Montana Is Getting Free Concerts From the U.S. Air Force

Montana's outdoor concert season is starting to wind down. 

Indoor Concerts: A New Season of Music Awaits

Once the temperatures start dropping and the weather gets a little unpredictable, we trade the outdoor stages for indoor concert halls, theaters, and schools. 

That doesn't mean the live music is stopping. 

Free Concerts Across Montana: Don't Miss Out!

In fact, there's a pretty special concert tour making its way across Montana this October. 

The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are coming to Montana for an 11-day community relations tour from October 14 through October 25.  

Here's the part that caught my attention: 

The concerts are FREE. 

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Getting Your Tickets: Essential Information

You do need to get tickets in advance, though. This isn't one of those events where you can just show up and hope to get a seat. The venues have limited seating, so the sooner you get your tickets, the better.

Where and When: Concert Stops You Can’t Miss

The tour begins in Billings on October 14 and makes stops around the state, including Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, Hamilton, and the Flathead Valley. There's also a performance at the Ronan High School Auditorium on October 24.

Missoula performances are scheduled for October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Dennison Theatre, and October 22 at Big Sky High School at 5 p.m. There will be a Hamilton performance at Hamilton High School on October 21 at 7 p.m. 

This isn't just a traditional military band playing marches, either. 

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The Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are two of the six performing ensembles that make up the U.S. Air Force Band. The Concert Band has 52 active-duty musicians, while the Singing Sergeants have 24 active-duty musicians.  

The performances feature American music, medleys, and patriotic classics, eventually culminating in a tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.  

Your Fall Entertainment: Free Music and Fun!

So, if you're looking for something different to do this fall, this could be a pretty cool night out. 

Great music. Incredible performers. A little patriotism. And you don't have to pay for the ticket. 

Just remember, free doesn't mean you don't need a ticket.

If you're interested, I'd grab yours sooner rather than later on the Air Force Band's website.