# Events & Things To Do In Springfield, Illinois on 23rd August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Springfield, Illinois on 23rd 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 23rd August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Springfield

- **Event Name**: Shinedown with From Ashes to New at Illinois State Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Shinedown with From Ashes to New at Illinois State Fairgrounds, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Illinois State Fairgrounds in dynamic
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/shinedown-with-from-ashes-to-new-at-illinois-state-fairgrounds/2400029732082309
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Shinedown
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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/shinedown/200030177694159
  - **Venue**: Springfield Mile @ Illinois State Fair Grandstand
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- **Event Name**: ARCA Menards Series Race Auto Racing
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Illinois State Fairgrounds
🏠 Address: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
🌆 City: Springfield
📍 Location: 39.8316, -89.6406✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at ARCA Menards Series Race Auto Racing, where every moment pr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/arca-menards-series-race-auto-racing/3200029526753754
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lNWEzMjcyMC1mNWExLTExZjAtOTJkNi1kNTY4ZTI2NTNkOGYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzk0LWRjNWI1ZjM0LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc2ODg3MzYxNA.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, car-shows, contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: ARCA Menards Series Race Auto Racing at Illinois State Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at ARCA Menards Series Race Auto Racing at Illinois State Fairgrounds, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Illinois State Fairgrounds in the hea
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/arca-menards-series-race-auto-racing-at-illinois-state-fairgrounds/2400030019534910
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kNTg3ZjQ2MC01N2RhLTExZjEtOGZmOS0xOWEyMjIwM2VkZjQtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzMxMmMyZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk2NzMyODI.avif
  - **Categories**: Sports, trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Blue Sky Revival • IL State Fair • Allman Brothers Tribute • Busch Light Tent • Springfield, IL
  - **Description**: Allman Brothers Band Tribute at the IL state fair. Live blues and southern rock. 

Busch Light Tent
Sunday, August, 23
Show 5pm-8pm
Free Admission with normal fair entry fee

Blue Sky Revival
https://www.facebook.com/blueskyrevivalABB

BIO:
Touring blues
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/blue-sky-revival-•-il-state-fair-•-allman-brothers-tribute-•-busch-light-tent-•-springfield-il/200030192584918
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mZDZkNDUyYTQyODk1ZDk0Y2ZhYjc5YmFhYTc1YzBiYTg0NDhlNGFlYTM2M2Q5YTAyODU4Yjk0ZjJmZTVjNWM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA0MDQwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDY5Mzk5Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, performances, art
- **Event Name**: Ignescent at Powerlight Fest at Illinois State Fair with Jordan Feliz and Sean Rodriguez
  - **Description**: Ignescent at Powelight Fest at Illinois State Fair with Jordan Feliz and Sean Rodriguez on August 23!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/ignescent-at-powerlight-fest-at-illinois-state-fair-with-jordan-feliz-and-sean-rodriguez/200030177688424
  - **Venue**: Powerlight Fest
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Ignescent+at+Powerlight+Fest+at+Illinois+State+Fair+with+Jordan+Feliz+and+Sean+Rodriguez+&date=Sun+Aug+23+2026+at+04%3A00+pm&bg=5
  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Pre-Show Party - Shinedown
  - **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: 886
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/pre-show-party-shinedown/200029692727752
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wN2NlZDU5YTAzNGVmOTE4NmNjOTUyNmQ0NDEwN2VlMDA5YTE5ZjM2YjA1MjI2YjQ2NjIzMDA5Nzc1OGU4NDEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzAxMDcxMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTIyNTMxMw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, concerts, music
- **Event Name**: ARCA Menards 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**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/arca-menards-series/210003273630851
  - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mNGEzZWU3NzcxZjg3ZWE3YmFhMDA3ZDQ2NjBkOGMxNzY2NjdlZmEyYWJiN2JhYjVmZTkzMmI4ZTZjYzQyMmEwLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzM2NjA4YS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk2MjgyNjE.avif
  - **Categories**: Sports

## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a0ed4b60-64ff-11f1-a96a-c1330869106a-rimg-w1200-h1798-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1781118450
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3dd7d6e0-4a5f-11f1-9e1a-75a808cfae44-rimg-w1200-h477-dc020204-gmir.jpg?v=1778190834
- **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:** Shinedown with From Ashes to New at Illinois State Fairgrounds (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds), Shinedown (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Springfield Mile @ Illinois State Fair Grandstand), ARCA Menards Series Race Auto Racing (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds), ARCA Menards Series Race Auto Racing at Illinois State Fairgrounds (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds), Blue Sky Revival • IL State Fair • Allman Brothers Tribute • Busch Light Tent • Springfield, IL (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 05:00 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, Springfield Mile @ Illinois State Fair Grandstand, Illinois State Fair.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Springfield?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Springfield include Vivid Events, Vibentix, Seat Geek.
- **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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