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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for an unforgettable evening as JJ Kent and his band, Aces and 8’s, pay tribute to the legendary George Strait. Experience the timeless hits that have defined country music, performed live in the elegant setting of The Matthews Opera House. About JJ Kent: JJ Kent is a seasoned country artist with a career spanning [...]
National Music Museum’s April Discovery Saturday: An Organ Extravaganza! The National Music Museum (NMM) invites guests to a unique and educational experience at its Organ Extravaganza during Discovery Saturday on April 5. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to learn about and hear one of the museum’s historic pipe organs. Gallery talks and demonstrations will [...]
The Rawlins Piano Trio is bringing its world -- American, English, German, and Swiss compositions played by internationally known instrumentalists originally from Germany, Romania, and South Korea -- to the Yankton United Church of Christ's historic sanctuary for an exciting afternoon of classics and contemporary music. Violinist Ioana Galu, cellist Sonja Kraus, and pianist Eun-Hee [...]
Please join us at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on April 6th, 2025 at 3:30pm for a Side-by-Side Concert featuring the All City Honors Orchestra and the Augustana Orchestra. Doors open at 3:00pm and tickets range from $0 - $15.
Now is the time to get into step and swing into spring at the Big Band Dance, Friday, April 11. Join us as we dance to live music played by The Bill Gibson Orchestra on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. Bill Gibson has toured nationally with several [...]
As the state’s preeminent arts organization, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra is nationally recognized as a driver for how an orchestra engages with its community. Founded in 1922 at Augustana University, the SDSO is now a fully professional 75-member orchestra with a history of performing in towns throughout South Dakota. The SDSO’s 10 subscription concerts [...]
SIOUX FALLS, READY FOR A FUN NIGHT OUT? 
Step back in time for a special Harlem Nights experience with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections! 
You’ve probably seen NYC’s Jazzy R&B artists on HBO or Amazon, and if you like everything from Erykah Badu to Billie Holiday, you’ll love vibing to [...]
The 2025 Easter Cantata Choir brings the gift of music to our community in its presentation of Blessed – A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes. The Easter Cantata performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1061 Sherman Street, in Sturgis. There is no [...]
The 2025 Easter Cantata Choir brings the gift of music to our community in its presentation of Blessed – A Holy Week Journey Through the Beatitudes. The Easter Cantata performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1061 Sherman Street, in Sturgis. There is no [...]
This is a FREE performance, but RSVP is highly encouraged! Each person who RSVPs will be entered in a drawing for a ticket to ur community theater production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Join us at the Matthews Gallery for Heart of the Hills Performance, a captivating evening with Pegie Douglas and Sherl Cederburg. Through [...]
Clayton Ryan delivers a raw, high-energy “wild man” performance, blending chaos and charisma into an unforgettable act. The Matthews and Queen City Songwriters are thrilled to bring you CLAYTON RYAN, joined by ZANDER & SAMMIE JEAN for a special performance on Thursday, April 24, 2025. About the Artists: Clayton Ryan is a Minnesota-based country soul [...]
Clayton Ryan delivers a raw, high-energy “wild man” performance, blending chaos and charisma into an unforgettable act. The Matthews and Queen City Songwriters are thrilled to bring you CLAYTON RYAN, joined by ZANDER & SAMMIE JEAN for a special performance on Friday, April 25, 2025. About the Artists: Clayton Ryan is a Minnesota-based country soul [...]
Sioux Falls, SD – The Fellowship Jazz Center is proud to announce the debut performance of the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra (FJCO), Sioux Falls’ premier big band, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Belbas Theater. This momentous event will celebrate International Jazz Day with an unforgettable evening of music, showcasing the [...]
A dedicated ensemble of volunteers was formed shortly after the arrival of the Kyai Rengga Manis Everist Gamelan. Eventually being given the name of Tatag, the group exemplifies the characteristics of what the name means: strong will, strong determination, showing compassion. Members of the group have ranged in age from 6 to 80, and members [...]
Return favorite, Pianist Anton Nel, joins the Black Hills Symphony to perform the Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat major, Op. 73, "the Emperor Concerto." Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor, KV 550 rounds out the program.
The Shrine of Democracy Chorus presents its spring show "WHY WE SING!" on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Join us to celebrate the people, places, and things that have made singing such an important part of our lives. We will be joined by local [...]
The Shrine of Democracy Chorus presents its spring show "WHY WE SING!" on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Join us to celebrate the people, places, and things that have made singing such an important part of our lives. We will be joined by local [...]
Friday, May 30, 2025 | Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM Country music fans, get ready for an unforgettable night at The Matthews as we welcome George Ducas to our historic stage! With a career spanning decades, Ducas has carved his place in country music with chart-topping hits like “Lipstick Promises” and songwriting credits for legends like Garth [...]
Play Some Petty: A Tom Petty Tribute Presented by The Biscuit Lifters 
The Matthews | Spearfish, South Dakota 
Friday, June 7 | Doors at 6PM | Show at 7PM Get ready for a night of pure rock ‘n roll nostalgia as the Biscuit Lifters bring the timeless sound of Tom Petty to [...]
