# Events & Things To Do In Springfield, Illinois on 22nd August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 22nd August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 22nd August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Springfield

- **Event Name**: The Chicks at Illinois State Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Chicks at Illinois State Fairgrounds, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Illinois State Fairgrounds in vibrant Springfield, IL
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-chicks-at-illinois-state-fairgrounds/2400029908880646
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Shinedown & From Ashes To New
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Shinedown & From Ashes To New, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand nestled in bustling Springfield
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/shinedown-and-from-ashes-to-new/2300029787566838
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81ODRhMGM3MC02NjBhLTExZjEtYTk2YS1jMTMzMDg2OTEwNmEtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzJjMTkwNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODEyMzMwMDQ.avif
- **Event Name**: The Chicks
  - **Description**: InformationGates generally open 1 hour prior to event start time. General Track is a dirt track that is SRO/GA (Standing Room Only / General Admission) and no seats allowed. North & South Bleachers (NB & SB sections) are reserve
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-chicks/210002375292003
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Decade of Decadence 80’s Hair Night at Illinois State Fair w/ Captain Geech
  - **Description**: 🔥🎸 SATURDAY AUGUST 22 • MILLER LITE TENT 🎸🔥
Captain Geech 5-8 pm gets this party started! 
Decade of Decadence – 80s Hair Night!

⏰ 8:30PM – 12AM
🎤 Opening the show: Capt Geech
We’re turning the Miller Lite Tent at the Illinois State Fair into the ULTIMAT
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 187
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/decade-of-decadence-80’s-hair-night-at-illinois-state-fair-w-captain-geech/200030173993752
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84YjZhNGFjNDg5ZmRlYjEyOWFlMDFkOThhOTU0N2UwNmZmMmNhNjIwMDU0ZGQ3YjI3NzQ4NTdjNDMwOTJmNzMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGMyZjE2MzAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODAzMTk3NTE.avif
- **Event Name**: Sunshine Daydream • IL State Fair • Grateful Dead Tribute • Busch Light Tent • Springfield, IL
  - **Description**: Grab a corn dog and "Sky Glide" on down to the Busch light tent for live Grateful Dead at the IL state fair. 

Busch Light Tent
Saturday, Aug. 22 
Show 9pm-11:45pm
Free Admission with normal fair entry fee

Sunshine Daydream:
https://www.facebook.com/Suns
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 299
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/sunshine-daydream-•-il-state-fair-•-grateful-dead-tribute-•-busch-light-tent-•-springfield-il/200030131224109
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fair
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, dog
- **Event Name**: Vertical Horizon on the Grand Central Stage Free Concert Series
  - **Description**: 🎤 Vertical Horizon – Saturday, August 22

🎶 Grand Central Stage – Free Concert Series 🎶 at the Illinois State Fair. Presented by Woodward Community Media.

Join us for eleven nights of unforgettable live music at the Grand Central Stage, right in the hear
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 89
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/vertical-horizon-on-the-grand-central-stage-free-concert-series/200030221021014
  - **Venue**: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Event Name**: USAC Silver Crown Series
  - **Description**: AccessibilityADA seating for patrons with wheelchairs, sight/hearing impaired issues and their
companions is available for all Illinois State Fair Grandstand events.  ADA seating 
is offered on the Grandstand Walkway and additiona
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/usac-silver-crown-series/210008148497741
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Land of Lincoln House Music Festival
  - **Description**: We are back..Year 3 of the Land of Lincoln House Music Festival.. Were bigger and better!! Bring your tents..bring your dancing shoes...bring your grills..bring a friend or two.. we will be providing the good times.. with food and retail vendors..over 15
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 379
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/land-of-lincoln-house-music-festival/200029714015416
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kNTU2Nzg4MmQ0Y2I5MjViMGFjZjA3NWY1ZGQ1ZGNhZmMxNzA1NTYxZjZhYjY5YTYzZjZjMGRkMDgxNWU3YTAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwMjAyMDMtZ21pcj92PTE3ODExNTE4MzA.avif
  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Demolition Derby
  - **Description**: InformationAll sales prior to ISF Box opening date will only be available online through www.Ticketmaster.com or via Ticketmaster Mobile App. ISF Box Office generally opens June 1 for in-person/phone sales - Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (cal
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/demolition-derby/210003306057479
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Ella Langley
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Illinois State Fairgrounds
🏠 Address: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 39.8316, -89.6406🌟 Be part of history at Ella Langley, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imaginati
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/ella-langley/3200029322925800
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xMzdhZWVlMC01ZDcwLTExZjEtODkxNC0zOTM0NGIzMGNjNTUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kYzAxMDcyZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODAyODcxMzc.avif
  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Hairspray - Springfield
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts
🏠 Address: 420 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 39.7977, -89.6476🎉 Welcome to Hairspray - Springfield, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams t
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:30 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/hairspray-springfield/3200029986401035
  - **Venue**: LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Womens Pro Baseball League: New York at Los Angeles
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Robin Roberts Stadium
🏠 Address: 1415 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62702
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 39.8173, -89.6361🌟 Be part of history at Womens Pro Baseball League: New York at Los Angeles, an extraordinary gathering
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 – Thu Sep 03 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/womens-pro-baseball-league-new-york-at-los-angeles/3200030042081032
  - **Venue**: Robin Roberts Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Womens+Pro+Baseball+League%3A+New+York+at+Los+Angeles&date=Sat+Aug+22+2026&bg=3
- **Event Name**: Brunch at The Railyard
  - **Description**: Pop up brunch!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/brunch-at-the-railyard/200030177677222
  - **Venue**: The Railyard - Springfield, IL
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lMjViODdmNGFiOWE3YjIwNzYxNjBjOWNiOTBjZmY3NjIxMmM2NzZlNmQxYzBlYzg3ZmEwY2FhZjAyY2U1YWU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGM0YzYxNzYtZ21pcj92PTE3ODExNTIyMTM.avif
- **Event Name**: Pre-Show Party - The Chicks
  - **Description**: Pre-Show Party event does NOT include a concert ticket. This event can be purchased in addition to a concert ticket. You MUST have both Pre-Show Party ticket AND Concert ticket to enter the Party Tent. (No Exceptions - both will be scanned at entry). Entr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 222
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/pre-show-party-the-chicks/200030177650152
  - **Venue**: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62702
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, concerts, music

