Entertainment & Events in Springfield, Illinois
Cinema
Route 66 Drive-In 217-698-0066
1700 Knights Recreation Drive
Springfield, IL 62711
Shows double features nightly from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. more
Plays & Productions
Hoogland Center for the Arts 217-523-2787
420 South 6th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Live theatrical productions. more
Festivals & Fairs
Route 66 Film Festival
207 N. Lincoln
Springfield, IL 62702
Grab your tickets early! Enjoy films in the oldest theater in Springfield, Legacy Theater. Also, you may submit your films on the festival's website and you might be selling out tickets in the fall!! This event is held annually every fall. See the website for more details. moreInternational Route 66 Mother Road Festival 1-866–783-6645
20 square blocks
Springfield, IL 62701
Downtown Springfield
3-day street fest/car show covering 20 blocks in downtown Springfield. Free live music on 5 outdoor stages, 1000+ classic & vintage cars & trucks, street rods & customs on display, Kids Lane, Route 66 swap meet & antiques road show, 100+ specialty vendors, dozens of food & drink vendors. Fri night cruise along Route 66 city streets. This is an annual event held every September. You can also follow Route 66 Mother Road Festival on facebook! moreIllinois State Fair 217-524-6858
801 E. Sangamon Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
State Fairgrounds
The Illinois State Fair is not just rides, games, and food. Watch some horse racing on one of the fastest dirt tracks in the world, concerts, chain saw demonstrations, livestock judging, watch a Olympian in the high dive show, try some international food in the Ethnic Village, and maybe even milk a cow while your there! Even enter some competitions and take home a blue ribbon! There is so much to do at The Illinois State Fair! See their website for more information on all of the events and dates! moreGreater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival 217-529-7777
3000 Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Come enjoy a weekend of Bluegrass! Not only will you get to see alot of performances but you will have the option of doing some instrument and band workshops. Also, there will be a Bluegrass talent show and an open stage for all! This event is held annually every November. more
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