Concerts and Live Events at the Lincoln Theatre

Entertaining the metro St Louis area & Southern Illinois since 1921.  The Lincoln Theatre shows Hollywood Movies, hosts legendary touring artists, like Jo De Messina, Foghat, Wynonna Judd  and your local/regional favorite musical groups all live on its historical stage.  Located at the corner of High St & E Main St in Belleville Il, the Lincoln is the anchor to our beautiful downtown Belleville business district.  The Lincoln Theater is an intimate space where every seat has a great view and you are close to the stage weather you are at a movie, event or a concert.  

 

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Etta May and the Country Fried Chicks

March 13 ~ 7pm

Etta May headlines the all-female comedy tour, “Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks,” selling out theatres all over the country. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and a bigger attitude! In addition to television, Etta May is a regular on Sirius-XM Comedy Channels and the syndicated Bob & Tom radio show.  Born and in Bald Knob, Arkansas, Etta May grew up alongside nine older brothers, who referred to their baby sister as “the human sacrifice.”

Joining Etta May is Sonya White & Jodi White (no relation!)

 

Get Etta May Tickets Here!

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Glen Templeton

March 21 - 7:30pm

Glen Templeton, The "blue-collared hero", began his accomplished music career in Alabama singing at the VFW in Cottondale before chasing his dreams in Nashville. He first shared the stage with his veteran and country music recording artist father, Dwight Templeton, and in the years that followed with performers including Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Montgomery Gentry, LoCash, and others. With a string of successful singles and a growing fan base, Glen Templeton continues to make a significant impact on the country music scene, bringing a fresh yet familiar sound that honors the genre's rich traditions.

Special guest Miranda Bury is a Nashville recording singer/songwriter from Southern IL. Voted 2023 Best Local Artist in River Front Times and 2024 & 2025 Best Local Musician in St. Louis Magazine. Her music available on all streaming platforms but you will want to enjoy her commentary and songs in person.  

Get Tickets for Glen HERE!

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Laughs at the Lincoln with Dusitn Nickerson & The Courtney Show

April 11th at 7pm

A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central and Netflix on Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and is a regular on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received hundreds of millions of views and his podcast, Don’t Make Me Come Back There, has over 3 million downloads.

You never know what happens at Laugh at the Lincoln with the Courntey Show & Friends

Get Tickets to Laugh at the Lincoln

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The Navigator

April 26 at 1:30pm

The Navigator is Buster Keaton's most successful films. Buster Keaton is known as a master stutman with all his acts of physical comedy as well as a great story teller.   

The Navigator tells the story of the wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway (Buster Keaton).  He decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien (Kathryn McGuire).  Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas, allowing Keaton plenty of opportunities to display his trademark agility.

The film will be accompanied by Marvin Faulwell at the mighty Lincoln Theatre Pipe Organ and Brad Kuntz providing additional percussions. 

Click for tickets to The Navigator

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Don't worry more concerts & events are coming!

Watch this space and our Facebook page  

facebook.com/lincolntheatrebelleville/

Thanks for a supporting our great concert series.

Past artists include:

Wynonna Judd(Sold OUT!), Jo Dee Messia(Sold OUT!), A Night with KSHE(Sold OUT!), Colin Hay, Terri Clark, Crystal Gayle, The Gatlin Brothers, The Verve Pipe, Candlebox, Pure Country Tribute, Steve Ewing MasterBlaster, Drivin N Crying

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Thanks to our sponsors for helping make these concerts possible

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Balconey Experience is coming

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For more information contact Dave : EMAIL

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  All Tickets can be purchased online, at the box office or Abe's Gourmet Popcorn Shop unless otherwise noted. 

          Event Rules / FAQ          

Rules

• All ticket sales are final.
• Tickets for most shows can be purchased online, at the boxoffice and Abe's Gourmet popcorn shop at 101 E Main St, Belleville IL.  All live events will have a fee.  The fee may be less when purchased in person at the Box-Office or Abe's Gourmet popcorn shop. 
• All online ticket sales are issued to the email address you provided at purchase time.  All tickets are on the one email confirmation so please have your group together at the door or pick-up your tickets ahead of time and distribute the tickets to your group.  We will scan the QR code on your email prior to entering the theatre at the door or Box-Office.  You may pick up your tickets at the Box-Office or Abe’s Gourmet Popcorn shop next to the lobby anytime after your purchase. 
• Cash is accepted at the theatre and Abe's Gourmet Popcorn Shop.
• Everyone must have a ticket to enter the theater. 
• Everyone will be Id checked and arm banded before entering by security.
• No large bags.  Backpacks and bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12" are not permitted in the auditorium. 
• All Bags are subject to search.
• Any person disrupting a performance or inhibiting the enjoyment of an event for guests may be removed from the theater without refund.
• No outside food or beverages are permitted in the theater.  We have a concession stand and full bar.
• No weapons are allowed in the theatre.
• Large or professional cameras and recording devices are not allowed.  Exceptions may be made with advance approval of the artist and management.
• Flash Photography and/or video recording is dangerous for performers and annoys other patrons as well as potentially violates copyrights. Management reserves the right to confiscate any camera or recording devices used improperly in the auditorium without prior approval and/or ask you to leave. 
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building.
• Lobby door and auditorium door opening times may vary by show. Lobby door times will be listed on event details.  Normally doors are 1 hour prior to posted showtime.
• If a show is designated as assigned seating you will not be allowed to congregate outside of your designated seating area.
• Smoking is allowed outside only at least 15 feet away from doors.  Attendees will be allowed to exit and enter only via the main entrance with a valid armband for the night.    
• You may take drinks from the theatre to our outside patio area during the shows

 

     FAQs     

COVID-19 Policy: 

We value the health and safety of our guests and cast members. If you are not feeling well please stay home. 

The safety protocols for each of our special events on our event calendar may vary based on CDC guidance or government regulations at the time.  Additionally, there may be requirements or recommendations by the shows’ management. Protocols for each engagement will be updated on this page for that show.

Is the Lincoln a large place? Will I be able to get close?

The Lincoln theatre is an intimate venue where all seats make you feel like a VIP up front.  All seats have great views of the stage and are no more than 75 feet from the stage.  

How do I get to the theatre

Google Maps

Where do I park?

Parking is free around the theatre.  There is ample parking on lots behind the building and neighboring buildings as well as along both sides of East Main street.  Street parking is also available and is free.  See map above.

Is there a Bar?

Yes there is a bar with beer, wine and mixed drinks. The concession also offers adult slushies which are not available at the bars.

Can I use my Lincoln Reward/Gift card?

Yes you may use your Lincoln/Abe’s reward/gift card to get points or pay for purchases at the box-office and concession stand.  Free ticket rewards are not valid for special event tickets.  Note: remote bars may not be able to use/accept reward/gift cards.

How do I get tickets?

You may purchase tickets at the Box-Office, Abe’s Gourmet Popcorn (101 E Main St) and online at www.lincolntheatre-belleville.com.  Online tickets are automatically placed in free will call for pickup at the theatre or Abe’s Gourmet any time prior to the show. For reserved seating events you must have your ticket receipt stapled to the hard ticket to be valid.  

When can I buy tickets?

Each show will have an annouced time when online and live sales are activated.