In a state that’s known more for hunting, fishing and wide-open spaces,
fans from all over the world have discovered something wonderful and
unexpected in the heart of Montana: two days and two nights of
world-class music in Downtown Billings. Our natural Montana hospitality
and unique settings create intimate atmospheres where it’s easy to
relax and enjoy the fabulous lineups. 2011 is our 10th Anniversary.
We anxiously await the return of several fest favorites and the arrival
of musicians we will see and hear ‘live’ for the first time. This year we
are especially thrilled to expand the festival to 3 stages. The addition
of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Stage in beautiful South Park
will bring the excitement and energy of the festival to an ALL-AGES
daytime audience. South Park, Billings’ oldest public park, will host
performances on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 5pm.
(Come early on Saturday morning and join in the MAGIC CITY BLUES
SOUL RUN. It starts and ends at South Park and features ‘live’ music
along the running course.)
2011 SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES
Thursday, August 11
FREE
Magic City Blues at St. John’s (3940 Rimrock Road) AN ALL-AGES SHOW
07:00pm to 08:30pm DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS
Friday, August 12
Magic City Blues on Montana Avenue AN 18+ SHOW
Gates open at 5:30 pm
Stillwater Stage
06:00pm to 07:30pm MIKE BADER BLUES BAND
08:00pm to 09:30pm SCREEN DOOR PORCH
10:00pm to 11:30pm ANDERS OSBORNE
Budweiser Stage
06:30pm to 08:00pm REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND
08:30pm to 10:00pm JANIVA MAGNESS
10:30pm to 12:00am GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS
Saturday, August 13
Magic City Blues at South Park (6th Ave S at S 30th St) AN ALL-AGES SHOW
Gates open at 11am
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Stage
11:30am to 01:00pm THE FORESTRY
01:30pm to 03:00pm THE LUMINEERS
03:30pm to 05:00pm HANSON
Magic City Blues on Montana Avenue AN 18+ SHOW
Gates open at 5:30 pm
Stillwater Stage
06:00pm to 07:30pm THE SHUFFLE BUMS
08:00pm to 09:30pm DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS
10:00pm to 11:30pm MICHAEL BURKS
Main Stage
06:30pm to 08:00pm THE TYLER BURNETT BAND
08:30pm to 10:00pm ANDERS OSBORNE
10:30pm to 12:00am MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
Sunday, August 14
Magic City Blues at South Park (6th Ave S at S 30th St) AN ALL-AGES SHOW
Gates open at 11 am
11:30am to 01:00pm EYES ON SKIES
01:30pm to 03:00pm DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS
03:30pm to 05:00pm CHICAGO MASS CHOIR
NIGHT SHOWS ON MONTANA AVENUE
Gates open at 5:30 pm. Music starts at 6pm.
You must be 18 to enter. Bring your I.D. You must be
21 to drink alcohol. No coolers, carry-ins, outside food or drink.
No pets. We will provide lots of chairs throughout the venue.
Full concessions are available on site. The main gate is at the
2500 block of Montana Avenue with the Budweiser Stage in front
of The Depot facing west and the Stillwater Stage in the parking
lot of the McCormick Cafe. See our Site Map below.
DAY SHOWS AT SOUTH PARK
Gates open at 11am. Music starts at 11:30.
These shows are ALL AGES.
No coolers, carry-ins, outside food or drink.
No pets. Full concessions are available on site. Lawn
chairs and blankets are welcome. No pop-up tents.
TICKETS
There are 3 ways to get tickets:
1. Online Click Here
2. By Phone: (406) 670-2329
3. These ticket outlets: Billings Holiday Gas Stations, Rimrock Mall, Cactus Records in Bozeman
BEST DEAL $89 (advance only)
Good for all festival performances on Montana Avenue
and at South Park (August 12, 13 and 14).
COMBO MONTANA AVENUE $79 (advance only)
Good for both Friday and Saturday nights on Montana Avenue.
August 12 and 13, 6pm to midnight
FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 12 $49 ($55 day of show)
General Admission on Montana Avenue.
SATURDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 13 $49 ($55 day of show)
General admission on Montana Avenue.
COMBO SOUTH PARK, $12 (advance only)
Good for both Saturday and Sunday in South Park.
August 13 and 14, 11:30am to 5pm
SATURDAY AT SOUTH PARK $9 ($10 day of show)
General Admission to “Magic City Blues at South Park”
August 13, 11:30am to 5pm
SUNDAY AT SOUTH PARK $9 ($10 day of show)
General Admission to “Magic City Blues at South Park”
August 14, 11:30am to 5pm
A VIP TICKET IS AVAILABLE EACH DAY AT SOUTH PARK FOR $59. (limited amount)
A VIP COMBO TICKET FOR BOTH DAYS AT SOUTH PARK IS $99. (limited amount)
RESERVED TABLES
Please refer to our Site Map above when ordering your Reserved Seats.
Make your reservations as soon as you can. The reserved seats sell fast.
To make Table Reservations you must call Tim at (406) 670-2329.
The Rex plaza tables are $690 per night and seat 10 people.
Individual table seats at The Rex are $75 per night.
Depot platform tables are $640 per night and seat 8 people.
Individual table seats on the Depot platform are not available.
