RAPID CITY & BLACK HILLS EVENTS
Black Hills Symphony Holiday Concerts 2026
December 5 & 31, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.
Give your holiday getaway an evening of live music with the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra. Choose a Christmas concert in early December or finish the year with Disco Inferno on New Year’s Eve, both at Rapid City’s Performing Arts Center.
From Canyon Lake Resort: Approximately 4.6 driving miles · about 10–15 minutes. Get directions →
Distances start at 4510 Shore Drive. Route, traffic, weather, and event parking can change travel time.
Dates, times & location
A Night Before Christmas: December 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m., featuring cellist Jolyon Pegis.
Disco Inferno: December 31, 2026, 7:30 p.m., featuring Anverrea Bennett.
Venue: Performing Arts Center, 601 Columbus Street, Rapid City.
Address: 601 Columbus Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Make the most of Black Hills Symphony Holiday Concerts
The two evenings give you different ways to build music into your trip. A Night Before Christmas fits a December weekend of holiday shopping and lights. Disco Inferno offers a live concert to anchor New Year’s Eve before you settle in for the rest of the night.
Choose the date that suits your group, then make the concert the centerpiece of the evening. An early dinner keeps the arrival unhurried. School-aged children are welcome, making a symphony outing an option for families as well as couples and friends.
Tickets & admission
Follow the ticket link for your chosen concert on the symphony schedule. The Performing Arts Center box office can also help at 605-394-1786. Ask about available seating and applicable student, senior, or military discounts when booking. Reserve accessible seating or listening assistance ahead of your visit.
Getting here from Canyon Lake Resort
Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before the 7:30 p.m. start. This leaves time for nearby parking, finding your seats, and getting comfortable before the performance. Use the Columbus Street address; these two concerts are at the Performing Arts Center, not The Monument.
Make a Black Hills getaway of it
Stay at Canyon Lake Resort and give the concert a little room in your schedule. Enjoy a daytime outing, return to change, then head downtown for dinner and music. For New Year’s Eve, arrange your return ride ahead of time if drinks are part of the celebration.
Find the space that fits your trip at Canyon Lake Resort, from a room for two to a cabin or lodge for family and friends. Our Black Hills Vacation Planner has more ideas for the days around your event. Choose your lodging, leave some time to unwind, and enjoy the Black Hills at your own pace.
