Arts, Music & Entertainment on Route 66

Historic Route 66 drive-in theater operating seasonally since 1950 and one of Illinois' signature Mother Road experiences.

Classic restored theater in downtown Springfield.

Restored 1929 theater with a Spanish Colonial Mission-style exterior, ornate interior, and live performances.

Restored vintage drive-in theater offering movies and events.

Historic drive-in movie theater with a large outdoor screen, concession building, and roadside neon sign.

Gallery showcasing local Route 66-themed art.

Ornate 1920s theater known for its architecture and performances.

Historic theatre hosting music and film events.

Historic movie theater on Route 66 in downtown Vinita.

Historic Tulsa dance hall and concert venue closely associated with Bob Wills and Western swing.

Gallery featuring Route 66 art and memorabilia.

Vintage small-town cinema with a historic marquee.

Restored 1909 movie house hosting concerts and performances.

Historic downtown movie theater with an Art Deco facade and neon marquee.

Historic Spanish Colonial-style theater with Pueblo-Deco details, hosting films and live performances.

Vintage movie theater showcasing classic charm.

Vintage theater building with retro façade.

Historic performing arts venue from the 1920s.

Famous movie palace known for celebrity handprints and film premieres.

Playable collection of vintage arcade games in downtown McLean.

Playable vintage arcade machines inside Atlanta's visitor center on historic Route 66.

Former outdoor movie theater that opened in 1955 and closed in 2020.

Community arts center featuring exhibitions, classes, and programs supporting regional artists.

Restored downtown theater hosting live performances and community events.

Restored historic movie theater in downtown Normal.

Art space featuring local Route 66 artists.

Surviving building and sign from the former Sunset Drive-In, a Route 66 theater that opened in 1949.

Historic drive-in movie theater.

Historic working studio specializing in stained-glass design, fabrication, and restoration.

Adaptive reuse concert venue with industrial character and river views.

Historic Uptown concert venue with a glowing marquee.

Historic marquee theater and one of Chicago’s signature icons.