Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. With four successful albums and heartfelt live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted audiences both nationally and internationally and for one night only, they come to ABT!

Every year, 24 of the best stand-up comedians in the world come to Billings, Montana, to perform at the Big Sky Comedy Festival. On October 10, the top eight comedians will perform 10-minute sets to see who is crowned this year’s Big Sky MVP. This is the best stand-up comedy show that will come to Montana all year.

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers, and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics, and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way. The California native has released nine studio albums selling over 8 million albums, been certified platinum on three back-to-back albums, and been certified gold five times. Allan has five #1 hits on country radio and fourteen Top 10 hits to his credit. He has amassed over 3 billion total streams and has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Album chart four times, along with his SET YOU FREE album debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 (Pop Chart). He is described as “dark and dreamy” in Entertainment Weekly, “soulful and rough around the edges” in Playboy, and deemed a “maverick” by Rolling Stone. He sells out venues as a headliner from NY to LA and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Live with Kelly and Michael, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has also landed on the covers of Country Weekly, Pollstar, and People magazine.

Join us for an evening of entertainment featuring some of Washington, D.C.’s finest. We invite you to an unforgettable show featuring the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants, where world-class military precision meets the heart of American music. Enjoy a magical medley alongside patriotic classics that define our history. We culminate the concert with our signature tribute to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.

Max of 4 tickets per person. 

Traditional Celtic music at its best - with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking. Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in recent years the Tannahill Weavers have been joined by piper Iain MacGillivray, who has worked on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and fiddle player extraordinaire Alistair McCulloch, who teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland when not on tour. 

This show will be an evening with, Herb Alpert and his brand new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his 6 great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up. 2025 marked the 60th anniversary of the iconic album, “Whipped Cream & Other Delights”. Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs that we all know; “The Lonely Bull”, “Spanish Flea”, “Taste of Honey”, “Mexican Shuffle”, “Tijuana Taxi”, “This Guy’s In Love With You”, “What Now My Love”, “Zorba the Greek”, “Ladyfingers”, “Rise” and many other delights. The show runs 90 minutes and is informal as Herb loves to answer questions from the audience about his career, A&M Records and the many iconic artists like Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, The Carpenters and Burt Bacharach that he has worked with over the past 63 years. The show features a giant video screen that displays hundreds of classic photos, videos, art and various memorabilia from Herb’s music career. A really exciting show and truly a Once in a Lifetime Concert Event!

Anna Clyne PIVOT

Amy Beach Gaelic Symphony

Sergei Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

Wilbur Lin, music director candidate

Michael Stephen Brown, piano

Sponsored by John W. and Carol L.H. Green

Known for his creative programming and inviting stage presence, Music Director Finalist Wilbur Lin kicks off with Anna Clyne’s PIVOT which shows how a single idea can shift perspective without losing its core. Not to be outdone, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony has a “simple, rugged, unpretentious beauty,” using old Irish melodies to paint her picture of the American national concert music that composers were trying to find at the time. For the second half of the evening, guest artist Michael Stephen Brown will dazzle on the piano with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Written after the disastrous premiere of his First Symphony, it’s a true triumph over tragedy as Rachmaninoff recovered from his depression and found himself inspired again. Series subscriptions are available now through The Billings Symphony. For more information, click here or call 406-252-3610. Individual tickets will go on sale Saturday, July 11, 2026 through the ABT Box Office. Group pricing for purchases of 10 or more tickets on select seats will be available on Saturday, July 11, 2026 for purchase in person at the ABT Box Office or over the phone at 406-256-6052.

Series subscriptions are available now through The Billings Symphony. For more information, click here or call 406.252.3610.

Anna Clyne PIVOT
Amy Beach Gaelic Symphony

Sergei Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

Wilbur Lin, music director candidate
Fanya Lin, piano

Sponsored by John W. and Carol L.H. Green

Known for his creative programming and inviting stage presence, Music Director Finalist Wilbur Lin kicks off with Anna Clyne’s PIVOT which shows how a single idea can shift perspective without losing its core. Not to be outdone, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony has a “simple, rugged, unpretentious beauty,” using old Irish melodies to paint her picture of the American national concert music that composers were trying to find at the time. For the second half of the evening, guest artist Michael Stephen Brown will dazzle on the piano with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Written after the disastrous premiere of his First Symphony, it’s a true triumph over tragedy as Rachmaninoff recovered from his depression and found himself inspired again.

Series subscriptions are available now through The Billings Symphony. For more information, click here or call 406.252.3610.

Group pricing for purchases of 10 or more tickets on select seats are available through the ABT Box Office or over the phone at 406.256.6052.

