First time to attend a concert at the Praire Capital Convention Center. It is a small venue. Our original seats where behind a curtain. The staff seated us very close to the stage, which really made our night. Thought the downtown area of Springfield was very nice, all decorated for the season. The wife and I enjoyed the evening.

Nice location-they hosted the memorial sefvice here and it was quite nice

The title says it all. Go to Peoria for the real thing!

Over the years I have visited this facility twice to give professional talks, and have found it acceptable as a convention center. However, there is no other reason to visit it even if it appears on the Springfield list of things to see. You can buy food here, but you are better off visiting the fast food places in the... More

Attended a convention here. Parking was great, inexpensive and close. Food was ok. Not alot else going on if Congress is not in session

Parking and traffic is good, great seating. pick youe event and go. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential libary is across the street.

My wife and I recently attended a performance of Quidam, Cirque du Soleil at the Prairie Capital Covention Center in Springfield, IL. The show was incredible! Excellent for couples and even for older children -- perhaps a bit scary for younger children. The venue was very good -- comfortable with refreshments that were surprisingly not overpriced.

This place has an acrimonious history to it. Originally, some land developers tried to cram this box down the taxpayers throats and get them to pay for it. The issue was voted down soundly by the voters. So, the powers that be built it anyway, and the voters get to pay for it whether they like it or not. It's... More

World class acts are brought in to play. This is a great venue.