Canada's Badlands

Writing songs since she was 13 and a JUNO Award nominee at 18, Samantha King has thrilled fans with her powerful and soulful vocals.  In the blues, Samantha has found her true voice and passion, nourished by the award-winning musicians of the Midnight Outfit. Their debut album showcases Marc Beaudin’s edgy bass, Chris Tabbert’s classic blues licks, and Sandro Dominelli’s virtuoso drumming, topped off by King’s truly spine-tingling vocals.  With sold out shows all over western Canada, Samantha King and the Midnight Outfit continue their upward trajectory to the delight of their many loyal fans. Come cheer them on as they hit a local stage near you!
 
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

Griffin Park Theatre

Samantha King & The Midnight Outfit Concert

Tillebrook Provincial Park is thrilled to host Local Artists and Photographers in the park, taking place August 6-19 2025. This event will feature an indoor art exhibition and a series of outdoor workshops, all centered around the theme: Nature’s Canvas: The Beauty of Parks. 

The goal of this initiative is to celebrate local artistic talent while highlighting the nature beauty of Alberta’s Provincial Parks. The indoor display will be open to park visitors during regular hours (11:30am-7:30pm) and will serve as a space to showcase diverse interpretations of nature through various artistic mediums.  

Tillebrook Campground

Art in the Park

Tillebrook Provincial Park is thrilled to host local artists and photographers in the upcoming Art in the Park event. This two week event will feature an indoor art exhibition and a series of outdoor workshops, all centered around the theme: Natures Canvas: The Beauty of Parks. The goal of this initiative is to celebrate local artistic talent while highlighting the natural beauty of Alberta’s provincial parks. The indoor display will be open to park visitors during regular hours (11:30am - 7:30pm) and will serve as a space to showcase diverse interpretations of nature through various artistic mediums. 

Whether you use your smartphone, tablet, or an SLR with lenses - basic photograph skills from this workshop will improve your backyard bird photos, scenic landscapes and family photos. Two hours with a professional photographer to guide you through settings, composition, exposure and basic editing. 

Come join Katherine Hofmann and learn some photography!

Beginner Photography Workshop

Learn the basics of pen and ink drawings in this beginner-friendly workshop. Explore essential strokes and techniques, practice through guided exercises, and create a finished piece to take home. Only costs $20 and all materials are provided!

Fundamentals of Pen and Ink

The Brooks Farmer’s Market will take place every Thursday from 2-6pm in Veteran’s Park (beside City Hall). It will run from Thursday, June 12 – Thursday, September 25.There will also be special Saturday markets on June 7, July 19, August 16 and September 27 from 10am – 2pm.Lots of vendors to shop from as well as some new and exciting events. Check their website each week to see what vendors will be attending!

Veteran's Park

Brooks Farmer’s Market

Music in the Badlands! Join us in the spectacular Dinosaur Provincial Park for an evening of live music and story telling. These shows will take place in front of the Dinosaur Park Visitor Centre.This event will take place every Friday from May 23 – September 5, 2025.Tickets: $15 (including fees and taxes). Children under 12 are free with a responsible adult.To see the weekly line up and purchase tickets: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/dinosaur-pp/activities-events/dinosaur-tours-events/events/music-in-the-badlands/">MUSIC IN THE BADLANDS&nbsp;</a>Dinosaur Provincial Park is located 48 km northeast of Brooks, AB (approximately 2 hours from Drumheller). Parking for this event is at the Dinosaur Park Service Centre (a ~ 2 minute walk from the Visitor Centre). In the event of rain we will move inside to the Visitor Centre Theatre.

