The upcoming Alive After 5 on Thursday, July 3rd is hosted by Rainbow Bar. The event takes place outdoors, in the Buffalo Block Parking Lot, at 2401 Montana Avenue from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (click to view event map). While the band for the evening, John Roberts y Pan Blanco, is a veteran of the downtown concert series stage, this is the Rainbow Bar’s first time as an Alive After 5 host location and we can’t wait!!!
Rainbow Bar is also using this July 3rd event to celebrate their 90th Anniversary. Opened in 1925, Rainbow Bar, known to locals as “the bow”, is still owned and operated by the family of the bar’s original proprietor.
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 3rd Band
John Roberts y Pan Blanco
John Roberts y Pan Blanco is an original-sounding ensemble of energetic musicians that inspires the audience to dance and enjoy life! With vocals in Spanish, English and Portuguese, this group is melding high-energy Funk, African and Latin grooves with soulful instrumental solos, aimed at sharing musical and cultural diversity with their audience.
Go to Band’s WebsiteWhat attendees can expect:
- FREE Bottled Water: Thanks to MariMint 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, 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).