The Dixon: Historic Theatre

The Dixon: Historic Theatre Ronald Reagan's hometown theater located in the center of town just off Galena Ave and the Rock River

In observance of Labor Day, The Dixon Historic Theatre offices and box office will be closed on Monday.Our team will ret...
09/07/2026

In observance of Labor Day, The Dixon Historic Theatre offices and box office will be closed on Monday.

Our team will return to normal business hours on Tuesday. Tickets are still available for purchase online while our box office is closed.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

GET READY TO CELEBRATE!The music of Kool & The Gang is taking over The Dixon Historic Theatre when Hollywood Swinging hi...
09/06/2026

GET READY TO CELEBRATE!

The music of Kool & The Gang is taking over The Dixon Historic Theatre when Hollywood Swinging hits the stage!

“Celebration.” “Get Down On It.” And the unmistakable funk, soul, and party anthems that made Kool & The Gang legends.

This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch kind of night. Come ready to sing, dance, and celebrate as Hollywood Swinging brings the sound and energy of one of the greatest party bands of all time to Dixon!

PLUS — your ticket also includes Shining Star, an incredible tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire!

Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20–$75

Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626/event/1463010

Proudly sponsored by WLLT 94.3.

We’ll see you at The Dixon.

🎸 ROCKTOBER IS COMING TO THE DIXON! 🤘Get ready for a full month of ROCK at The Dixon! Our official Rocktober shirts are ...
09/06/2026

🎸 ROCKTOBER IS COMING TO THE DIXON! 🤘

Get ready for a full month of ROCK at The Dixon! Our official Rocktober shirts are now available for preorder for $30 and will be ready for pickup beginning October 2 at our first Rocktober show — SLAUGHTER!

👕 Preorder your Rocktober shirt here:
https://dixon-historic-theatre-group.square.site/

But before you order yours… you might be able to get one FREE! 👀

Purchase tickets to 6 Rocktober events and you’ll not only receive a special discount on your tickets, automatically applied in your cart, but you’ll also be eligible to receive a FREE Rocktober shirt!

With an entire month packed with incredible rock shows, it’s the perfect excuse to spend your October at The Dixon. 🤘

🎟️ Check out all of our Rocktober events and grab your tickets:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626

Have questions about the 6-show deal or your free shirt? Reach out to our Box Office for details.

And don’t miss the show that kicks it all off — SLAUGHTER takes the stage October 2! 🔥
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626/event/1463019

Rocktober is almost here. We’ll see you at The Dixon! 🎸

09/05/2026

✨ NEED A FAMILY NIGHT OUT THAT EVERYONE WILL ACTUALLY ENJOY?! ✨

Put down the phones, get out of the house, and get ready for a night of MAGIC at The Dixon! 🪄

On September 18, illusionist and master magician John Westford takes the stage with a live show packed with mind-bending illusions, incredible magic, quick-witted comedy and plenty of moments that will leave the whole family asking…

😲 “HOW DID HE DO THAT?!”

John has entertained audiences in theaters across the country, on national television and aboard cruise ships around the world — and now he’s bringing the magic LIVE to Dixon!

This isn’t just a show for the kids. It’s a night for parents, grandparents, teens and kids to laugh together, be amazed together and make some memories together. ❤️

✨ JOHN WESTFORD
📅 September 18 at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20–$45, fees included

Make it a family night at The Dixon!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626/event/1463009

Proudly sponsored by The Radar Free Press.

🪄 You have to see the magic to believe it!

We’ll See You at The Dixon!

🍿 WATCH A CLASSIC ON THE BIG SCREEN TODAY — JUST $2!🎬 Gone With the WindToday- Saturday, September 5 at 3:00 PMExperienc...
09/05/2026

🍿 WATCH A CLASSIC ON THE BIG SCREEN TODAY — JUST $2!

🎬 Gone With the Wind
Today- Saturday, September 5 at 3:00 PM

Experience one of Hollywood’s most iconic films the way it was meant to be seen — on the BIG SCREEN inside The Dixon: Historic Theatre!

🎟️ Tickets are only $2!

Our $2 Movie Series is proudly sponsored by Chris Hammitt State Farm Insurance.

👉 GET TICKETS: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626

Grab the popcorn and spend your Saturday afternoon at the movies!

We’ll See You at The Dixon! 🎥🍿

🎭 TAKE A SEAT — AND HELP US WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE DIXON!Our Capital Campaign is underway, and one of our biggest...
09/04/2026

🎭 TAKE A SEAT — AND HELP US WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE DIXON!

Our Capital Campaign is underway, and one of our biggest goals is something our patrons have been asking for: new, more comfortable seating on the ground floor of The Dixon: Historic Theatre!

But did you know the seats in our balcony are the ORIGINAL seats from when The Dixon opened in 1922?! 😍

More than a century later, they’re still here — and aren’t they beautiful?!

And don’t worry… we’re NOT getting rid of them! ❤️ Our historic balcony seats will simply receive a well-deserved makeover to freshen them up while preserving this incredible piece of The Dixon’s history.

The ground floor is a different story. Those seats were replaced decades ago with a mismatched collection of used movie theatre seats, and after years of use, it’s time to give our patrons the comfort and experience they deserve.

That’s where YOU can help.

Your donation to The Dixon’s Capital Campaign can help us continue restoring this beautiful 1922 theatre while making it even better for the generations who will fill these seats next.

