38TH ANNUAL
FIRST NIGHT SPRINGFIELD
Ring in the New Year with Sparkle and Style at First Night Springfield!
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve as First Night® Springfield lights up downtown with dazzling fireworks, captivating performances, and nonstop fun for all ages!
For 38 incredible years, this beloved celebration of the arts has been the heartbeat of Springfield’s year-end festivities. Since 1987, tens of thousands have gathered to enjoy an evening filled with music, theater, art, and family-friendly entertainment.
As the longest-running First Night west of the Alleghenies, this tradition is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss. Make your plans to be part of this sparkling celebration!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Don’t wait—plan now to be part of Springfield’s most dazzling year-end tradition!
This 38th annual celebration of the arts is packed with excitement from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at four iconic Springfield locations: the Hoogland Center for the Arts, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Dana-Thomas House, and Union Square Park. Guests will receive detailed schedules and maps upon arrival to make the most of their evening.
🎨 Don’t miss the raffle in the Hoogland’s main floor gallery, featuring a stunning grand prize—an original painting by Felicia Olin! More details coming soon…
The night ends with a bang as fireworks light up the sky at 8:00 PM. Gather with friends and family at Capitol Avenue and Fourth Street for the perfect finale to an extraordinary day.
Tuesday
December 31, 2024
Activities & Performances
12 – 8 PM
Fireworks
8 PM
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S 6th St
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
212 N 6th St
Union Square Park
500 E Madison St
Dana-Thomas House
301 E Lawrence Ave
Adults (16+)
$25
Youth (15-)
FREE
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
The generosity of our sponsors enables SAAC to pay performers and bring a low-cost, family-friendly celebration of the arts to downtown Springfield.
HARBINGER
$5,000
Includes 10 tickets.
Name announced during introduction of performers.
Name or logo listed in event program and on signage, mentioned on SAAC social media and website, and displayed on event poster.
BENEFACTOR
$2,500
Includes 8 tickets.
Name announced during introduction of performers.
Name or logo listed in event program, mentioned on SAAC social media and website, and displayed on event poster.
FRIEND
$1,000
Includes 6 tickets.
Name or logo listed in event program, mentioned on SAAC social media and website, and displayed on event poster.
SUPPORTER
$500
Includes 4 tickets.
Name or logo listed in event program and mentioned on SAAC social media and website.
DONOR
$100
Name or logo listed in event program.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
HARBINGER
BENEFACTOR
FRIEND
SUPPORTER
Sarah Beuning
SCHEDULE
More details coming soon…