what events are at memorial park helena

In summer the State Capital Band plays free concerts at the Memorial Park band shell on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m., from late June to the end of July. The park also hosts the Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous in August.

when are the state capital band concerts

Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. for six weeks in summer. The 2025 season ran June 26 through July 31.

how long has the state capital band been playing

The 2025 concert series was the band's 123rd season, and it describes itself as one of the longest continually performing bands in the country.

what does the state capital band play

Marches, classical wind ensemble pieces, Broadway and movie themes, and ballads. In 2025 the final concert featured pieces chosen by the audience.

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State Capital Band Concerts in the Park 2027

Helena's community concert band plays free Thursday-night concerts at the Memorial Park band shell each summer; 2025 was its 123rd season.

When

Expected Thursday, June 24, 2027 – Thursday, July 29, 2027

Not announced yet — our estimate from previous years. It usually falls six Thursdays from late June to the end of July, 8 to 9 p.m..

Where

Memorial Park

1203 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601

Cost

Free

By State Capital Band

About State Capital Band Concerts in the Park

The State Capital Band is a volunteer community band, 88 musicians in 2026 under conductor Robert Loveridge, that gives free concerts at the Memorial Park band shell on North Last Chance Gulch. It describes itself as one of the longest continually performing bands in the country, and its 2025 series was its 123rd season. The band rehearses one night a week and performs for six weeks over the summer. Programs mix marches, classical wind ensemble pieces, Broadway and movie themes, and ballads. At the final concert of the 2025 season the band played pieces the audience had chosen as favorites.

Concerts run Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. In 2025 they were June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; in 2019 the season ran June 27 through August 1. Admission is free, and people bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs to the lawn in front of the band shell. Ron Sager, who joined the band in 1969, emcees and closes each concert by singing "Montana."

What happens

Free hour-long concerts on Thursday evenings
Marches, wind ensemble classics, Broadway and movie themes
Audience-chosen favorites at the final concert (2025)
Each concert closes with the song "Montana"

Tips

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs; seating is on the lawn in front of the band shell.
Concerts start at 8 p.m., so a picnic dinner in the park beforehand works well.
The season is short, only six Thursdays, so check the dates in June.

State Capital Band Concerts in the Park FAQ

what events are at memorial park helena: In summer the State Capital Band plays free concerts at the Memorial Park band shell on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m., from late June to the end of July. The park also hosts the Montana Brewers Summer Rendezvous in August.
when are the state capital band concerts: Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. for six weeks in summer. The 2025 season ran June 26 through July 31.
are the memorial park band concerts free: Yes, every concert is free.
how long has the state capital band been playing: The 2025 concert series was the band's 123rd season, and it describes itself as one of the longest continually performing bands in the country.
what does the state capital band play: Marches, classical wind ensemble pieces, Broadway and movie themes, and ballads. In 2025 the final concert featured pieces chosen by the audience.

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