# Live Shows in Springfield, IL | Performances, Musicals & Acts - **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Springfield, Illinois β€” musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets. - **Category**: Performances - **Type**: format ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.4M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4e1c9a290e39a2fe8d898499ba0a0e5cc858e10695963ca2ece1d8c2ce9c2fba-rimg-w200-h200-dcc2a793-gmir?v=1755186605 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68d0474177e7f.jpg - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68eaf57c43973.jpg ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: The Chicks - **Date**: Fri, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-chicks/2300029893293226 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82NjE1MTBmMC04ODk0LTExZjEtYjZjOC1lZjQxMzdkOGRjYjAtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzIwM2YxYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUwMzA2Mzc.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests ## About For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already. ## Performances Events in Springfield - **Event Name**: Shinedown with From Ashes to New at Illinois State Fairgrounds - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kYmRkMWE3MC0yODE5LTExZjEtYjMxMS1hMzE0YTc3MWU5NmQtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2ZmZWJjMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ0MjI2OTU.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Matchbox Twenty - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/matchbox-twenty/2300029658185547 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xNGQ2ZDNlMC0yNDIxLTExZjEtOTgzMS02MzAxMTRhMDc4MTYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kY2Y5ZWZkNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM5ODU5OTM.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests - **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman at Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Aug 14 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/bailey-zimmerman-at-illinois-state-fairgrounds/2400029670848403 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yZjhkYWY1MC04NGYzLTExZjEtYWJkYS1kZmVhMTBiZTk5NWUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDc3LWRjMDQwMzA1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NDYzMTU0Mw.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Wiz Khalifa - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Illinois State Fairgrounds 🏠 Address: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 πŸŒ† City: Springfield πŸ“ Location: 39.8316, -89.6406πŸŽ‰ Prepare to be amazed at Wiz Khalifa, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/wiz-khalifa/3200030339364422 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80OGRlYjE4MC04N2Y0LTExZjEtYjZjOC1lZjQxMzdkOGRjYjAtcmltZy13NjcwLWg0MDAtZGNlYmVmZjItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0OTYxODY5.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, calendar - **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/bert-kreischer/2300029907542600 - **Venue**: Sangamon Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84MGJlNzZkMC03ZjE2LTExZjEtYTBmMC1iM2ZjMDU5MzBlMTYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODEwLWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4Mzk4NzAwNQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Illinois State Fairgrounds 🏠 Address: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 πŸŒ† City: Springfield πŸ“ Location: 39.8316, -89.6406✨ Discover the extraordinary at Bailey Zimmerman, where magic meets reality in ways you've never im - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/bailey-zimmerman/3200029743572510 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Bailey+Zimmerman&date=Fri+Aug+14+2026&bg=1 - **Event Name**: The Chicks - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-chicks/2300029893293226 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82NjE1MTBmMC04ODk0LTExZjEtYjZjOC1lZjQxMzdkOGRjYjAtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzIwM2YxYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUwMzA2Mzc.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests - **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer at UIS Performing Arts Center - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/bert-kreischer-at-uis-performing-arts-center/2400029936160446 - **Venue**: UIS Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMzQ4NGJiYTAtNTgwOS0xMWYxLWI2Y2ItNDE4MDJjODk5MDY5LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwMjAxMDItZ21pci5wbmc_dj0xNzc5NjkzMTk4.avif - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment - **Event Name**: 38 Special in Springfield - **Description**: 🎀 Join 38 Special LIVE at Illinois State Fair on Monday, August 17, 2026! 🎀 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! 38 Special is coming to Illinois State Fair on Monday, August 17, 20 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/38-special-in-springfield/3300030217204910 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82ZTYwZjUwMC02NGE3LTExZjEtYjZlOC0zZGRkNGM4NWZhMzQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMmUxYTA3LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODEwODA1NzA.avif - **Event Name**: Ella Langley at Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/ella-langley-at-illinois-state-fairgrounds/2400029324131022 - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Ella+Langley+at+Illinois+State+Fairgrounds&date=Fri+Aug+21+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=3 - **Event Name**: Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour - **Description**: Ali Siddiq Venue: Sangamon Auditorium Springfield, IL Date: Oct 23, 2026 - 07:00 PM - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/ali-siddiq-the-custom-fit-tour/200030435812619 - **Venue**: Springfield, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yNTc2MTc4ZjBmMjYyMGNmOWIzZThjNjlkODk1ZWFmMTBkNWU5NjYxZWEzMWFiNWY2OGIyNDQzZmZhZDNjNDk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFkMWUxZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDY1ODQ5OA.avif - **Event Name**: Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour - **Description**: Ella Langley Venue: Illinois State Fairgrounds Grandstand - Springfield, IL Date: 21 Aug, 2026 - 08:00 PM - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/ella-langley-the-dandelion-tour/200029739811535 - **Venue**: Springfield Illinios - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvN2YzNTZhNTMyNDFiYTgwNjI3YzBjMDBhODRmYzQ3ZjRkMzBiZjBlOGM3ZTQyNWI0ODg1ZDUwYTYwMmY3MzIyYy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMyZjMzMmEtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ2MjQ0ODI.avif - **Event Name**: Come From Away - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/come-from-away/2300030027901036 - **Venue**: LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81ODdjODA0MC04NzRhLTExZjEtYThhNC02MzFiMTc1ZjNkNzgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjU4LWRjOTE5NWEwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NDg4ODg4MA.