Live Music Venues in Springfield, IL

Blue Grouch Pub is a 21+ neighborhood bar in Springfield with after-work drinks, gaming machines, great drink specials, live music, and outdoor space that extends the experience when the weather cooperates. The casual and welcoming character suits acts comfortable with a bar crowd that is there to unwind.

Boondocks is a 700-capacity 21+ Springfield bar and live music venue that has hosted both national and local acts, with a full house sound system provided and a track record that speaks to what the room is capable of. The contact form is the best way to start the booking process.

Bourbon Street Rhythm and Ribs is a 150-capacity 21+ Springfield bar running live music every Friday and Saturday night with a pay structure that gives performers 100 percent of the door. A small PA is available in-house and the room has a loyal local following.

Brookhills Golf Club is an all-ages public golf course in Springfield with a full-service bar and patio, hosting live music on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 6 PM and occasionally on Saturday evenings. The golf course patio setting suits acoustic and cover acts comfortable with a relaxed outdoor crowd.

Dumb Records is a 100-capacity all-ages independent record store and all-ages show space in downtown Springfield, a community hub for the local music scene with a genuine commitment to supporting artists building their own paths. Mostly local acts, but touring bands with a solid plan are encouraged to reach out.

Hoogland Center for the Arts is a 100-capacity all-ages Springfield arts center dedicated to fostering community understanding and appreciation for the arts, with sound systems provided for performances and a warm and supportive environment for both artists and audiences.

Legacy Theatre is a 302-capacity all-ages Springfield performing arts rental facility with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems available for self-produced events. Rental details are available on the website for acts or promoters interested in presenting their own shows.

Route 66 MotorHeads Bar and Grill, Museum and Entertainment Complex is an all-ages Springfield destination for lovers of Route 66, custom cars, motorcycles, and vintage signs, with most shows on Friday and Saturday nights in a room that celebrates American car culture alongside live music.

The Alamo is a 100-capacity 21+ Springfield landmark bar with the coldest drinks, a legendary beer garden, and a genuinely beloved place in the city's history, hosting live blues every Monday night and with the booker typically present at Monday shows for in-person conversations.

The Curve Inn is a 21+ Springfield bar that has been the number one bar in Springfield since 1932, hosting most shows Thursday through Saturday nights. The venue is currently temporarily closed due to fire damage.

The Library Pizza and Sports Bar in Springfield, formerly Crows Mill Pub, is a 300-capacity all-ages neighborhood pizza and sports bar that hosts live music with local acts only, with performers expected to bring their own PA and mics.

University of Illinois Springfield is an all-ages public university campus in Springfield with performance spaces and a student activities committee organizing live entertainment for the campus community.