Live Entertainment Venues

Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck Civic Center is North Dakota's capital city's most important concert and event venue — a facility presenting major concerts, North Dakota State legislative events, and cultural programming for the seat of North Dakota government. Bismarck's extraordinary role as the most oil-wealthy state capital in America and its genuine Great Plains community character create a concert market of unusual northern plains significance.

601 E Sweet Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504

Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck's community arts scene serves North Dakota's capital city with theatrical productions, concerts, and cultural events. The Bismarck-Mandan Orchestral Association and the Bismarck Community Arts program reflect the remarkable cultural ambitions of North Dakota's most politically powerful city, where the extraordinary Bakken oil wealth creates unusual cultural investment for a small-state capital.

Bismarck, ND 58501

Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck Event Center is North Dakota's capital city's primary large-scale venue — a 7,000-seat arena housing the Bismarck Bobcats hockey team and hosting concerts, rodeos, and state government events for the political and business center of the Peace Garden State. The Event Center anchors Bismarck's downtown entertainment district and serves a vast geographic market spanning western North Dakota's oil patch communities who converge on the capital for entertainment events.

315 S 5th St 58504

Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck Event Center presents touring concerts and events, the primary indoor entertainment venue for central North Dakota.

315 S 5th St 58504

Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck Event Center serves as North Dakota's capital city's primary sports facility — presenting the Bismarck Bobcats hockey team and major sporting events for the most oil-wealthy state capital in America. The Bobcats' remarkable NAHL success and Bismarck's passionate hockey community create sporting events of genuine North Dakota winter sports significance.

315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58504

Fargo, North Dakota

FARGODOME presents major touring concerts and NDSU Bison football, the largest indoor entertainment venue in North Dakota.

1800 N University Dr 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

The Fargo Theatre is a beautifully preserved 1926 art deco cinema and performance venue in downtown Fargo — the region's most storied entertainment space. Now a performing arts center hosting live concerts, film screenings, and comedy shows, it serves Fargo-Moorhead's growing entertainment market and gaming visitors to the area's tribal casinos on both the North Dakota and Minnesota sides.

314 Broadway N 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo Theatre is North Dakota's most beautiful historic performing arts venue — a 1926 Art Deco movie palace on Broadway presenting film festivals, concerts, and community performances in one of the finest preserved vintage theaters in the Northern Plains. Its role as the architectural centerpiece of Fargo's downtown entertainment district and its celebration of the Coen Brothers' legacy (who immortalized the city in their landmark film) make it North Dakota's most culturally significant entertainment venue.

314 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo Theatre is North Dakota's most beautifully preserved historic movie palace — a 1926 downtown Fargo theater whose extraordinary Art Deco exterior and intimate interior create an entertainment atmosphere of genuine Great Plains theatrical heritage. The Fargo Film Festival and the theater's remarkable programming of independent films and special events create a cultural institution of considerable North Dakota entertainment historical significance.

314 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo Theatre is a restored 1926 movie palace with a distinctive marquee, presenting film screenings and touring concerts in downtown Fargo.

314 Broadway N 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra is the northern plains' most important classical music institution — presenting outstanding orchestral concerts for the most vibrant metro area in the Dakotas. FM Symphony's remarkable programming breadth and its extraordinary community support (the FM orchestra is one of the most well-funded smaller orchestras in America) create a classical music experience of genuine Great Plains cultural significance.

Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

FargoDome is home to the North Dakota State Bison football team — the most dynastically successful program in college football history with nine FCS national championships. The Bison's extraordinary dominance (they won seven championships in eight years), the FargoDome's remarkable atmosphere, and North Dakota's passionate football community create game-day experiences of unparalleled FCS athletic significance.

1800 N University Dr, Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargodome is Fargo's 18,700-capacity multi-purpose venue and the primary large-scale entertainment facility for the entire Northern Plains region. A fixture for NDSU Bison football and international country and rock touring acts, the Fargodome consistently punches above its market size by selling out major national tours that stop in Fargo as the only viable arena market between Minneapolis and Bismarck. It serves as the entertainment anchor for the Fargo-Moorhead metro's gaming visitors.

