Entertainment & Events in Bismarck, North Dakota

Special Events

United Tribes International Pow-Wow 701-255-3285
3315 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504
Held at United Tribes Technical College
Held annually in the Lone Star Arena at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, North Dakota, the award-winning United Tribes International Pow-Wow represents over 70 tribes, featuring over 1,500 dancers and drummers. Arts and crafts vendors, softball tournaments, a parade of champions, the National Miss Indian Nations Pageant, contests and more are on the schedule. The United Tribes International Pow-Wow will take place in September. more
High Prairie Arts & Science Complex 701-222-6455
1810 Schafer Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
The High Prairie Arts & Science Complex is home to Gateway to Science, Theo Art School, Central Dakota Children's Choir, the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, Dakota West Arts Council, Suzuki School of Music, and the Shade Tree Players. more

Carmike 8 701-223-6092
2700 State Street
Bismarck, ND 58502
See the latest dramas, comedies, romances and action movies at Carmike 8 in Bismarck. more

Pub 21 701-255-9445
1014 South 12th Street
Bismarck, ND 58504
Time Square complex
Pub 21 is a Bismarck, N.D., bar/lounge with charitable gaming operations associated with NDAD (the North Dakota Association for the Disabled).

University of Mary Music Department 701-355-8301
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504
U-Mary Music presents outstanding concerts and recitals throughout the academic year, September through April. Come see the University of Mary's dedicated music students and faculty present some of the best instrumental, choral and solo performances the region has to offer. more
Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra 701-258-8345
215 North 6th Street (Office); P.O. Box 2031
Bismarck, ND 58502
War Memorial Building
This professional orchestra's concerts are performed at the Belle Mehus City Auditorium, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more

Dakota Stage, Ltd. 701-258-4998
412 East Main Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Dakota Stage, Ltd. is home of the Bismarck-Mandan's Community Theatre. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. more
Northern Plains Dance 701-530-0986
1125 East Main Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Northern Plains Dance's professional training facility, “the Northern Plains Dance Academy (NPDA) provides dance training for students ages 3 to adult. Its professional dance company, Northern Plains Ballet (NPB), provides opportunities for the communities in the Bismarck area to directly experience and understand dance performance's power to communicate aspects of the human experience, while simultaneously providing children in the NPDA with an opportunity to gain performance experience in a professional production." more
Shade Tree Players Children's Theatre 701-214-1061
1810 Schafer Street, Suite 2
Bismarck, ND 58501
The High Prairie Arts and Science Complex
The Shade Tree Players Children's Theatre offer six full length productions throughout the summer months, fall and spring acting classes, and theatre workshops for ages 6 to 16. more
Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park 319-0894
26th and Divide
Broadway-style musicals outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Arts Park in July; Midsummer Festival and classes in June, High Tea and New Year's at the Belle in December and other special events. Costumed charachters available for birthday parties, etc. more

Capitol A'Fair
Capitol Grounds
The Capitol grounds are covered with booths displaying and selling art work and crafts from throughout the region. Enjoy ethnic foods, performing theatre and dance groups. Held in June.
Downtown Bismarck Street Fair
Begin your Christmas shopping early with over 200 arts, crafts and specialty booths. Enjoy different types of cuisine with 50 or more food booths. more

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 701-224-1219
8416 Fennel Place
Bismarck, ND 58503
Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by participating in the Bismarck/Mandan Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday at the State Capitol Grounds. Proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. Registration will be held at walk site at 1 p.m. CDT. The walk will begin promptly at 2 p.m. There will be poster-making and balloons to honor those who have been lost to suicide and a song tribute by Brenda Weiler of Fargo, ND. more

Bismarck Bobcats 701-222-3300
1200 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
From September to April, enjoy exciting hockey action as the Bismarck Bobcats take on other NAHL teams. more
Dakota Wizards 701-258-2255
919 South 7th Street (Office); P.O. Box 4066
Bismarck, ND 58502
Kirkwood Office Tower - Suite 501
Part of the NBA Development League, the Dakota Wizards are the D-League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards. more