Make a day of it in Lincoln
Things to Do in Lincoln, IL
Plan your next outing in Lincoln, IL with easy access to theater, concerts, and family-friendly events. From VIP cinema in downtown to Route 66 museums and the Lincoln Arts Festival, secure your seats with a trusted local connection.
Exhibition: Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Basketball vs. Wayne State Warriors
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Lincoln Stars vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Ice Box - NE
Engelbert Humperdinck & Crystal Gayle
The Venue At Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Trick Police - A Tribute To Cheap Trick
Bourbon Theatre - NE
TVBOO
The Royal Grove
Lincoln Stars vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Ice Box - NE
Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball vs. USC Trojans
John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center
American Aquarium
Bourbon Theatre - NE
Bryan Adams
The Venue At Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Golden! A K-Pop Kids Party
Bourbon Theatre - NE
Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Soccer vs. UCLA Bruins
Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium
Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show: Chris Stapleton & Nikki Lane
Pinnacle Bank Arena
The local scoop
About Lincoln Events
Lincoln, Illinois blends small-town charm with vibrant cultural experiences. Whether you’re catching a blockbuster at the VIP Lincoln Grand 8 Theater in downtown, enjoying a live show at the Lincoln Community High School Auditorium, or strolling the Route 66 heritage sites, we’ve got you covered for tickets and planning. Lincoln’s calendar also features community festivals like the LNK Arts Fest and End of Summer Festival, plus racing weekends at Logan Speedway. Explore our ticket options and secure your seats with your trusted local connector.
Pro tip: for multi-day events or city festivals, treat each date as its own entry to avoid confusion. If an event is RESCHEDULED from an original date, we’ll reflect that clearly. For events with no date yet, you’ll see Date to be announced. For performers and venues, you’ll find official social links to help you follow the latest updates. In Lincoln, IL, you’ll find great options for cinema, theater, music, and motorsports — all within a short drive of downtown attractions like The Mill Museum and the Railsplitter Covered Wagon as part of the Route 66 experience.
Where it happens
Featured Venues in Lincoln
- 1867 BarTickets & event schedule
- Bally's Twin River Event CenterTickets & event schedule
- Barbara Hibner Soccer StadiumTickets & event schedule
- Bob Devaney Sports CenterTickets & event schedule
- Bourbon Theatre - NETickets & event schedule
- Johnny Carson Theater at Lied Center For Performing ArtsTickets & event schedule
- Lied Center For Performing ArtsTickets & event schedule
- Memorial Stadium - NETickets & event schedule
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