Arts & Culture
Montana for the Eyes and Ears
Billings’ creative heartbeat thrives in its theaters, galleries and public art spaces, offering experiences that blend Montana grit with artistic flair.
Performing Arts
The crown jewel is the Alberta Bair Theater, a beautifully renovated 1,400-seat venue bringing Broadway tours, symphonies, dance troupes, and world-class musicians to Montana’s biggest stage. For a more intimate setting, the Billings Studio Theatre delivers high-quality community productions, from beloved musicals to bold contemporary plays.
Music lovers find their rhythm at Craft Local and Pub Station, where live sets range from local jazz and folk to nationally touring acts. Seasonal series like Symphony in the Park bring classical music outdoors, turning warm summer nights into open-air concert halls.
visual Arts
Billings’ art scene is anchored by the Yellowstone Art Museum, home to a celebrated Montana Collection and rotating exhibits that spotlight regional and national artists. Northcutt Steele Gallery at MSU Billings showcases contemporary works and student exhibitions, fostering the next generation of creatives.
Downtown comes alive during ArtWalk, when galleries, coffee shops and boutiques transform into pop-up exhibition spaces every other month.
The Downtown Billings Public Art Program adds color and texture year-round with murals, sculptures and installation, turning alleys and building walls into massive works of art. Street murals like the vibrant “Greetings from Billings” postcard, abstract splashes of color on brick facades and bold Indigenous-inspired pieces transform the urban core into an open-air gallery that invites exploration.