 31 Dec · 7 PM
Stand-up
Maija DiGiorgio
The Comedy Vault
Sat 2 Jan · 9 AMFree
Market
2027 Batavia Winter Indoor Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Fri 8 Jan · 7:30 PM$41–68
The Boulevards
Batavia Fine Arts Centre
Sat 9 Jan · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia Winter Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Wed 13 Jan · 7:30 PM
Special Event: Sarper Güven
The Comedy Vault
Thu 14 Jan · 6:30 PM$31.49
Marcus Monroe at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Thu 14 Jan · 7:30 PM
Special Event: Marcus Monroe
The Comedy Vault
Fri 15 Jan · 7 PM
Special Event: Joe DeVito
The Comedy Vault
Fri 15 Jan · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Joe DeVito
The Comedy Vault
Sat 16 Jan · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia Winter Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 16 Jan · 7 PM
Special Event: Joe DeVito
The Comedy Vault
Sat 16 Jan · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Joe DeVito
The Comedy Vault
Sat 23 Jan · 9 AMFree
Market
2027 Batavia Indoor Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 23 Jan · 10 AM$40–145
RunningSports & fitness
Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5k/8k/10k
39W115 Main St
Sat 23 Jan · 10 AM$60
RunningSports & fitness
Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 5K
39W115 Main St
Fri 29 Jan · 7 PM
Special Event: Vic DiBitetto
The Comedy Vault
Fri 29 Jan · 7 PM$36
Vic DiBitetto at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Fri 29 Jan · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Vic DiBitetto
The Comedy Vault
Sat 30 Jan · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia Mid-Winter Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 30 Jan · 7 PM
Stand-up
Special Event: Vic DiBitetto
The Comedy Vault
Sat 30 Jan · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Vic DiBitetto
The Comedy Vault
Sun 31 Jan · 10 AM$0–25
VINYL FUN! The Batavia Downs Record Riot! PLUS$5 casino credit Sun Jan 31st
Batavia Downs Gaming, Park Road, Batavia, NY, USA
Thu 4 Feb
Craig Gass at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Thu 4 Feb · 7:30 PM
Craig Gass
The Comedy Vault
Fri 5 Feb · 7 PM
Craig Gass
The Comedy Vault
Fri 5 Feb · 7 PM
Bryan Callen at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Fri 5 Feb · 9:30 PM
Stand-upComedy
Craig Gass
The Comedy Vault
Sat 6 Feb · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia 1st Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 6 Feb · 7 PM
Craig Gass
The Comedy Vault
Sat 6 Feb · 9:30 PM
Craig Gass
The Comedy Vault
Thu 11 Feb · 7 PM$31
Sarah Colonna @ The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Thu 11 Feb · 7:30 PM
Special Event: Sarah Colonna
The Comedy Vault
Fri 12 Feb · 7 PM
Special Event: Sarah Colonna
The Comedy Vault
Fri 12 Feb · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Sarah Colonna
The Comedy Vault
Sat 13 Feb · 3 PM
Running
Souper Bowl 5K
Batavia Overseas VFW Post 1197
Sat 13 Feb · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia 2nd Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 13 Feb · 7 PM
Special Event: Sarah Colonna
The Comedy Vault
Sat 13 Feb · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Sarah Colonna
The Comedy Vault
Wed 17 Feb · 7:30 PM
Special Event: Michael Rowland
The Comedy Vault
Thu 18 Feb · 7 PM
Chris D'Elia at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Thu 18 Feb · 7:30 PM
Special Event: Chris D'Elia
The Comedy Vault
Fri 19 Feb · 7 PM
Special Event: Chris D'Elia
The Comedy Vault
Fri 19 Feb · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Chris D'Elia
The Comedy Vault
Sat 20 Feb · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia 3rd Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 20 Feb · 7 PM
Special Event: Chris D'Elia
The Comedy Vault
Sat 20 Feb · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Chris D'Elia
