About Us:

Known as Joplin’s Premier Entertainment Center, Joplin Memorial Hall stands as a heartfelt memorial to the men and women of Joplin who served in the armed services. The Robert S. Thurman Post of the American Legion spearheaded the community support for construction in July of 1923. By September 12, 1924, on National Defense Day, the City of Joplin and hundreds from the community celebrated a cornerstone laying ceremony remembering those who fought for freedom for the United States and for people of other countries. Dedication and opening ceremonies were celebrated in October 1925.

Joplin Memorial Hall has featured pioneer performers such as Chicago, Kansas, Garth Brooks, and Reba McIntire to Third Day and Sugar Ray. We have also presented Grease, The Chorus Line, and comedy events starring Gallagher, Rodney Carrington, and Larry the Cable Guy. We also host family entertainment such as The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions, The Shrine Circus, The Moscow Ballet, and Mooseltoe, the musical.