Oct30Fri
Sports
Wisconsin Windigo at Springfield Jr. Blues
Oct 30, 31, 2026 and Jan 22, 23, 2027
Nelson Center Ice Rink
Things to do in Springfield, IL
28 upcoming events. Springfield, IL, IL, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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28 upcoming events
Oct30Fri
Nov6Fri
Nov13Fri
Plays & Musicals
Pippin
Nov 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, 2026
LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts
Nov14Sat
Comedy
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
UIS Performing Arts Center - Sangamon Auditorium
Nov14Sat
Nov15Sun
Nov27Fri
Sports
Janesville Jets at Springfield Jr. Blues
Nov 27, 28, 2026, Feb 5, 6, and Apr 16, 17, 2027
Nelson Center Ice Rink
Dec4Fri
Plays & Musicals
White Christmas
Dec 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, 2026
LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts
Dec5Sat
Other Events
Dinosaur Adventure - Springfield, IL Dec 2026
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair
Dec6Sun
Other Events
Dinosaur Adventure - Springfield, IL Dec 2026
Sun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AM
Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair
Dec12Sat
Dec17Thu
Dec19Sat
Jan1Fri
Jan6Wed
Jan6Wed
Other Events
Limited Edition Rivals Replica Game Ball From Spalding®
Wed, Jan 6 · 7:00 PM
Bank of Springfield Center
Jan6Wed
Sports
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Presented By Sprite
Wed, Jan 6 · 7:00 PM
Bank of Springfield Center
Jan8Fri
Sports
Minnesota Wilderness at Springfield Jr. Blues
Jan 8, 9 and Apr 9, 10, 2027
Nelson Center Ice Rink
Jan16Sat
Jan26Tue
Plays & Musicals
Mystic Pizza - The Musical
Tue, Jan 26 · 7:30 PM
UIS Performing Arts Center - Sangamon Auditorium
Feb5Fri
Plays & Musicals
Legally Blonde Jr. - The Musical
Feb 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14, 2027
LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts
Feb7Sun
Feb10Wed
Plays & Musicals
The Book of Mormon
Wed, Feb 10 · 8:00 PM
UIS Performing Arts Center - Sangamon Auditorium
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Artists & shows in Springfield, IL
Springfield Jr. Blues 7Legally Blonde Jr. - The Musical 1Pippin 1Redferrin 1Fairbanks Ice Dogs 1Anchorage Wolverines 1Wisconsin Windigo 1Kenai River Brown Bears 1Harlem Globetrotters 1Mystic Pizza - The Musical 1Minnesota Wilderness 1Janesville Jets 1Minnesota Mallards 1The Book of Mormon 1Come From Away 1Caden Gillard 1
Venues with the most dates in Springfield, IL
- Nelson Center Ice Rink7 events
- Bank of Springfield Center5 events
- UIS Performing Arts Center - Sangamon Auditorium5 events
- LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts5 events
- Sangamon Auditorium2 events
- Illinois State Fairgrounds Il State Fair2 events
- Boondocks Pub1 event
- Boondocks1 event
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Springfield, IL at a glance
Springfield, IL's calendar currently lists 28 upcoming events, and 2 are happening this weekend.
The busiest category is sports, with 9 dates; after that come plays & musicals (8) and comedy (5).
If you're choosing by venue, Nelson Center Ice Rink, Bank of Springfield Center and UIS Performing Arts Center - Sangamon Auditorium have the fullest calendars.
Soon on the list: Come From Away, on October 30.
About Springfield, IL
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.
Springfield, IL events: FAQ
What's happening in Springfield, IL this weekend?
There are 2 events in Springfield, IL this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is sports. See the full weekend line-up on our Springfield, IL this weekend page.
Which venues in Springfield, IL have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Nelson Center Ice Rink (7), Bank of Springfield Center (5), UIS Performing Arts Center - Sangamon Auditorium (5), LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts (5) and Sangamon Auditorium (2).
What kind of events are on in Springfield, IL?
Upcoming dates by category: Sports (9), Plays & Musicals (8), Comedy (5), Other Events (4) and Concerts (2).
Where can I buy tickets for events in Springfield, IL?
Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.