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Events in Springfield, IL

44 upcoming events in Springfield, IL, including 19 sports events, 11 theatre shows, 5 family events, and 3 concerts. The busiest venues are Nelson Center Ice Rink, LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, and Sangamon Auditorium. Next up: Ali Siddiq on Fri, Oct 23, 2026.
Upcoming events
44
This weekend
3
Venues
5
Population
114,394
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About Springfield

Springfield is the capital city of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. Its population was 114,394 at the 2020 United States census, making it the state's seventh-most populous city, the second-most populous outside of the Chicago metropolitan area and the most populous in Central Illinois. Approximately 208,000 residents live in the Springfield metropolitan area which consists of all of Sangamon and Menard counties.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on in Springfield this weekend?

There are 3 events in Springfield, IL this weekend (Oct 23 – 25). See the weekend list for concerts, sports and shows.

Are there any events in Springfield today?

Nothing is listed for today yet. Try this weekend's events instead.

What are the busiest venues in Springfield?

By number of upcoming events: Nelson Center Ice Rink (17), LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts (13), Sangamon Auditorium (8), Bank of Springfield Center (4), and Boondocks Pub (2).

How many concerts are coming to Springfield?

3 concerts listed in Springfield, IL.