Heart Theatre
133 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
Historic Sites
The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940.
A 1930s landmark, the Heart Theatre is located across the street from the old Effingham County Courthouse. The theatre is one of the two examples in Effingham of the Art Deco style that was popular from 1920 to 1940. The cream and maroon terra-cotta tiles are a perfect foil for the neon and marquee lights. While the theatre itself is no longer in operation, it a staple of Downtown Effingham.
What's happening nearby...
Shenandoah at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Aug 23 @ 7PM
Enjoy an evening of music from county powerhouse, Shenandoah, on August 23, 2026!
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Happy Together Tour 2026 at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Aug 26 @ 7:30PM
The Happy Together Tour returns to the EPC in 2026! Featuring all your favorite performers live with nonstop '60s-'70s hits!
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Effingham Cruise Night
Sep 11 – Sep 12 @ 5PM
Enjoy an evening bringing back part of the old Effingham Cruise Route with two-way traffic down Jefferson Avenue.
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