The Monte Bar & Casino hosts the upcoming Alive After 5 on Thursday, June 26th, outdoor from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on N. 29th St. between 1st Ave. N. and Montana Ave. The event features the Montana based rock band, Stranded by Choice. The June 26th event is their Alive After 5 debut, but the band has toured and recorded together for over a decade.
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 June 26th Band
Stranded by Choice
This Montana Based rock band pulls elements of southern rock, metal and punk to create a unique and unforgettable live performance. Stranded by Choice serves up dual guitar driven music made for those who still like to rock.
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The 2025 concerts will include:
- FREE Bottled Water: Thanks to MariMint’s sponsorship, 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.
- Weekly Uber discount codes: AVA Law Group is committed to keeping the community safe during and after each Alive After 5 event and partnered with Downtown Billings to provide Uber discount codes for attendees to use after each event.
- Ice Cream Vendor: Look for the brand new Big Dipper Ice Cream Bike at every Alive After 5 event.
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, Mari Mint, 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).