Shrine Hospital for Children fixed my club feet in the 50’s for free and are still helping children for free. Proud to be a member of such a wonderful group of guys and girls. ️

I usually only visit this place for the roller derby. Since the last time I was there, they have made some improvements to the old structure/building. Its nice to see this really cool building still standing and available for events. Its GREAT for things like roller derby. The stadium seating is perfect for viewing sports.

Had a great time at my booth for the Womens World event at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, inside the Abu Ben Ahdem Shrine building.

It was an amazing couple of.days and the American Indian dancers were absolutely wonderful and their leader had amazing and educational stories

This place is small enough that you can easily see/hear the performers. I didn’t hear an issue with the sound system, but I’m assuming the artists bring their own stuff anyway. It was about 20 degrees outside and I did wear my light jacket the whole concert, which is rare for me, so I can see how the temperature may be an issue for some. I liked it because I didn’t get hot at all down in the crowd. The drinks that you could by were on a token system, but it was 1 token=1 drink, so it wasn’t confusing to me. Overall I really enjoyed this place and will definitely drive the 2 hours to come back to a concert here.

Great place to host an event. Awesome piece of historical architecture

Very historic place. Love the architecture. When I think of all the different shows and things that happened here, what a legacy!

A very cool vintage venue. The Shriners are a delight and the events they hold here support great causes. While it is not the best audio for a concert, the vibe is old-school awesome.

Great place to visit and I would say it is a great way to step back in the past by looking at the building and historical information in it.

This was a decent place staff should have had better stuff so they would of known what was going on with the surrounding but the concert was amazing. Thanks to NF and KYD THE BAND for putting on a amazing show. And for the crew.

Friendly place for a snack and a cold one! Cool cars were part of Route 66 birthplace celebratiion!

We just had sensory safe trick or treating here and it was AMAZING, even with us being one of the last ones. Thank you all for changing little mans day!

Wonderful Shriners do such good things for children.

Too many poles ...Good food ..Nice Boy Scouts and Scout Master ...Ned Reynolds did a good job interviewing Dan McGlothlin...The St Louis Cardinals TV play by play man ...

A lot of good concerts are here as well as other events. The dome kind of messes with the sound for concerts but the circus was always great here!

Whether your going to a meeting in a small room or a concert in the great hall, this building is amazing. So much archetechure to look at.I visited the shrine a few times, and Ive always left impressed.

Amazing place and the men who are Members do fantastic work providing medical treatment for children

The best!! Good caring people. Thanks for helping.

Amazing place

Was too warm inside during the roller derby event. No fans or air-conditioning going to help keep it cool.

I went here for an NF concert, and it was a really good venue.

Such a beautiful place. All the events I have gone to have been excellent.

They had girls roller derby i love it. My first watching this. Went to concession stand and it didnt take me no time they fast. They also have good refreshments. I only wish I could have more concerts.

Been to concerts, midget wrestling, and most recently, roller derby. All kinds of events are hosted here for adults as well as families with small children. Security is always present and on task. Prices are always good. Bathrooms are always clean. Concert acoustics are great. It not coliseum size, more like gymnasium size, so youre always close to the action.

Older building, but very well kept.

It was mediocre much room for improvement as far as venues go. Marilyn Manson was amazing!

Beautiful older building went in to the auditorium to look at classic cars and cool off and really enjoyed it

Kind of a run down venue. Tiny bathroom, no permanent bar. The bar which was set up only had cheap beer (bud, Miller, blue moon) nothing decent. I would have gladly paid more for a decent beer. The staff and security seemed to have an attitude like they were herding cattle, not people.

Seen nf live here best concert ever!!!

Been here a few times, but this recent time the event staff was a bit on the rude side. Didnt appreciate them yelling at people and treating us like cattle. As for the venue itself, its an older building, its more like a gymnasium. Seats arent bad, it doesnt hold a lot, which is nice for people who dont like large crowds. Adequate amount of bathrooms. It isnt a bad place to go for shows, beats driving to Tulsa or Kansas City. There is a large parking building just down the street, paid $10 to park. Easy in and out.