1800 N University Dr 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

FargoDome is North Dakota's most important entertainment venue — a 25,000-capacity Fargo dome presenting major concerts, North Dakota State University football, and the most important large-scale entertainment events in the northern plains. NDSU's extraordinary FCS football dynasty (nine national championships in 11 years, the most dominant run in college football history) creates sporting events of remarkable Great Plains significance.

1800 N University Dr, Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

NDSU's Festival Concert Hall and performing arts facilities present outstanding concerts, theatrical productions, and cultural events for North Dakota's largest university. NDSU's remarkable academic programs (it has one of the most outstanding engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy programs in the Great Plains) and its consistent success in performing arts create a university arts program of considerable North Dakota cultural significance.

Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

NDSU's Festival Concert Hall is Fargo's most important performing arts facility — a university theater presenting outstanding orchestral, theatrical, and dance performances for North Dakota's largest and most dynamic city. NDSU's remarkable academic programs and its growing performing arts tradition create a university arts program of considerable North Dakota cultural significance.

Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

Plains Art Museum is Fargo's most important cultural institution — a beautifully designed downtown facility presenting visual arts, performing arts, and cultural programming that serves as the artistic heart of the Fargo-Moorhead community. Plains Art Museum's extraordinary commitment to presenting world-class art in the Great Plains and its remarkable community engagement create a cultural institution of genuine North Dakota artistic significance.

704 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

Fargo, North Dakota

Scheels Arena is Fargo's premier indoor entertainment venue — a 5,500-capacity arena presenting Fargo Force USHL hockey games, concerts, and family entertainment for the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. As the primary large-format entertainment venue in North Dakota's largest metropolitan area, Scheels Arena serves a regional entertainment market extending from the Minnesota border to western North Dakota.

5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104

Fort Totten, North Dakota

Spirit Lake Casino & Resort is one of North Dakota's leading tribal gaming destinations — a full resort with hotel, casino, and entertainment venue operated by the Spirit Lake Nation. The showroom books regional country, rock, and comedy acts for the Devils Lake area market, serving North Dakota gaming visitors in a state where tribal gaming is the primary legal casino option.

7889 Hwy 57 58335

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Alerus Center is Grand Forks's major arena and event venue — a 12,000-seat facility that serves as the primary entertainment hub for northeastern North Dakota and the University of North Dakota's Fighting Hawks athletics. As the second-largest city in North Dakota, Grand Forks supports a surprisingly robust entertainment market for a city of its size, and Alerus Center brings national touring acts and major sporting events to a region that spans the North Dakota-Minnesota border corridor.

1200 42nd St S 58201

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Alerus Center presents major touring concerts and UND Fighting Hawks football in Grand Forks, one of the largest venues in North Dakota.

1200 42nd St S 58201

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Chester Fritz Auditorium at the University of North Dakota is the region's most important performing arts venue — a 2,400-seat concert hall presenting Broadway touring productions, concerts, and cultural performances for the Grand Forks community and the broader Red River Valley region. Its role as the only major performing arts venue between Fargo and Canada's Prairie provinces creates a catchment area of extraordinary geographic breadth.

3475 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Alerus Center is the University of North Dakota's most important athletic and concert facility — a Grand Forks dome presenting UND football, major concerts, and special events. UND's remarkable hockey program (the Fighting Hawks have produced more NHL players than any other program outside of the major hockey states) and the Alerus Center's programming create a sports and entertainment venue of genuine North Dakota university significance.

1200 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Ralph Engelstad Arena and the University of North Dakota athletic complex serve one of the most storied programs in college hockey — a Grand Forks athletics department where the Fighting Hawks' nine national championships create a hockey culture of extraordinary significance. UND's remarkable hockey tradition and the Ralph's extraordinary facility create athletic events of genuine American college hockey historical significance.