Dinosaur Provincial Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Music in the Badlands

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025IN CONCERTBADLANDS AMPHITHEATREDRUMHELLER, ALBERTA<ul><li>PRESALE TO OUR NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY:</li><li>JANUARY 31st | 7 AM</li><li>PRESALE CODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FEBRUARY 3 | 10 AM</li><li> PUBLIC SALE: FEBRUARY 7 | 10 AM </li></ul> Canadian Icon Jann Arden returns to the Badlands Amphitheatre stage for another unforgettable night of music under a great big Alberta sky. Tickets: $59.50 to $109.50$8.50 ticket feeParking $8 advance /$10 at gate

Badlands Amphitheatre

Jann Arden at Badlands Amphitheatre

Alan Doyle brings his high-energy show to the Badlands Amphitheatre. With a career spanning decades, hit songs, and award nominations, he delivers a night of music you will not soon forget, all under a great big Alberta sky.OPENING ACT: MARIEL BUCKLEYTickets: $59.50 to $99.50 $8.50 ticket fee Parking $8 advance /$10 at gate

Alan Doyle at Badlands Ampitheatre

Paint a Great Horned Owl on a 8x10 gallery wrapped canvas with acrylic paints. In person instruction and all supplies included. Come and soar with creativity. Aged 12 and up. Pre payment required, minimum of 8 registrants to perform class instruction. 

Owl’s Watching You Workshop

Two nights of high energy performances featuring Local Legend, Aaron Pritchett, Passing Pluto, The Paragoners, and more! Must be 18 years old and older to attend. 

Brooks Hotel

Brooks Hotel Music Festival

Join the Starland County Agricultural Service Board and partners on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a fantastic day touring local farms and operations in the county. The tour will be followed by a long table dinner at Barney's Adventure Park, where our local caterer will serve a delicious meal made with local meat and produce.

Get ready for a fun-filled tour and a delightful long table dinner with great company. Tour stops include Pioneer Canola Plots, Crooked Lakes Livestock & Grain, Cloverleaf Hutterite Colony Gardens, Starland Seed Cleaning Plant, and Bio-Agtive Emissions Farming.

Long table dinner activities will include staged John Deere equipment for touring, a western band, a photo booth, and lawn games.

Don't miss out on this special event — tickets are limited!


Barneys Adventure Park

Starland County Farm Tour & Long Table Dinner

Enjoy a guided introduction to the art of needle felting in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn fundamental felting techniques while creating a charming felted fox to take home. This workshop is perfect for beginners; no prior experience required. Cost is $30 and all materials will be provided!

Intro to Felting Workshop

The 46th Annual Patricia Rodeo is more than just a weekend—it’s a memory in the making. From August 29–31, 2025, experience the thrill of chuckwagon and chariot races, wild horse racing, open rodeo action, and the heartwarming Little Britches Rodeo. Visitors from across North America gather for chore team contests, group camping, unique merchandise, and a kitchen that’s as legendary as the event itself. With free parking and camping included in your admission, it’s a can’t-miss celebration of western tradition and community spirit.

Ticket prices: (pay at enterance)
$25 per day
$20 on Sunday
$50 three day pass
12 & under are free

Patricia Rodeo

The 46th Annual Patricia Rodeo runs August 29–31, 2025, in Patricia, Alberta. Enjoy three days of chuckwagon and chariot races, rodeo performances, and wild horse racing. Saturday features a heavy horse competition, midnight wild horse race, and rodeo slack. Sunday includes a cowboy church service and the Little Britches Rodeo. Admission is $25 per day Friday and Saturday, $20 Sunday, or $50 for a weekend pass which can be paid at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free, and parking and camping are included.

Red Bull Outliers is a multi-day Hard Enduro event featuring a mass-start format for pro and amateur riders. Catch the action as competitors race through the Canadian Badlands.