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Bored Teachers - Is It Friday Yet? Comedy Tour at UIS Performing Arts Center - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/bored-teachers-is-it-friday-yet-comedy-tour-at-uis-performing-arts-center/2400030043857547 - **Venue**: UIS Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGI5YzI2MjAtNjg5My0xMWYxLTk1NzgtYTFiZWIwYzBiOGM4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGM0NTJiMzAtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgxNTExNjE5.avif - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment, comedy - **Event Name**: Bored Teachers - Is It Friday Yet! Comedy Tour at Sangamon Auditorium at UIS Performing Arts Center - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/bored-teachers-is-it-friday-yet-comedy-tour-at-sangamon-auditorium-at-uis-performing-arts-center/2400030172684910 - **Venue**: Sangamon Auditorium at UIS Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80NmJmZDkzMC02ZTE2LTExZjEtYjJiMS04ZmI1MjdiNzMzYTctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDIyLWRjMTYxNDE2LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc4MjExNzczOA.avif - **Categories**: performances, Art, comedy, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Springfield - **Event Name**: Healing Arts Festival - **Description**: The Healing Arts Festival is a celebration of music, art and information about heathier living. Featuring local musicians, artists and practitioners of healing modalities. This year we'll be at a new location. This will be the 14th year of the Healing - **Venue**: Instinct Fitness and Wellness - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a332fefe41a8.jpg - **Event Name**: Vince Gill at Juanita K. Hammons Hall - **Venue**: Juanita K. Hammons Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3ffd6740-7b39-11f1-878a-71a1982e9830-rimg-w1200-h747-dc7a5c4b-gmir.jpg?v=1783562124 - **Event Name**: 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Car Show - Springfield, MO - **Description**: Be a part of where it all started–the 2026 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Car Show, Aug. 7-8 in Springfield, MO.About this EventExperience the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival with hundreds of classic cars, outstanding li - **Venue**: Downtown Springfield, MO - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b91299a7bbfae3d0d84b02783309671be3fd35359a3141c6c1cfd972309cbc57-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1c3035-gmir.jpg?v=1772724397 - **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=1784968962 - **Event Name**: Shinedown with From Ashes to New at Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dbdd1a70-2819-11f1-b311-a314a771e96d-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcffebc0-gmir.jpg?v=1774422695 - **Event Name**: Joshua Bell at Kuss Auditorium at Clark State - **Venue**: Kuss Auditorium at Clark State - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c3138e00-6943-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1200-h675-dce7ebe7-gmir.jpg?v=1781587518 - **Event Name**: Matchbox Twenty - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/14d6d3e0-2421-11f1-9831-630114a07816-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf9efd4-gmir.jpg?v=1773985993 - **Event Name**: Bailey Zimmerman at Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2f8daf50-84f3-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w1200-h477-dc040305-gmir.jpg?v=1784631543 - **Event Name**: The Avett Brothers - **Venue**: Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1d6126d0-5b55-11f1-8725-5b3a0d05fd01-rimg-w1200-h747-dc1a1615-gmir.jpg?v=1780055655 ## Browse Performances Events by Date - [Performances Events Today in Springfield](https://allevents.in/springfield/performances--today) - [Performances Events This Weekend in Springfield](https://allevents.in/springfield/performances--this-weekend) - [Performances Events in July in Springfield](https://allevents.in/springfield/performances--july) - [Performances Events in August in Springfield](https://allevents.in/springfield/performances--august) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Performances 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), Matchbox Twenty (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds), Bailey Zimmerman at Illinois State Fairgrounds (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds), Wiz Khalifa (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at Illinois State Fairgrounds), Bert Kreischer (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at Sangamon Auditorium). - **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Springfield? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Springfield? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Springfield include Illinois State Fairgrounds, Sangamon Auditorium, Illinois State Fairgrounds - Grandstand. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Springfield? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Springfield include Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events, Seat Geek. - **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available? - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Springfield? - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Springfield. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/bc55d175e647e6821d96f010c07d8f/freepik__candid-photography-with-natural-textures-and-highl__7321-1.webp ## Performances from nearby cities - [Performances in Chatham](https://allevents.in/chatham-il/performances) - [Performances in Sherman](https://allevents.in/sherman-il/performances) - [Performances in Loami](https://allevents.in/loami/performances) - [Performances in Athens](https://allevents.in/athens-il/performances) - [Performances in New Berlin](https://allevents.in/new-berlin-il/performances) - [Performances in Pleasant Plains](https://allevents.in/pleasant-plains-il/performances)