True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Shows in Springfield, IL - Dinner Detective Tickets & Showtimes

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North America’s LARGEST interactive comedy true crime murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Springfield, IL!

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

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A view of Maldaners Restaurant with a red awning, outdoor tables set with white chairs, potted plants, and a colorful mural of a man and an American flag on the building’s brick facade.

Our Location

Maldaner’s Restaurant
222 S 6th St
Springfield, IL 62701

PARKING INFO: Metered Street Parking outside venue. Garage parking at Wyndham Springfield City Centre around the corner for $15.

A dimly lit restaurant dining area with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, wall lamps, and a decorative ceiling. Three people sit at one table, while the other tables are empty. A framed artwork is on the wall.

Our Menu

  • Appetizer Buffet (Chef’s Choice, First Come, First Serve)
  • Mixed Green Salad
    • with self-serve Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Choice Of Entree:
    • CHICKEN:  Chicken With Mushroom Ragu Sauce
      • w/ potatoes and seasonal vegetables
    • FISH:  Salmon with Beurre Blanc Sauce
      • w/ potatoes and seasonal vegetables
    • VEGETARIAN:  Morel Mushroom Pasta (Vegetarian, GF)
  • Fruit Crisp À La Mode (Seasonal Fruit)

Some menu offerings may change without notice due to supply chain issues that are beyond our control.

Tickets starting at just $59.95 + taxes & fees.
Select a date below to purchase tickets!

We perform on weekend nights, every month year round.
Show dates are posted for sale 8-12 weeks in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: For each show, ticket sales close at 11:00 AM the day before the show!

August 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025 (Springfield, IL)

Sat 8/23/25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT • Maldaner’s, 222 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701

Get Tickets!Script: "The Hollywood Hit"
The Dinner Detective

Saturday, August 30, 2025 (Springfield, IL)

Sat 8/30/25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT • Maldaner’s, 222 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701

Get Tickets!Script: "The Hollywood Hit"
The Dinner Detective

September 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 (Springfield, IL)

Sat 9/13/25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT • Maldaner’s, 222 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701

Get Tickets!Script: "The Hollywood Hit"
The Dinner Detective

Saturday, September 27, 2025 (Springfield, IL)

Sat 9/27/25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT • Maldaner’s, 222 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701

Get Tickets!Script: "The Hollywood Hit"
The Dinner Detective

October 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025 (Springfield, IL)
⭐️ SPECIAL EVENT - New Script!

Sat 10/4/25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT • Maldaner’s, 222 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701

Get Tickets!Script: "Dirty Money"
The Dinner Detective

Private Event (Tuesday, October 14, 2025)

Tue 10/14/25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT

Find Out More!The Dinner Detective hosts on-site AND off-site private events year-round, for almost any size group!
The Dinner Detective

Friday, October 17, 2025 (Springfield, IL)

Fri 10/17/25 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT • Maldaner’s, 222 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701

Get Tickets!Script: "Dirty Money"
The Dinner Detective

Private Event (Saturday, October 18, 2025)

Sat 10/18/25 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT

Find Out More!The Dinner Detective hosts on-site AND off-site private events year-round, for almost any size group!
The Dinner Detective

Friday, October 31, 2025 (Springfield, IL)
🎃 Halloween Costume Show! 🎃

Fri 10/31/25 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT • Maldaner’s, 222 S 6th St Springfield, IL 62701

Get Tickets!Script: "Dirty Money"
The Dinner Detective

More show dates coming... check back soon!

*Prices do not include local taxes & fees or performer gratuity. Taxes & fees will be displayed before checkout, and performer gratuity is optional and always appreciated. Pricing may change for certain in-demand dates and holidays.