2400 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Ralph Engelstad Arena is one of college hockey's finest venues — a 11,640-capacity arena home to the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, one of the most decorated programs in NCAA hockey history. UND's extraordinary hockey tradition (8 national championships), combined with the arena's world-class facilities, creates a hockey entertainment experience that North Dakotans consider among the finest in American college sports.

2800 N Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58202

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Ralph Engelstad Arena is the most spectacular college hockey arena in the world — a Grand Forks facility built at a cost of $100 million by Ralph Engelstad (the most expensive arena in college sports history per seat) where the UND Fighting Hawks play in an extraordinary environment of marble floors, wood paneling, and 11,000+ capacity. The Ralph's extraordinary opulence and UND hockey's remarkable national championship tradition create a college sports venue of genuine American hockey historical significance.

2400 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota's Burtness Theatre presents outstanding theatrical productions for the Grand Forks academic community — a university theater whose remarkable performing arts programs and consistent presentation of quality theatrical work create a venue of genuine North Dakota educational arts significance. UND's extraordinary combination of academic excellence and genuine Great Plains community character creates performing arts events of unusual authenticity.

University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202

Jamestown, North Dakota

University of Jamestown presents cultural events and performing arts for the geographic center of North Dakota — a small Christian liberal arts college whose intimate community and genuine Great Plains character create performing arts events of unusual Upper Midwest community character. The University of Jamestown's remarkable community connection and Louis L'Amour's hometown legacy create a cultural environment of genuine North Dakota artistic significance.

6085 College Ln, Jamestown, ND 58405

Medora, North Dakota

Medora Musical presents a long-running outdoor musical variety show against a backdrop of the Badlands, one of the most popular tourist attractions in North Dakota near Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

3417 Chateau Rd 58645

Medora, North Dakota

The Medora Musical is one of the most beloved outdoor theatrical experiences in the American West — an outdoor amphitheater presentation of North Dakota's most spectacular outdoor musical celebration in the North Dakota Badlands, adjacent to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The Burning Hills Amphitheater's extraordinary Badlands setting, the remarkable story of Theodore Roosevelt's formative years in North Dakota, and the show's genuine celebration of western North Dakota's remarkable landscape and heritage create a performing arts experience of unique American frontier cultural significance.

Medora, ND 58645

Minot, North Dakota

Minot State University's performing arts facilities serve North Dakota's third-largest city with concerts, theatrical productions, and cultural events. Minot's remarkable combination of Scandinavian heritage, Minot Air Force Base culture, and the extraordinary Norsk Høstfest creates a performing arts audience of unusual Upper Midwest cultural diversity.

500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707

Minot, North Dakota

Norsk Høstfest is North America's largest Scandinavian festival — a Minot October celebration attracting 60,000 visitors for authentic Scandinavian food, traditional music and dance, and major Norwegian and Swedish performing arts presentations. North Dakota's extraordinary Scandinavian heritage (it has the highest percentage of residents of Norwegian descent of any state, and many communities celebrate traditions brought directly from Norway in the 1880s) and Norsk Høstfest's remarkable scale create a performing arts festival of genuine North American Scandinavian cultural significance.

1100 4th St SW, Minot, ND 58701

Minot, North Dakota

North Dakota State Fair Center presents major touring concerts and the annual state fair in Minot.

2005 Burdick Expy E 58701

Moorhead, North Dakota

The Fargo-Moorhead metro area's broader entertainment market includes venues across the Red River in Moorhead, Minnesota — an entertainment zone that functions as an integrated bi-state market. The combined Fargo-Moorhead metro of 250,000 people creates one of the most significant entertainment markets in the upper Great Plains, with venues on both sides of the Red River serving a population that crosses the state line freely for concerts, gaming at Moorhead's casinos, and restaurant experiences.

1 1st Ave N 56560