Cool place...great concerts.

The shriners always strive to make it enjoyable.

Pretty cool place. Saw Marilyn Manson there

Great facility to use for Vendor events.

Great Day serving the Lord ️ Food served was very well prepared and tasty. Relaxed,helpful for the homeless.

Went and watched the roller derby there and loved it.....

Great old-school venue

A very unique piece of history, made possible by the Nobles who call it home.

If I could less than a star I would. Never in over 25 years have I been treated so poorly or hurt on purpose by staff at a concert. I was not only ignored when asking for help, but was then physically injured by staff for being able to move when they demanded me to. I was treated as if I was massive full grown violent man instead of as the 112 lb injured female I was. The staff was poorly trained, lacked any communication with one another, and the venues itself blew. By the end of the night I was requiring medical attention due to a fractured hand, multiple contusions and cuts, and because I was left outside for over an hour in below freezing temperatures. NEVER again will I attend any show there.

It was ok. Good shows. Barney Fifes on security screaming about no pocket knives...whats the deal? Are people getting shanked on a regular basis? It was so cold in the building you couldnt take your coat off.

Loved the concert and a great enviorment and energy

Always something fun and different going on at the Shiners Mosque. Good concessions.

Easy to get to. Concert was amazing! Venue was very hot. Could use some ventilation. People were great. Will go again

Been here a few time for concerts and the circus and its a nice place to enjoy events at I think

I really enjoyed the facility. We were there for the Missouri State Gymnastics Meet. The building is old and interesting. The parking was good too.

We to the Shrine for the ROLLER DERBY! It was AMAZING! We had never been... I highly suggest you check it out next time they are in town!

We had lots of fun! Nice location for the company Christmas Casino Night.

Great family environment. I wanted a picture with Cyclone

Its a great space!

Went to a rock concert here on a warm May evening. My main take-away is that this venue was not air conditioned. High windows were open to catch the cross breeze but that wasnt steady so it was a hot and sweaty night! Free parking was available in surrounding lots. The building is older, looks like a mosque on the outside and an old school gymnasium on the inside with a stage at one end and ascending built-in seats surrounding the open floor. The womens restroom was small (4 or 6 stalls), one sink and no mirror. There may have been other restrooms but I dont think so based on the layout. A concession area is built in under the ascending seating.

The shrine is a grand building with a wonderful purpose!

Shriners are wonderful people. Caring and the facility was clean.

Interesting venue. Kind of like seeing a band play i a high school gymnasium.

Its older and the seating is very close to one another, but it has charm. The sound for concerts is really good and they always have multiple places to get your drink.

Good people.

First of all, don’t buy row A in any section because you absolutely cannot see due to the general admission crowd. Tickets were 175 dollars a piece. Had we known we couldn’t see, we would have bought cheap General admission. The other big kicker was no air conditioning. We sweat all night long. The building is run down and overall just isn’t a good concert venue. Would suggest going anywhere else to see a show, especially for 175 a ticket for seats.

The shrine is one of my favorite concert venues in Springfield, lots of great memories there over the years!

Not a real mosque of corse but a great venue for events. Was built in the early 1900s by the Shriners when the Far East style of architecture was popular in large cities. Seating is great and so are Acoustics but needs better ventilation.

Small floor and old seats. Neat venue, but no ventilation and its a hassle to get drinks and food. Sold out shows are very crowded.

Attended Turnpike Troubadours show here. Acoustics were terrible! Also, you needed to obtain a wristband and tokens to buy alcohol--none of which was clear. Wound up standing in FIVE lines before I could get a drink. A total mess. Also, the bathrooms were not maintained at all. Wont be coming back.

Loved it at count the homeless

For derby events its a great venue, for concerts not so much. The acoustics in the building are hard to overcome so bands try to just play louder, resulting in muffled vocals.

