First Night Springfield

Join us December 31, 2013 for the 27th annual celebration of the arts and the new year! Proceeds from this event benefit the programs and services of the Arts Council including grants and resources to area artists, arts organizations and social service agencies with arts programming. Also benefits the Arts-In-Education program serving students and teachers in private and public schools in Sangamon and Menard Counties.

First Night Logo


First Night Logo


First Night® Springfield 2014 on 12/31/13 is being planned. Save the date for free children’s activities in the afternoon and great evening entertainment in downtown Springfield IL. Performing artists and musicians interested in being scheduled should contact the Springfield Area Arts Council at office@SpringfieldArtsCo.org (with First Night in the subject line) or send information to Springfield Area Arts Council/First Night Committee, 420 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62701.