The Historic Liberty Theater

What’s New

Murphysboro’s Liberty Theater announces reopening

June 16, 2021 by mikeryan

The Historic Liberty Theater is pleased to announce our return in summer 2021! We are now taking reservations for private events scheduled for July 10 or later,… Read more “Murphysboro’s Liberty Theater announces reopening”

Liberty Live from Molly’s Pint – cancelled

March 17, 2020March 20, 2020 by historiclibertytheater

Sorry folks – the event described here has been cancelled due to the state’s stay-at-home order of March 20. The Historic Liberty Theater and Molly’s Pint Brewpub… Read more “Liberty Live from Molly’s Pint – cancelled”

The Quiet Man – Friday the 13th

March 11, 2020March 10, 2020 by historiclibertytheater

No, this is not the strangest pairing for a double feature in history – the Liberty Theater is showing the classic The Quiet Man this Friday March… Read more “The Quiet Man – Friday the 13th”

EVENT CENTER

The Liberty Theater serves as an event center for public and private rentals.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our board of directors encourage all community members assist in keeping the Historic Liberty Theater beautiful and functional for generations to come.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Our board hosts a number of events to entertain the community.

Visit the Liberty

The Liberty Theater Board Members encourage all of the community to see the rich history we have to offer.

Chris Jones and the Night Drivers at the Historic Liberty Theater

Historic Liberty Theater – Easter Bunny 2018

Historic Liberty Theater at the 2015 Apple Festival Grand Parade

OFFERING YOU AN ELEGANT HISTORIC LOCATION FOR ALL YOUR EVENT NEEDS

ALWAYS OPEN FOR YOU

Our board members make appointments around your schedule to tour or arrange rentals of the theater.

SUPPORT THE LIBERTY

The Liberty Theater is a non-for-profit organization. We rely on the community to keep our doors open. If you would like to support the theater please visit our donation page.

COMMUNITY OWNED

The Historic Liberty Theater was an operating movie theater until 1998. The city of Murphysboro purchased the theater to keep its vibrant history within the town.

OFFERING OVER A CENTURY OF HISTORY