ABOUT THE AMP

Sherman Village Park Amphitheater (“The AMP”) is owned and operated by the Village of Sherman and was made possible through strategic funding and economic incentives via Tax Increment Finance (TIF) dollars. It was developed to serve as a bolster to Sherman’s growing local commercial and residential economy. The facility was completed and opened for its first event in 2018, and it has proved to benefit the Village of Sherman, its residents and visitors.

The AMP is situated along the well traversed and historic Business 55/Historic Route 66 roadway. It is adjacent to one of the most exclusive and prestigious 18-hole golf courses in central Illinois, The Rail golf course. The AMP is the centerpiece of the ever so popular and growing Sherman Village Park.  

The AMP has a capacity of over 2,000 and offers views unprecedented to other venues with the backdrop of the beautiful Rail golf course. The AMP offers a full year of activities for residents and to guests that include Easter Egg Hunts, a spectacular 4th of July Fireworks Show, movie nights, summer tribute concert series, national act series with big known bands, Halloween Trunk or Treat program, Christmas Tree Lighting event and celebration, and much more.  

The AMP is considered one of Central Illinois best outdoor concert/event venues for live on stage performances. The AMP was voted Best of the Capital in 2023 among some fierce competitors.  

There are no bad seats at The AMP.  Seating is comprised of general admission seating where visitors can bring their own chair and/or blanket and enjoy the show. Best of all, visitors can come down into the “Pit” and dance the night away only feet from the live musicians.  

Food and drink for all ages is provided through state-of-the-art concessions and the food court area. It’s a place to enjoy some incredible food from our local vendors, sit and relax, separate yourself from the crowd and enjoy your time under the beautiful café-style lighting while still a view and earshot from the music and fun. 

What separates the AMP from all other venues, you might ask? Well, there are several for sure!  

  • Pet Friendly. The AMP allows your fury little friends access into the facility. That is correct, your dogs are allowed into the venue. Guests with pets must always have them on a leash and must be under the owner’s control at all times. 
  • Free Parking. How many times have you gone to a live concert to only find out there are additional fees to park and is far from the entrance. NOT AT THE AMP! Parking is FREE and is within a short walking distance to the entry gate. 
  • Family Friendly. The AMP books extraordinary performers that go through rigorous vetting before being considered to perform on stage in front of our crowds. One of the requirements is to be a “family friendly” show to be enjoyed by all family members.
  • Youth Friendly. The AMP provides FREE access to all youth 14 and under with paid adult admission. Parents are required to be present at all times during their visit.
  • Children Play Zone. Wanting to come to see an outstanding live performance but can’t get a babysitter? No worries at the AMP! The AMP provides FREE access to children under 14 with paid admission by the parent or guardian into the venue and a FREE Children Play Zone Area. The AMP provides a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art play system with rubberized flooring, well-lit with security cameras, and well-staffed. Drop your children and their friends into this area and go enjoy the show! No venue around has this to offer its guests.  

. . . and that’s just a few of the many great experiences at the AMP in beautiful Sherman Village Park.

For questions, please email us at info@shermanil.org.

Parking

How many times have you gone to a live concert to only find out there are additional fees to park and that the parking is far from the entrance. NOT AT THE AMP! Parking is FREE at the amp and is within a short walking distance to the entry gate. The AMP has designated areas for motorcycle parking. See our venue map on parking locations.

Food & Drink (Food Court Area)

Food and drink for all ages is provided through state-of-the-art concessions and the food court area. It’s a place to enjoy some incredible food from our local vendor, sit and relax, separate yourself from the crowd and enjoy your time under the beautiful café style lighting while still a view and ear shot from the music and fun. 

The AMP has a Food Court area where guests can purchase their food and enjoy it in our seated and café style lit court area. It is close enough to hear the music and far enough for a little serenity from the large crowds.

The AMP’s exclusive vendor is Hickory River Smokehouse. They have many dishes to suit all ages and types of foods with some low carb alternatives as well. 

The AMP’s Concession Stands have a large selection of soda drinks from Coca Cola and Pepsi Products, Water, energy drinks and adult beverages. 

Adult beverages include a large variety of your favorite adult drinks from Budweiser and Coors. Adult beverages also include seltzer drinks, moon drinks, wines and more. In addition, specialty/fresh adult drinks are made at each show that include lemonade mixes. The AMP also has a selection of non-alcoholic drinks available as well.

In the Child Play Zone and Food Court Area snow cone vendors are present. Remember this is not just for kids but for adult guests as well so go ahead and have a snow cone or frozen treat.

All purchases of food and drinks are at the point of sale (concession stand or food vendor). The AMP is a “cashless” venue which means all transactions require the use of a debit or credit card.    All major credit cards are accepted. Some vendors may accept cash or debit payment. The AMP encourages its guests to prepurchase and load up store credit cards that can be used at our venue.

Pricing of drinks and food may change from event to event and product to product depending on the event.

Family Friendly

The AMP books extraordinary performers that go through rigorous vetting before being considered to perform on stage in front of our crowds. One of the requirements is to be a “family friendly” show to be enjoyed by all family members.

Youth Friendly. The AMP provides FREE access to children 14 and under with paid adult admission. Parents are required to be present at The AMP at all times during their visit. 

Children Play Zone

Wanting to come to see an outstanding live performance but can’t get a babysitter? No worries at The AMP! The AMP provides FREE access to children under 14 and under (adult accompanied required) into the venue and a FREE Children Play Zone Area. The AMP provides a 10,000 square foot state of the art play system with rubberized flooring, well lit, well-staffed and well policed. Drop your child and their friends at this area and go enjoy the show! No venue around has this to offer its guests.  

Pet Friendly

The AMP allows your fury little friends access into the facility at NO ADDITIONAL COST! That is correct! Your dog(s) are allowed into the venue. Guests with pets must have them on a leash at all times and must be under their control at all times. Additional restrictions will apply.