Its a great place to go for concerts. Set up is great!

Been here for all sorts of events, ABA is a happening place!

This was my first concert experience, I saw Machine Gun Kelly, he was late but it was definitely worth the hours of waiting and the buckets of swear that poured off my body to see him!! No air conditioning definitely sucked though...

They had a special event for the homeless today

Building certainly has history and it shows.

I think I got roofied at the concert! cut back on the booze shriners!

Ive been going to events for yearsAbsolutely love the Shrine!

Went for a concert no A/C. Super hot...

Great venue for the state gymnastics meet, but not wheelchair friendly at all for our chair-user friend.

Great place for events but they SERIOUSLY need a new Air conditioning system. Its almost unbearable to go inside the building anytime during the summer and then add the body heat of hundreds of people, especially if its a concert... UGH!!! Enough said!!!

Every concert here is a good one! Its an older building but damn are the acoustics great.

Great history building is so great to look at they keep it up pretty good for the age

Went to a bush concert here and have had a good time at the circus here. It is always exciting to know youre goinf inside

History, amazing. Beast place for a meeting, gathering.

This is a beautiful building that isnt used as much as it should be. They host special events there and used 2 have the circus and concerts there. I have not been inside it for many years. I believe that the Shriners used to use it for their events to raise funds to help the sick children that needed help with medical issues. Its one of many beautiful historic buildings in our town.

Shriners know how to throw a party!

Great place I have so many memories of going there when I was younger and even from a few years ago from Wwe events concerts and midget wrestling I’ll definitely be going back here

Near place. Built in 1923 I want to say. But if you go to a concert, there is no air conditioning!

Great organization doing amazing things for families in need.

Friendly staff, but sometimes feel concerned about accessibility of escape routes in case of emergency.

Please get with the times and get air conditioning! Went to a breaking Benjamin concert and could barely breathe it was so hot inside. I wont go see a show there again. If you have to have a medic on hand at concerts constantly taking people outside from heat exhaustion, I would say thats a red flag.

New to being Shriner and I can report what a great experience and people to spend time with and all for a great cause The Kids!

Absolutely beautiful architecture and craftsmanship. Also an awesome place to see a concert.

Love the history of this place!

Love watching Roller Derby girls at evening expect winter

A real good place to host concerts.

This place has went completely down hill. You can have your smokes with you and hide what ever you want in the pack, but you cant have your vape. So plain words, its alright to sneak a nasty smelling cig, but not alright to sneak your cotton candy in. Now #2, wont let a young lady carry her back pack in that barely has anything in it except for necessities (a small enough back pack, to call it a purse.) Unless they are a little older with big tatas, then its alright if they bring a backpack in full of stuff.

Fun Venue, and I really like what the shriners do for their communities

The Shriners that work the shows are helpful and friendly and security did a great job at the last show I went to. The venue is out of date and is always hot inside.

Great place, great staff. Always a joy.

This place is historic

Great time great fellowship brotherhood every time

Greatest philanthropy around. Great burn and orthopedic treatment for children regardless of the families ability to pay.

The only things I didnt like were the tiny bathrooms, along with how hot and smoky the place was. They need to keep some windows open in the Auditorium or ppl have to keep going outside for fresh air. Also dont like that they keep your caps from the drinks you buy, bc a lot of times you need those when trying to jump or dance to the Concerts. Also, they need to have a better area for smokers. You shouldnt have to stand in the frigid cold to take a few drags off a smoke. Oh yeah, and those ppl who paid for GA have to stand inside a tiny square on the floor, literally ass to ass against ppl. & that is unacceptable.Also wish the Shrine would have more variety of Musicians and even Stand Up Comedians, but so far they really dont. =/

Awesome venu! Just crappy liquor selection over all worth seeing shows here.

Love the attractions they have there! Especially Springfield Roller Derby!

Great venue with lots of shows and events. We recently visited watching MMA fighting. Nice facility.

Had a great time at heaterfest