“As we wrap up the season, we sit in gratitude over the partnerships, team-work and togetherness that takes place weekly at Alive After 5 and in downtown. Week after week, and year after year we watch in awe as the community shows up to these concerts; they hug, dance, laugh, and ultimately enjoy themselves. We are just so thankful for all the support we get not only for the weekly Alive After 5 series but for all of our Signature Events.”
Katy Schreiner, Downtown Billings CEO
It’s hard to believe that the final Alive After 5 of the 2025 season is coming up on Thursday, July 31st. The 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm event is hosted on the streets below Skypoint (2nd Ave. N. & N. Broadway) by the team at Hooligan’s Sports Bar (109 N. Broadway) and features a locally loved country and rock band, Exit 53.
admission
Admission is free to the public, however, those 21 and older, wishing to consume alcohol will need to purchase a wristband for $3.
V.I.P. Experience
Twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands are available for each weekly concert and can be purchased Monday – Wednesday, 9am to 4pm or Thursdays, 9am to 12pm at our Downtown Billings office at 102 N. 29th Street or by calling us at (406) 294-5060. The V.I.P. area offers a shaded space for you to cool off, hang out, and enjoy the show. The V.I.P. area includes tables, chairs, free ice-cold water, and a great view of the stage
The revenue generated through Alive After 5 wristband sales help sustain the coordination and facilitation of downtown beautification projects, public art projects, and other community-centric Downtown Billings Signature Events throughout the year.
The July 31st Band
Exit 53
Exit 53 is a high-energy country and classic rock band, from Eastern Montana, that play an extensive range of music with a focus on songs you can dance to. They’ve been playing together as a band for over a decade and are no strangers to the Alive After 5 series. The band includes Landa Uffelman (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Gary Lehman (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Gale Link (Bass Guitar), Tyson Bauwens (Drummer). Get ready to enjoy Landa’s powerful vocals that can cover most any style of music, and Gary’s smooth guitar picking, backed by a strong-steady beat from Gale and Tyson, these small town Montana kids know how to create a big sound.
Go to Band’s WebsiteWhat you can expect:
- FREE Bottled Water: Thanks to Seed of Life bottled water is FREE throughout the entire 2025 Alive After 5 season.
- Outdoor Food Vendors: At least one outside food option (ie. a food truck or a special food tent from the host location directly) is scheduled for each Alive After 5 event.
- Uber discount codes: Drink responsibly with the help of AVA Law Group, committed to keeping the community safe during and after each Alive After 5. Each week, attendees will be provided with Uber discount codes for use after the night’s event.
- Ice Cream: The new Big Dipper Ice Cream Bike will be on-site at every 2025 Alive After 5 event.
- Kid-Friendly Scavenger Hunt: Alive After 5 is an all ages event. A free kid-friendly event scavenger hunt sheet is available at each of the Purple ID & Water tents located inside the event closure.
The weekly Alive After 5 concerts takes place outdoors at a different downtown location Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, June 12 to July 31, 2025.
A Community event with community support
Our 2025 Alive After season is presented by Western Security Bank, and supported by sponsors Hensel Law, Seed of Life, AVA Law Group, The Best Western Clocktower Inn, Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery, Big Dipper Ice Cream Billings, and Desert Mountain Broadcasting Radio group (Planet 106.7, Classic Hits, My 105.9, 98.1 KBEAR, 94.1 KSKY, 910 ESPN, The Zone 96.3).