Steveville

Red Bull Outliers

September 6, 2025 – 8th year Badlands Amphitheatre – Drumheller, AlbertaHours of great music and food surrounded by the hills of the Canadian BadlandsARTIST LINEUP:<ul><li>Colin James</li><li>Julian Taylor</li><li>Suzie Vinnick</li><li>Angelica Jones</li><li>Musical Host: Brandon Isaak</li></ul>Tickets: $59 to $99Don’t forget, the Badlands Amp will be dishing out some delicious treats, offering a menu at our concession stand, and hosting the pub tent.When you buy your ticket, you can pre-order your choice of 3 barbecue pre-ordered meals:<ul><li>Brisket Sandwich: Smoked brisket from the Vault – our custom made smoker | Fresh local baked bun&nbsp; | Garlic aioli | Fresh hand-cut coleslaw | Regular potato chips| Bottle of Mountain Park water | Chocolate chip cookie</li><li>Brisket Taco Salad: Chopped brisket from our smoker | Fresh made bean and corn salad | Corn chips | Bottle of Mountain Park Water | Chocolate Chip Cookie</li><li>Flame-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: Flame-grilled chicken | Romaine lettuce | Bacon | Sweet onion | Parmesan cheese | Corn chips | Bottle of Mountain Park water | Chocolate chip cookie</li></ul>

2025 Roots, Blues & Barbecue

<h2>The Green House</h2>By Krista MarushyOpera HouseIn this bold new play, Susanne unravels a long-buried family mystery filled with foreboding dreams, a sole survivor, and a harrowing escape. Confronting her formidable mother and fiercely loyal brother, she is drawn back into the fantastical world of her childhood, piecing together a story she never fully understood. Through this journey, Susanne reexamines life’s most defining moments, uncovering who she truly is by rediscovering where she came from.Buffet +&nbsp;Live TheatreAdult $ 95.00 Youth $ 70.00 Child $ 67.00

Rosebud Theatre

The Green House

Jory Kinjo and Aaron Young have been performing, writing, producing music and touring the world for the better part of the three decades.  The duo released two albums in 2023, Wild Prairie Rose and Gone Too Long, of which the latter received a 2023 YYC
Music Award for “Blues Recording of the Year”. Alongside their recorded material, these virtuosic musicians have shared the stage with the likes of BB King, Ziggy Marley, the Wailers and ZZ Top. Come enjoy an amazing concert near you! 

Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.
 


Kinjo & Young Concert

Vocalist Ty Koch is a young emerging artist based in Vancouver, BC, who performs a mix of everything from original songs with a blues vibe, classical art songs, crooner tunes, popular ballads and vintage rock and roll. Over the last few years, Ty has been collaborating with artists performing in a variety of genres at theatres, local clubs and festivals.  He has also appeared with the Vancouver Island Symphony and on two Rise Up Reality TV Tours.  Ty has recorded and released two songs: “Go to War” and “Waiting to be Found.” Come out for an amazing concert evening!
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

Ty Koch

John Hewitt is often recognized as one of the hardest working musicians in Alberta and rightly so; since 2020 he has released 5 studio albums, a book, toured over 150 dates per year and run an agency/production company.  Melding poetry with melody and backed by the New Americans, John’s history of studying the masters shines in their stage show.  A master storyteller and sometimes borderline comedian, his stage show from song-circles to workshops, festivals, theatres and house concerts has been an Alberta staple for years.  John’s music is a force and the New Americans are his ship. Come sit back and enjoy these amazing musicians!
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

John Hewitt and the New Americans Concert

Opera HouseChristmas magic comes to life when elderly Kris Kringle steps in as Macy’s Santa Claus, insisting he’s the genuine article. With warmth and kindness, Kris rekindles a sense of childlike wonder in even the most skeptical hearts, especially young Susan and her no-nonsense mother. When his sanity is questioned, Kris finds himself at the centre of a courtroom battle where he must prove that believing in the impossible is where miracles begin.‍Buffet +&nbsp;Live TheatreAdult - $99.00Youth - $75.00Child - $72.00

Miracle on 34th Street

Derina Harvey leads the award-winning Celtic Rock group, the Derina Harvey Band. They have beenlikened to a “rockier” version of Canada’s Great Big Sea. The group took home the 2024 East Coast Music Award for “Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year.” With East Coast Christmas standards, traditional holiday classics and a glitter of festive songs and stories, the Derina Harvey Band is just right for you and your family to get in the glow of the season.  
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

