Your Weekend Guide to Springfield

This weekend in Springfield, Missouri brings 29 live events across the city — from film to comedy to sports. 23 events are free. Here's what's on.

Springfield is the live events hub for the Ozarks region, with venues that serve a wide regional audience across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Gillioz Theatre, a 1926 movie palace, hosts concerts and events in a beautifully restored downtown space. Outland Complex books touring rock, metal, and alternative acts. The Shrine Mosque is a 4,000-seat venue for larger shows. Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and other downtown events celebrate the city's place on the Mother Road. Bass Pro Shops headquarters nearby draws visitors who discover Springfield's entertainment scene.