The Comedy Vault
Sat 27 Feb · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia 4th Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sun 28 Feb · 7:30 PM
Special Event: Chris Higgins
The Comedy Vault
Thu 4 Mar · 6:30 PM$31.49
Jerry Wayne Longmire at The Comedy Vault
The Comedy Vault
Thu 4 Mar · 7:30 PM
SPECIAL EVENT: Jerry Wayne Longmire
The Comedy Vault
Fri 5 Mar · 7 PM
Special Event: Bryan Callen
The Comedy Vault
Fri 5 Mar · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Bryan Callen
The Comedy Vault
Sat 6 Mar · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia Saturday Indoor Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 6 Mar · 7 PM
Special Event: Bryan Callen
The Comedy Vault
Sat 6 Mar · 9:30 PM
Special Event: Bryan Callen
The Comedy Vault
Sun 7 Mar · 7 PM
Special Event: Bryan Callen
The Comedy Vault
Mon 8 Mar · 10 AM$100
Pre-Service School Bus/CDL Training
4 Bulldog Pl
Sat 13 Mar · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Sat 20 Mar · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia Spring Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Fri 26 Mar · 7:30 PM$25–46
Candlelight Celtic
Batavia Fine Arts Centre
Sat 27 Mar · 9 AMFree
2027 Batavia Spring Saturday Farmers Market
Sturdy Shelter Brewing
See also in Batavia
Sun 8 · 2 PM
ClassicalJazz
Fox Chamber Singers present "En Masse"
Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
Sat 7 · 7 PM
RockConcert
Amazing Journey: A Tribute to Tommy @ The Venue - Aurora
THE VENUE, Aurora
Sat 14 · 8:30 PM$10
RockPop
Captain Billy & The Smooth Sailors
Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Global Brew Tap House
Global Brew Tap House, Saint Charles
Thu 5 · 7:30 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Tanna Tap
Tanna Tap, Geneva
Wed 4 · 7:30 PM$23–107
Hip-HopRap
Chris Webby
WC Social Club, West Chicago
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
Folk / AcousticConcert
Sunday Music Matinee: Bourbon Aristocracy, Bluegrass
Warrenville Public Library District
Sat 7 · 7 PM
RockConcert
Decade of Decadence-The Ultimate 80's Rock Party!
The PIAZZA, Aurora
Sat 7 · 10 PM$20
DJ setWorld music
Diwali Dhamaka 2026 – Bollywood & Tollywood Dj Night
The TONIQ Room by Bawarchi, Aurora
Thu 12 · 6:30 PM$20–40
Parties
Singles Mixer | Ages 25-45 | Aurora, IL @ Hopvine Brewing Company
Hopvine Brewing Company, Aurora
Thu 12 · 6:30 PM$39.19
Parties
Girls Night Out: Y2K Slumber Party
Boundless Health & Wellness, Naperville
Fri 6 · 7 PMFree
Parties
Adult Lock-In: Fall Back Reading Challenge
Warrenville Public Library District
Sat 7 · 11 AM$28.52
Drag show
Drag Brunch at El Jefe: Entre Catrinas
El Jefe Leña y Mar, Aurora
Sat 7 · 8 PM$22
Stand-up
Copley Comedy Series: Headliner Tim Benker, featuring Mike Preston
Copley Theatre, Aurora
Wed 11$58.11
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Paramount Theatre, Aurora
Wed 11 · 7 PM$70
Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Paramount Theatre - Aurora
Sat 28 · 7 PM$33.85–44.52
BurlesqueSocials
Small Business Saturday
Tease Dance & Fitness | Pole & Aerial, Aurora
Sat 7$12
Musical
To the Moon & Back: Junior Cabaret
Two Brothers Roundhouse, Aurora
Sat 14 · 9 AM$5
MarketFashion & Design
Makers Market
Aurora Central Catholic High School
Wed 4 · 5 PMFree
TalkPhotography
Focus & Fizz: Cocoa, Cookies & Keepsakes at PROCAM Chicago
PROCAM Chicago, Aurora
Fri 6 · 2 PM
Food
Wine and Cheese Event
Up North Wine Tasting Room, Geneva
Sat 7 · 12 PM$45
Food
National French Week Teacher Luncheon
Le Cochon Wine Bar and Bistro, Geneva
Sun 8 · 9 AM$5
MarketCrafts
2026 Geneva Artisan Market
Geneva High School
Fri 13 · 6 PM$145.90
Food
Friendsgiving Feast By Chef Ditha Potter
123 On Third, Geneva
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best venues in Batavia?
Our favourite spots in Batavia: Batavia Fine Arts Centre, Sturdy Shelter Brewing and 151 N Island Ave.