Lincoln City Cultural Center reveals its magical schedule for the 2026 Festival of Illusions
March 22-27
LINCOLN CITY –This year's Festival of Illusions will be the Lincoln City Cultural Center's 14th Annual Party. For this year's festival, they've booked six of the Northwest’s best family entertainers. Including past favorites: Jeff Evans, Louie Foxx, Matt Baker, Joe Black and Professor DB Schreiber. Based on overwhelming customer demand the amazing Bubble Man will be performing 2 matinee shows this year!
Reserved seats for the evening shows, workshops and other ticketed events, all held at the Cultural Center just a stone’s throw from the beach in Lincoln City, are on sale now at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. Reserved theatre-style seats for the stage shows are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, $11 for youth ages 6-18 and free for kids ages 0-5. This is all-in pricing in 2026, there are no additional ticket fees. LCCC membership discounts and comp tickets will be accepted.
In addition to these blockbuster headline acts, there’s more to experience during the daytime at the LCCC. The Brick gallery has been growing over the past year and now contains 6 different exhibits. The original Hogwarts castle was such a massive hit, the Brick team has added a Lego City, Pirate’s Lagoon, Alien Planet, Minecraft, and a Lunar New year display. Lego City, Pirates, and Alien Planet exhibits each have their own scavenger hunts, guaranteed to challenge the young, and the not so young. The Brick gallery also has a new interactive creative space, for young engineers to build and display their lego builds.
Families can even take a little of the magic home: themed art kits, made by a team of volunteers and the LCCC Visual Arts Director Krista Eddy, will be available while supplies last. Members of the public are invited to “shop” the art kit room, located next to Margaret’s Meeting Room, upstairs at the LCCC. Art kits are by donation -- pay what you can and enjoy crafting with the little ones in your life. To date, the LCCC has distributed almost 30,000 of these Art Kits!
The cultural center has also plenty to offer parents while visiting. The Fiber Arts Studio Gallery will present a 2-person exhibition called “Eco Play” featuring Oregon-based artists: Sal Strom and Kathleen Caprario-Ulrich which imagines a world build upon environmental restoration and wonder. The PJ Chessman Gallery is presenting an astrophotography show titled “Oregon Coast After Dark” featuring a unique glimpse of the night skies of the Oregon coastline by Jeremy Likness.
Outside the main entrance to the LCCC you can now check out the capstone of our cultural plaza: The cosmography. This lithoMosaic is in the form of a mandala featuring different elements of life on the Oregon Coast, beautifully embedded as the centerpiece of the poetry path. If you’re brave enough, you can head out to give Pete Beeman’s abstract “Poppy” a push, or you can read the poem on the Poetry Path, sit a while on Gary the Octopus in the Kiwanis patio or play a tune on the Rotary Outdoor musical instruments.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Highway 101, inside the historic Delake School. The center will be open from 10 am to 5 pm every day, and for all the evening shows, throughout the festival week. For inquiries or ticketing, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call the office at 541-994-9994.
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2026 FESTIVAL OF ILLUSIONS SCHEDULE BY DAY
Sunday, March 22
10am-5pm Lego Display, Art Kit Room and Galleries Open (Indoors)
7PM Magician Jeff Evans (Auditorium)
Monday, March 23
10am-5pm Lego Display, Art Kit Room and Galleries Open (Indoors)
1 pm The Amazing Bubble Man (Auditorium)
2-5 pm Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop (Underground Art Lab)
7 pm Professor DR Schreiber (Auditorium)
Tuesday, March 24
10am-5pm Lego Display, Art Kit Room and Galleries Open (Indoors)
1 pm The Amazing Bubble Man (Auditorium)
2-5 pm Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop (Underground Art Lab)
7 pm Louie Foxx’s One Man Side Show (Auditorium)
Wednesday, March 25
10am-5pm Lego Display, Art Kit Room and Galleries Open (Indoors)
2-5 pm Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop (Maker’s Place)
7 pm Celtic Series - Solas (Auditorium)
Thursday, March 26
10am-5pm Lego Display, Art Kit Room and Galleries Open (Indoors)
2-5 pm Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop (Underground Art Lab)
7 pm Hypnotist Joe Black (Auditorium)
Friday, March 27
10am-5pm Lego Display, Art Kit Room and Galleries Open (Indoors)
2-5 pm Abracadabra Magic Art Workshop (Underground Art Lab)
7 pm Matt Baker (Auditorium)
Saturday, March 28
10am-5pm Lego Display, Art Kit Room and Galleries Open (Indoors)
EVENT & WORKSHOP DETAILS
Monday-Friday, March 23-27 Magic Art Workshop, 2-5 pm daily
The Magic Art Workshop is a family-friendly, drop-in, self-guided workshop full of art stations including wand making, scratch art, sock rabbits, clay creations, magic trick making, beading and more, also including our famous "Invention Station." There will be four stations, two of which will change each day. All materials provided. Kids can drop in for $5 each. All activities take place in the Underground Art Lab (formerly known as the Makers Place), in the lower level of the Cultural Center.