## Trending Events in Springfield

- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena
🏠 Address: 685 South John Q. Hammonds Pkwy., Springfield, MO 65897
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 37.2021, -93.2831✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party
  - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena
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- **Event Name**: Yellowcard  New Found Glory & Plain White T's
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Yellowcard  New Found Glory & Plain White T's, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Massmutual Center in Springfield, MA sets th
  - **Venue**: Massmutual Center
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Weird Al Yankovic, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Great Southern Bank Arena in dynamic Springfield, MO,
  - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1d7addd0-5bac-11f1-b755-ad545dd129c5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc111c32-gmir.jpg?v=1780093021
- **Event Name**: Kindig-it Design at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, MO
  - **Description**: Be a part of where it all started -- the 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade on Aug. 7-8 in Springfield, MO.

Experience the Birthplace of Rt. 66 Festival with hundreds of classic cars, outstanding live music at three stages, great tastes at D
  - **Venue**: Downtown Springfield, Springfield, Missouri
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8467f26c278c68a2aa675ada935443d7a68db12d41416ba220a3c3a732c2ff0e-rimg-w1000-h464-dc151718-gmir?v=1781343878
- **Event Name**: Vince Gill at Juanita K. Hammons Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Vince Gill at Juanita K. Hammons Hall, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Juanita K. Hammons Hall nestled in bustling Springfield,
  - **Venue**: Juanita K. Hammons Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2bedb8f0-64f9-11f1-b0cd-3d53ebb3454a-rimg-w1200-h747-dc7a5c4b-gmir.jpg?v=1781115677
- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at Great Southern Bank Arena
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Weird Al Yankovic at Great Southern Bank Arena, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Great Southern Bank Arena in dynamic Springfield, MO, th
  - **Venue**: Great Southern Bank Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e607e070-64ff-11f1-a96a-c1330869106a-rimg-w1200-h477-dc131d31-gmir.jpg?v=1781118566
- **Event Name**: Yellowcard with New Found Glory and Plain White T's
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: MassMutual Center
🏠 Address: 1277 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 42.1017, -72.5874✨ Discover the extraordinary at Yellowcard with New Found Glory and Plain White T's, where magic meets reality in
  - **Venue**: MassMutual Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8390aff0-3df7-11f1-88af-8175a85c01a8-rimg-w1200-h1401-dc151514-gmir.jpg?v=1776826870
- **Event Name**: JOURNEY – Springfield
  - **Description**: Missouri, prepare for a night to remember!
Journey’s show in Springfield will bring pure rock passion and heart.
Every chorus will echo through the arena.

🎟️ Get your tickets now and be part of rock history!
#Journey #Springfield #GreatSouthernBankArena
  - **Venue**: Journey – Springfield, MO – June 25, 2026
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/35d6f09056fa9abf3f1df1e7df6a46f12f92a2a6d8abc39c5dddb915bdbfe4c3-rimg-w1171-h658-dc151517-gmir?v=1769766296
- **Event Name**: FOODEESFEST Springfield, Illinois (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
  - **Description**: Come for the food, leave with a story. Join us for a mouth-watering culinary experience you can’t get anywhere else in Springfield, IL!About this EventJoin Us at FoodeesFest in Springfield, IL!
  - **Venue**: White Oaks Mall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f947de442136d18f0e904300518fcbcf49348234e7aa959b35ec16d174b0f874-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbfc0bf-gmir.jpg?v=1765551780

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Springfield?
  - **A:** The Chicks at Illinois State Fairgrounds (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds), Shinedown & From Ashes To New (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand), The Chicks (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair), Decade of Decadence 80’s Hair Night at Illinois State Fair w/ Captain Geech (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 05:00 pm at Illinois State Fair), Sunshine Daydream • IL State Fair • Grateful Dead Tribute • Busch Light Tent • Springfield, IL (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 pm at Illinois State Fair).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Springfield?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Springfield on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Springfield include Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand, Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Springfield include Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events, PROMOTED BY VENUE.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Springfield.

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