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Explore all the attractions available in the Visual Arts Center, Kirby Science Center, and Wells Fargo Cinedome & Sweetman Planetarium.

Be sure to check out all our amazing Summer Classes & Activities too!

    • World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with LIVE Orchestra

    Experience the beauty, drama and soaring music of SWAN LAKE as World Ballet Company brings the beloved classic to life with a live orchestra. Featuring 50 international dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes and stunning handcrafted sets, this breathtaking production follows a timeless story of love, magic and betrayal. From the delicate Dance of the Little Swans to the dazzling Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, every turn unfolds to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score.

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    Kansas Key Art
    Mary W. Sommervold Hall

    KANSAS

    Experience one of classic rock's most enduring bands as KANSAS brings five decades of legendary music, unforgettable hits and electrifying live performances to Sioux Falls.

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    Mary W. Sommervold Hall

    Trampled by Turtles

    Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003.

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    Kirby Science Discovery Center

    Spooky Science 2026

    Celebrate Halloween at Spooky Science on Oct. 24 at the Washington Pavilion with hands-on science activities, experiments and fright-free family fun.

    Free For Members
    Mary W. Sommervold Hall

    AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

    Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation through its rich tapestry of sound with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.

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    Sweetman Planetarium

    Hocus Pocus

    Keep the Halloween fun going with a family favorite on the big screen! After a day of Spooky Science, settle in for Disney's Hocus Pocus in the Sweetman Planetarium.

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    Jersey Boys Cover
    Mary W. Sommervold Hall

    JERSEY BOYS

    See the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys live in Sioux Falls. A limited two-performance engagement of the nationally touring production.

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    • Augustana University: Hamre Recital Hall

    SDSO FALL CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

    Experience the vitality and brilliance of the Dakota String Quartet in an intimate setting, as they create an extraordinary program that will illuminate the mind and heart on this Sunday afternoon.

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    Mary W. Sommervold Hall

    An Evening Of Alton Brown

    Although he’s keeping the details under wraps, Brown has said that with An Evening of Alton Brown he’s “stirring up some twists on his greatest hits,” and “spicing things up with new demonstrations, music, and slightly scaled-down mayhem.”  No matter what, An Evening of Alton Brown will present Brown as you’ve never seen him — unless, of course, you’ve been invited to his house.

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    Kirby Science Discovery Center

    Free First Friday (Free Admission 5-8 p.m.)

    Join us for Free First Friday to explore our Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center at no cost. Each first Friday of the month, you can experience over 100 amazing exhibits and eight art galleries full of fun and beauty!

    Free!