You got a guy™ for venue tickets

Cape Girardeau Tickets

Now selling

Upcoming Events at Cape Girardeau

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About Cape Girardeau

The Show Me Center is a versatile arena on the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Since opening in 1987 with unforgettable performances from George Jones and Tanya Tucker, it has hosted major concerts, college sports, family shows, and NCAA events. The venue adapts to each event with a flexible telescopic seating arrangement, providing a wide range of configurations to fit everything from a full-size concert to a packed basketball game.

Whether you’re coming for a show, a SEMO Redhawks basketball game, or a championship event, we’ll help you secure seats and navigate the details—from parking and transit to nearby lodging and dining options.

Plan ahead for parking and transportation at the Show Me Center, located at 1333 N Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau. The on-site lot accommodates about 1,500 cars, with roughly 1,867 additional spaces in nearby areas. Some events may charge for parking. Cape Girardeau Transit Authority provides public transit options, and rideshare or drop-off is convenient near entrances. For accommodations and meals, the Drury Hotel is the Show Me Center’s preferred lodging partner, and there are several dining options nearby to fit any schedule. If you’re looking for event details, seating availability, or a quick route to your seats, we’ve got you covered with clear, no-fruss information.

We’re your go-to source for reliable tickets and insider tips—think of us as your friend with a direct connection to the best seats and simple planning for Cape Girardeau shows and events.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue: Show Me Center, a multi‑purpose arena located on the SEMO campus in Cape Girardeau, MO.
  • Address: 1333 N Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
  • Capacity: 2,500–7,600 depending on configuration; 7,373 seats cited for concerts.
  • Seating chart: public seating maps vary by event; official specs list a flexible telescopic seating arrangement rather than a fixed chart.
  • Parking: on‑site lot for ~1,500 cars with an additional ~1,867 nearby spaces; some events may charge for parking.
  • Transit: public transit option available via Cape Girardeau Transit Authority; rideshare/drop‑off available near entrances.
  • Hotels: Drury Hotel is listed as the Show Me Center’s preferred lodging partner.
  • Notable events: opened in 1987 with George Jones and Tanya Tucker; hosts SEMO Redhawks basketball; major concerts (ZZ Top, Elton John, Luke Bryan); Harlem Globetrotters; NCAA/Women’s Division II Championship (1991); MSHSAA volleyball state championships since 2011.
  • Renamed/demolished: Show Me Center name has been in use since 1987; no demolition or renaming noted.