Daily from 10 am to 5 pm Art Kits Available for Pickup, By Donation
Want to take some of the magic home with you? Drop by the Art Kit Pickup Room, which will be stocked with creative DIY fun for a variety of ages and preferences. Each one is labeled with contents, suggested age and a suggested donation. This program is made possible by a crew of volunteers and donations from the community. We started this program during the COVID-19 lockdown, and since then, we’ve given away nearly 30,000 art kits. Join the fun!
PERFORMER BIOS
Sunday, March 22 Jeff Evans, 7 pm
- Welcome back to a Festival of Illusions favorite: Jeff Evans! One of the busiest magicians in the Pacific Northwest, his interactive magic and clean comedy is featured in over 250 shows each year. He’s won dozens of awards for his creative performances, including Magician of the Year from the Vancouver, B. C. Magic Circle, Stage Magic Champion from the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, and Best Live Entertainment from ParentMap Magazine. His magic has been called “clean enough for kids, yet sophisticated enough for adults”, another reason that families love his mind-boggling magic. Jeff Evans Ticket Link.
Monday, March 23 The Amazing Bubble Man (Louis Pearl), 1 pm - Matinee
- Louis Pearl is one of the world’s leading bubble-ologists. He explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornadoes and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Amazing Bubble Man Ticket Link
Monday, March 23 Professor DR Schreiber, The Historical Conjurer, 7 pm
- As the Historical Conjurer, Professor DR Schreiber evokes the spirit of early magical performances. He leads you on a stroll through the past centuries of conjuring entertainment. His presentations entertain while educating about historical events, literary and cultural figures, and the science and art of conjuring. Professor DR Schreiber is a member of the Academy of Magic Arts (Magic Castle) and member of the Society of American Magicians Portland Assembly. Professor DR Schreiber won the Stan Kramien Excellence in Stage Magic Award. He is a former cast member at Disneyland and frequent emcee, magic historian and historical re-enactor. Professor DR Schreiber Ticket Link.
Tuesday March 24 The Amazing Bubble Man, 1 pm - Matinee
- Louis Pearl is one of the world’s leading bubble-ologists. He explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornadoes and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. TICKET LINK
Tuesday, March 24 Louie Foxx’s One Man Side Show, 7 pm
- Louie Foxx is the consummate kid that never grew up and it’s evident as you watch him interact with audiences of all ages. The Society of American Magicians voted Louie The Best Stage Magician and Best Close-Up Magician in Minnesota. Within the magic community Louie is known as a magic trick inventor, having published over 100 unique magic tricks! He also creates and fabricates props that have been used by Sofia Vegara in the movie “Machete Kills,” Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Shanghai Disneyland and hundreds of magicians around the world. Louie is also a two-time Guinness World Record Holder and has been on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, The CW Network’s Masters of Illusion, the Emmy award winning television show How ‘Bout That, Otra Movida TV in Spain, and in London’s Guardian Newspaper. When not performing onstage Louie is an avid hockey fan and spends way too much time training his cat to do tricks. TICKET LINK.
Wednesday, March 25 Solas
- Not exactly a part of the Festival of Illusions … Solas is part of the LCCC Celtic Music Series, they were lucky to be in town right in the middle of the 2026 Festival of Illusions. Formed in New York City in 1995, Solas quickly rose to prominence as a revolutionary force in Irish-American music. The very first iteration of Solas brought together a lineup of extraordinary talent including multi-instrumentalist Séamus Egan, fiddler Winifred Horan, vocalist Karan Casey, guitarist John Doyle, and accordionist John Williams. Together, they redefined the Celtic sound for a new generation, weaving traditional Irish tunes with elements of folk, bluegrass, Americana, and contemporary songwriting. TICKET LINK
Thursday, March 26 Hypnotist Joe Black, 7 pm
- Born and raised in Seattle, Joe Black's journey began with six years of dedicated service in the United States Marine Corps. While in the military, Joe met a professional touring hypnotist and magician who would change the course of his life. That man became his mentor, setting Joe on a course to become a world-class performer. Joe’s talent and perseverance have earned him notable accolades, including appearances on America’s Got Talent and winning the "Rising Star Award" two years in a row. His skills have dazzled Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Expedia, Frito-Lay, and Kellogg, creating unforgettable events. Whether performing at fairs, casinos, graduation parties, or corporate events, Joe brings unmatched energy and magic to every stage he graces. TICKET LINK.
Friday, March 27 Matt Baker – Comedic Stuntman, 7 pm
- For over 20 years, this self-taught comedian has been globe-trotting, spreading laughter at Corporate Events, Colleges, Cruise Ships, and Theaters worldwide. Three Guinness World Records, appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, America’s Got Talent, and even Chinese national television—Matt's done it all. Oh, and did we mention he's performed in 17 countries and all 50 states? This guy is no average entertainer. Voted Seattle’s funniest alternative comedian, Matt has become one of the most requested variety entertainers in North America Matt Baker Ticket Link.
