Event times
- Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026 - 5:15 PM
Tickets on sale starting 1/30/2026 10:00:00 AM
Tickets on sale starting 1/30/2026 10:00:00 AM
The evening culminates with the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Concert at Great Southern Bank Arena on the campus of Missouri State University. This large-scale live music event brings together legendary and contemporary American artists for a multi-hour celebration of the music, stories, and shared experiences inspired by the Mother Road. Designed as the centerpiece of the national kickoff, the concert will draw attendees from across the United States and abroad, blending entertainment with historic significance as Springfield officially launches the Route 66 Centennial year.
Little Big Town
Chris Janson
Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts
Gretchen Wilson
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
The Haygoods
Tickets on Sale: Friday, January 30 at 10AM
Parking: $20
Doors open at 4:15PM