Thriller on C-Street Returns to Springfield With More Than 300 Performers
The 17th annual Thriller on C-Street event is returning to Historic Commercial Street in Springfield, MO, featuring over 300 performers, including approximately 250 dressed as zombies, who will perform the iconic Michael Jackson song 'Thriller' on Friday evening.
Springfield, MO, October 17, 2026 —
The 17th annual Thriller on C-Street event is set to return to Historic Commercial Street in Springfield, Missouri, on Friday evening. More than 300 performers are expected to take part, including approximately 250 dressed as zombies, according to the event summary.
The performers will dance to Michael Jackson’s song “Thriller,” the event’s stated featured performance. The summary describes the gathering as an annual event but does not provide details about its earlier editions or how the performance has changed over time.
The information available does not specify the exact time the performance will begin, whether other activities are planned, or how long the event is expected to last. It also does not identify an organizer, provide an attendance estimate for spectators, or state whether any street closures or other arrangements are planned.
The event’s return is described as the 17th annual edition, but no calendar date for Friday evening was provided. The summary also does not include comments from organizers or performers. Beyond the location, the approximate number of participants and the planned “Thriller” performance, further program details were not provided.
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