Events

Free Family Series

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK

Sunday
Jun 29, 2025

Pioneer Park

301 Parkhill Dr.

Free Concert, donations accepted

Relax under the big sky with Billings’ favorite summertime music event. Come early and bring your blanket or lawn chair. Enjoy family activities like the Kids’ Conducting Contest, instrument “petting zoo,” face painting, and food trucks!

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 (TBD)
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

Snowdrift Snowcones

I’m Cravin’Bar-B-Que

Khanthaly's Eggrolls

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?

Information & First Aid Station

What are ticket prices?

Bring these with you and leave those at home.

Bring with you: Blankets, lawn/camping chairs, bug spray, sunscreen.

Leave at home: No tents, canopies, beach tents, umberellas are not allowed at Symphony in the Park so everyone can enjoy an unobstructed view. Pioneer Park has trees for shade or you may enjoy seating under our shade tent for only $15. You may purchase wristbands 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.

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.