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Shawnee Cave Amphitheater

3747 Illinois 127, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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A live performance venue like no other. Tucked into the Beautiful Shawnee National Forest.

Shawnee Cave Amphitheater is being brought back to life after nearly a decade. The vision for the property is a new experience based destination venue for visitors to Southern Illinois. The land surrounding the amphitheater borders up with The Shawnee National Forest. From hiking gems such as Little Grand Canyon or Inspiration Point, to rock climbing at Alto Pass, mountain biking at Touch of Nature or fishing at Cedar Lake the possibilities are endless. Located in the heart of wine country and Illinois BBQ capital, Murphysboro Illinois, the Shawnee Cave Amphitheater makes it easy to come for the music, and leave wanting to explore all that Southern Illinois has to offer.

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Weekend at the Cave Festival at Shawnee Cave

Shawnee Cave Ampitheatre •  Aug 30 – Sep 01

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