Events

Free Family Series

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK

Sunday
Jun 23, 2024

7:00PM

Pioneer Park

301 Parkhill Dr

Donations Encouraged

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and relax to an evening of music under our big Montana sky. Come early to this family-centered event and enjoy the popular Kids’ Conducting Contest, an instrument “petting zoo,” face painting, ice cream, and various beverage vendors and food trucks!

Donate today!

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.

How long is the concert?

When do I clap?

Whenever you want! Seriously, the tradition of clapping only at the end of pieces was only for a short time in the history of music. Typically, people like to clap after a great solo in a jazz tune, an impressive dance move, or after a great movement (section) in a symphony. If you really like a piece, clap at the end of the movement and yell "encore" if you want to hear more. (We love playing encores!)

What are ticket prices?

What do I wear?

Where do I park?

FREE & RESERVED Parking available.

Free Parking

Along all city streets adjacent to Pioneer Park. Street parking fills quickly. Reserved Parking – For $10, you can reserve parking in the Senior High School parking lot. Enter via Virginia Lane directly north of Senior High School. A golf cart shuttle will be available in the northeast corner of lot to drive you right to the action! Reserved Parking Passes can be purchased in advance by clicking on BUY TICKETS (at top of page) 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.

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 northeast corner of the Senior High parking lot. Tips are accepted and will benefit our Symphony education programs.

Guest artist

Chris Smith | Vocals

A favorite guest artist of the Billings Symphony, singer-songwriter Chris Smith has released several albums and singles over the past 15 years. His song, “This Way Home,” was featured as a promotional song for the HGTV hit show, House Hunters International, as well as the official theme song for a promotional campaign for his hometown of Billings, Montana. Several of his albums have been released under the name CR Smith, including a series of solo piano albums. Chris works as Creative Arts Director at Faith Chapel in Billings where he lives with his wife Carolee and their three children, Tristan, Aurora and Skylar.