Chart-topping singer-songwriter Jamie MacDonald is heading out on The Left It In The River Tour! On the heels of a successful Spring run, Jamie will be hitting cities all across the country – hear favorites like “Desperate,” “Left It In The River,” “My Family,” and more! Jamie has toured with Chris Tomlin, Benjamin William Hastings, and many others, and is so excited to put together her own show and to connect with fans in a new way. Grab your tickets now for The Left It In The River Tour, starting this October!

VIP Doors – 5:00 PM

All Others – 6:00 PM

Show – 7:00 PM

VIP 1: M&G VIP – Join Jamie pre-show for a met and greet, photo op, and Q&A! VIP Doors open at 5:00 PM, must arrive by 5:15 PM for all perks.

VIP 2: Q&A VIP – Join Jamie pre-show for a Q&A! VIP Doors open at 5:00 PM, must arrive by 5:15 PM for all perks.

Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Bon Jovi’s iconic album Slippery When Wet live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits. Over the past ten years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night ofentertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another!

Don’t let the name fool you…known for their incredible live recreations of some of classic rock’s greatest albums, The Black Jacket Symphony is bringing Bon Jovi’s iconic album Slippery When Wet to life. It’s a full rock-and-roll experience! Black jackets for them, blue jeans for you.

Recommended for Gr PreK-5

Music is the best passport to discovering the many cultures of the world! To the sound of the n'goni, balafon, djembe, naffar, derbouka and dhol, percussionist Kattam invites you to discover Africa, the Middle East and India through rhythm, song and dance! From African rap and desert dance to trance Sufi rhythm and Bollywood dance, Kattam never fails to entertain his audience. Accompanied by his monkey, Takoum, join Kattam on an incredible multicultural adventure! 

If you're interested in purchasing tickets for this event, please contact ABT Education Manager JulieAnn McCann at 406-294-5204 or [email protected].

The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet – With a LIVE Orchestra!

The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment – from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and every pirouette in between.

With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score soaring through the air and played LIVE, immerse yourself in this mesmerizing journey where dreams, heartbreak, and hope unfold right before your eyes.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)

Audience: For ages 5 & over

WBC Website: https://worldballetcompany.com/billings2

World Ballet Company – Ballet Everywhere, Ballet For All.

*About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries.

To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 500,000 fans.

Make it a group experience! Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more: worldballetcompany.com/group-tickets.

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Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television and continues his word-wide standup tour.

The three-time Emmy nominated writer for SNL is having the best time of his life, enjoying raising his 7- and 3-year-old girls, Miranda and Madeline, with his wife Patricia. Schneider is also the father of singer/songwriter Elle King.

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS
The #1 Concert Tribute to the Million Dollar Quartet

On December 4, 1956, a spontaneous jam session at Sun Studio made music history—uniting Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.

One Night in Memphis brings that legendary moment roaring back to life in a high-energy, 90-minute live concert packed with rockabilly, country, gospel, and pure ’50s rock and roll. Created and directed by John Mueller (of the acclaimed Winter Dance Party), this hit production features an electrifying cast and a powerhouse band—no tracks, no tricks, just authentic, full-throttle live music.

From “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Folsom Prison Blues” to “Great Balls of Fire” and “Hound Dog,” these iconic songs are performed with the passion, precision, and spirit that made them timeless.

Starring former cast members of the Broadway smash Million Dollar Quartet, this critically acclaimed show has earned standing ovations nationwide. As the San Francisco Examiner raves, “An Amazing Show!”

This isn’t just a tribute—it’s the definitive concert experience celebrating the night that changed music forever.

The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.

The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!

Direct from New York’s Off-Broadway and London's West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.

Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world's fi nest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night. Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling in one truly unforgettable performance.

Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday celebration packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes and heartfelt ballads, alongside all your favorite carols. The show's exciting mix of electrifying rhythms and extraordinary talent promises an evening brimming with Irish charm and enthralling entertainment, all in one powerhouse event.

Immerse yourself in a traditional Celtic landscape and let the magic of an Irish Christmas transport you to a world fi lled with excitement and wonder, where vibrant music and dance embody the heartbeat of the festive season. This is Christmas as the Irish have always celebrated it: warm, alive, and meant to be shared.

A Celtic Christmas is the gift nobody expects but everyone remembers. The night out you've been meaning to book. The memory you'll make with the people you love most. Whether you've got Irish in your blood, Ireland on your bucket list, or you're experiencing an Irish Christmas for the fi rst time, A Celtic Christmas is the holiday spectacular you won't forget.

With over 400,000 social media followers and rave reviews from coast to coast, A Celtic Christmas keeps proving the same thing: joy, craic and world-class talent never go out of style. Night after night, audiences rise to their feet, and take a slice of Irish Christmas home with them. This year, there's a seat waiting for you.

Don't miss your chance to see this magical show as it tours this year for a strictly limited season. Get your tickets now before they sell out.

**musical instruments are subject to change from performance to performance