Every gift makes a difference, no matter the amount. ❤️

DONATE TO THE DIXON:
https://givebutter.com/Thedixon-encore

Help us preserve the history we love while building a more comfortable, beautiful Dixon for the future.

After all, there are still plenty of stories left to be told from these seats. 🎭❤️
The Dixon Encore

🎥 Classic movies belong on the big screen!Join us at the Dixon Historic Theatre for two incredible pieces of film histor...
09/04/2026

🎥 Classic movies belong on the big screen!

Join us at the Dixon Historic Theatre for two incredible pieces of film history this September.

Friday night, experience the powerful World War I story of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Then Saturday afternoon, settle in for the sweeping Civil War-era epic Gone With the Wind.

📅 September 4 — All Quiet on the Western Front | 7:30 PM
📅 September 5 — Gone With the Wind | 3:00 PM
🎟️ JUST $2 PER MOVIE!

Our $2 Movie Series is proudly sponsored by Chris Hammitt State Farm Insurance.

👉 TICKETS: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626

Two days. Two unforgettable films. And tickets are only $2.

We’ll See You at The Dixon! 🍿

🤘 OCTOBER IS ROCKTOBER AT THE DIXON! 🎸Turn it up, Dixon — we’re bringing an entire MONTH of rock to The Dixon: Historic ...
09/03/2026

🤘 OCTOBER IS ROCKTOBER AT THE DIXON! 🎸

Turn it up, Dixon — we’re bringing an entire MONTH of rock to The Dixon: Historic Theatre!

From hard rock and metal to classic rock favorites and a Halloween tradition, Rocktober is packed with live music all month long.

🔥 OCTOBER 2
Slaughter
Ignescent

🎻⚡ OCTOBER 3
Classical Blast
Nikki D. & The Sisters of Thunder

🔥 OCTOBER 9
Atrophy
ALBORN

🎸 OCTOBER 10
Take It Easy – Tribute to The Eagles
Ain’t That America – Tribute to John Mellencamp

🤘 OCTOBER 17
Sabbath – Tribute to Black Sabbath & Ozzy
Reign in Blood – Tribute to Slayer

👑 OCTOBER 24
Almost Queen – Tribute to Queen

💋 OCTOBER 30
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadow Cast

One stage. One month. A whole lot of ROCK.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and start planning your Rocktober:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626

👕 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR ROCKTOBER SHIRT YET?

Official Rocktober shirts are available for preorder for $30 and will be ready for pickup beginning at our first Rocktober event on October 2!

Preorder yours here:
https://dixon-historic-theatre-group.square.site/

🤘 Tickets? Check.
👕 Rocktober shirt? Check.
🎸 Now all that’s left is to ROCK.

We’ll See You at The Dixon!

🎸 TWO BANDS. ONE EPIC NIGHT. 🎶Get ready for a double dose of classic American rockat The Dixon: Historic Theatre!On Octo...
09/03/2026

🎸 TWO BANDS. ONE EPIC NIGHT. 🎶

Get ready for a double dose of classic American rock
at The Dixon: Historic Theatre!

On October 10, Take It Easy & Ain’t That America take
the stage for one incredible night celebrating the music
of The Eagles and John Mellencamp.

🎶 TAKE IT EASY – Tribute to The Eagles
Sing along to the songs that defined a generation,
including “Hotel California,” “Witchy Woman” and
more, complete with the signature harmonies and
guitar-driven sound of The Eagles.

🎸 AIN’T THAT AMERICA – Tribute to John
Mellencamp
Turn up the heartland rock with favorites like “Jack &
Diane,” “Hurts So Good,” “Minutes to Memories” and
more!

📅 October 10 at 7:30 PM
📍 The Dixon: Historic Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: $20–$80 (fees included)

Two legendary catalogs. Two incredible tribute bands.
ONE EPIC NIGHT!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626/event/
1463026

Proudly sponsored by WLLT 94.3 FM.

We’ll See You at The Dixon! 🎶

🎬🎶 MAKE IT A WEEKEND AT THE DIXON!From a Friday night at the movies to a Saturday night filled with the music of George ...
09/02/2026

🎬🎶 MAKE IT A WEEKEND AT THE DIXON!

From a Friday night at the movies to a Saturday night filled with the music of George Strait, we’ve got two great reasons to join us at The Dixon: Historic Theatre!

🎬 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | 7:30 PM
Remember Me (2010)

See Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin and Pierce Brosnan on the big screen in this romantic drama about love, loss, family and finding your way forward.

🎟️ Tickets are just $2!
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626/event/1461616

Friday’s movie is proudly sponsored by Chris Hammitt State Farm Insurance Agent.

🎶 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7:30 PM
Strait Country Tribute

Spend Saturday night celebrating the music of the King of Country! Howard Decker and Strait Country Tribute bring the legendary music of George Strait to life, including favorites like “Amarillo By Morning,” “Check Yes or No” and more.

🎟️ Tickets: $20–$45 (fees included)
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thedixon/6626/event/1463008

Strait Country Tribute is proudly sponsored by River Country 101.7.

Two nights. Two completely different experiences. One weekend at The Dixon!

🎬 Friday night at the movies.
🎶 Saturday night in Strait Country.

We’ll See You at The Dixon!

Address

114 S Galena Ave/IL Rt 26
Dixon, IL
61021

Telephone

+18155086324

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