2023 Symphony in the Park
jun 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and relax to an evening of music under our big Montana sky featuring the Billings Symphony with special guest Chris Smith for the 51st annual Symphony in the Park. Round out your experience with picnic fare from participating food trucks.
Free
Concert at 7PM
What all is happening at the park?
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
4PM
- Montana Fiddle Club takes the stage
- Food trucks(see list below), face painting and ice cream stations open
- Instrument Petting Zoo open 4–5pm
5PM
- Billings Community Band
- Instrument Petting Zoo closed during performance
6PM
- Instrument Petting Zoo open 6–6:45PM
- Ever wonder how much breath it takes to play a tuba or flute? Or how a violin or cello bow feels in your hand? Thanks to Eckroth Music, you can experience instruments up close. This free hands-on event is fun for the whole family!
6:45PM
- Kids Conducting Contest
- This annual tradition has become a favorite for the young and the young at heart. Children are invited to come down to the front of the stage at 6:45PM to conduct a march by John Philip Sousa. Guest judges will select four finalists who then vie for a chance to conduct the orchestra on Sousa’s Invincible Eagle. We’re excited to welcome back all our budding musicians! Wands are available for purchase at the Symphony information tent. | Sponsored by Mayor Bill & Anne Cole
- Wands are available for purchase at the Symphony Information Tent for just $2!
7PM
- Billings Symphony Orchestra & guest artist Chris Smith take the stage
- Please see Symphony program for show line up
- Instrument Petting Zoo closed during performance; open during intermission
*CONCESSIONS/FOOD TRUCKS
- Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream
- Texas Twister Drink
- Georgette’s Galettes
- Opa Grill
- Crepe Diem
- Snowdrift Snowcones
- I’m Cravin’Bar-B-Que
- Khanthaly;s Eggrolls
- City Vineyard Wine
RESERVED PARKING
For $10, you can reserve parking in the Senior High parking lot, located adjacent to Pioneer Park. A golf cart shuttle will be available to drive you right to the action! Parking passes can be purchased in advance online (click on BUY TICKETS above) or the day of (cash only). Limited spots are available and are first come, first served. Handicapped parking (with proper permit) is available for no fee.
RESERVED SEATING
Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy creek side seating under a shade tent—complete with cash bar, so you can have it Made in the Shade! Purchase a $15 wristband online (click on BUY TICKETS above),at the Billings Symphony office in advance or day of at the event (cash only). Seating is limited and is first come, first served.
GOLF CART SHUTTLE
We offer a golf cart shuttle at no charge from two locations. Pickup and drop-off at Third Street West (by the wading pool in Pioneer Park) and at the far edge of the Senior High parking lot (back north corner).Tips are accepted and will benefit our Symphony education programs
