October 9 2026, 8:00pm

A Weekend of Songs and Stories: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in Illinois at the Wildey Theatre

A Weekend of Songs and Stories: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in Illinois at the Wildey Theatre

Wildey Theatre

252 N. Main St.
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

  • Admission: Musical Performances: $66.00, Poetry Event: Free
  • Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Phone: (618) 307-1750

*LAST 100 MILES FESTIVAL TRADING CARD PICKUP: WEST END SERVICE STATION, ALL WEEKEND LONG*

The Mother Road has a century of songs and stories to tell. Hear some of them at Edwardsville’s historic Wildey Theatre during A Weekend of Songs and Stories: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in Illinois, part of the Last 100 Miles Festival.

Wildey Theatre lineup:

  • Oct. 9: The Buckinghams open the weekend with their classic rock and pop hits.
  • Oct. 10: Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte joins local published poets Kirk Schlueter and Lauren Gerber for an afternoon of poetry and storytelling.
  • Oct. 11: The Ides of March, featuring Illinois native Jim Peterik, close the series with a night of classic rock.

Celebrate Route 66’s centennial through the music and stories of Illinois. While you’re in Edwardsville, pick up your Last 100 Miles Festival trading card at the West End Service Station anytime during the festival weekend.


Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, October 10 2026
  • Sunday, October 11 2026

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To see the Wildey Theatre's live music & event schedule click HERE!The Wildey Theatre is a premier gathering spot for cultural events along Route 66. Built in 1909 as an opera house…
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