Derina Harvey Band - Christmas Show

Award-winning songwriter T. Buckley stands quietly among a disappearing breed of true craftsmen.  Shadowed by his western roots, his soul and voice are unmistakably genuine, and the result is a class of songsmith long revered and scarcely achieved. Buckley’s most recent album, Frame by Frame, has been recognized through Canadian Folk Music Award and Western Canadian Music Award nominations, as well as a Calgary Music Award for “Best Folk Recording”. Performing with his acoustic trio, he delivers tight harmonies, intricate arrangements and evocative narratives. Come out and enjoy this amazing musician!
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

T. Buckley Concert

6 Minute Warning is an a cappella group from Edmonton that aims to blow your socks and ears off – metaphorically speaking.  They perform pop and R & B with influences from Take 6, Boyz II Men and N’Sync, creating a vibrant sound that’s all their own.  Known for their dynamic energy and engaging stage presence, their shows are filled with spontaneity and fun which makes every performance unpredictable and unforgettable.
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

6 Minute Warning

Michael Harrison presents, “Ventastic – Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism.” Prepare yourself for an innovative experience as Michael turns ventriloquism and puppetry upside down, with an unparalleled cast of one-of-a-kind characters.  With over three decades of expertise, Michael’s culmination of skill, creativity, and entertainment shines on stage.  Prepare to be enthralled by Michael Harrison’s captivating performance and witness a ventriloquism journey like no other, where tradition harmonizes with innovation.   His international appearances include America’s Got Talent and is the #1 headline act on the Disney Cruise Line for 2 consecutive years and 3500 performances.
 
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

Michael Harrison

Jake Mathews is a Canadian country artist who has achieved significant success with numerous Top 20 hits on radio and several Canadian Country Music Award nominations.  Blending traditional country roots with a contemporary flair, Jake has had the opportunity to bring his music to an international audience. His single “If I Had It My Way” from the album Red Tail Lights was one of the Top 5 most played songs of 2011, spending 36 weeks on the charts.  Other hits include, “Time After Time,” “I’m Gone,” “Beer Necessities,” and many more.  As a songwriter, Jake has penned 12 Top 40 singles and has over 80 songs recorded by artists in both Canada and the US. Come out and support this Canadian country artist!
 
Season ticket prices:
Adult - $150 each
Family (2 adults and children) - $325
Rush tickets are available at the door if not sold out, they are $40 each or children under 18 years old are $15.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the ATB in Brooks, you can also mail in a cheque to Newell Concert Series, Box 1601, Brooks AB, T1R 1C4.

Jake Mathews Concert

<h2>Dream: A New Canadian Musical</h2>By Terry BachynskiOpera HouseA Canadian musical about a truly remarkable family legacy of redemption. An orphaned teenager finds himself scamming on the city streets before being placed in the care of an elderly widow in a rural farming community. Through a dramatic change of scenery and unfamiliar acts of kindness, he discovers purpose, belonging and the love of his life. The songs are unforgettable. The story, true.Buffet +&nbsp;Live TheatreAdult - $99.00 Youth - $75.00 Child - $72.00

Dream: A Canadian Musical

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny DonahoeStudio StageA mother’s struggle with chronic depression inspires her child’s life-changing mission: to create a list of Every Brilliant Thing to prove life is worth living. The task evolves into a profound exploration of life’s ups and downs and as the child grows into adulthood, the list grows too. With warmth, humour, and an interactive twist, this poignant performance celebrates resilience, gratitude, and reminds us of the beauty hidden in everyday moments.‍Theatre-Only* Adult - $ 40.00 Youth - $ 30.00 Child - $ 30.00*Add a buffet meal on Friday &amp; Saturdays after the show (subject to availability).