Concerts & shows offering Forksful of fabulous entertainment
Want to experience the Grand Ole Opry without ever leaving good ole Grand Forks? Or perhaps enjoy a taste of Broadway on University Avenue? Within the next couple months alone, our many amazing venues will be offering up a plethora of entertaining events to satisfy a variety of tastes!
Chris Stapleton
April 4 @ 7 PM // Alerus Center
Grammy, ACM and CMA award winner Chris Stapleton is guaranteed to wow the Alerus Center the crowd with all his greatest hits including "Tennessee Whiskey", “Cold”, "Broken Halos" and "Millionaire". Special guests Allen Stone and The War & Treaty will open the show. Showtime is 7 PM. Find tickets and more information at AlerusCenter.com.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile
April 4-7, 11-14 & 18-20 // Fire Hall Theatre
Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare. Performances: April 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20 at 7:30 PM; April 7 & 14 at 2 PM. For tickets and additional info at GGFCT.com.
Jennifer Lynn & The Groove Revival
April 5 @ 7:30 PM // Empire Arts Center
This British Invasion concert will begin with music from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Animals. It will continue to weave through a storyline of two decades worth of music culminating with British Blues-Rock icons such as Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Jeff Beck Group and many more. Tickets and more details may be found at EmpireArtsCenter.com.
Pretty Woman The Musical
April 10 @ 7:30 PM // Chester Fritz Auditorium
The Great White Way comes to Greater Grand Forks via Chester Fritz Auditorium. Pick up your pretty woman or favorite fella and check out this iconic 1990 romcom turned smash Broadway musical! For tickets and additional information online.
Tom Brosseau and Friends 2nd Annual Benefit Concert
April 13 @ 7:30 PM // Empire Arts Center
The Grand Forks Children’s Museum, in partnership with Tom Brosseau, is producing a ragtime, bluegrass and folk musical program to benefit the building of the Children’s Museum. It will feature music from Tom Brousseau, Waddington Brothers, John Lardinois, Brent Voigt, Emily Walter, Mary Flower and the Grand Cities Children’s Choir. Tickets and more details may be found at EmpireArtsCenter.com.
Shen Yun
April 14 @ 7 PM // Chester Fritz Auditorium
Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops and an orchestra like no other. Be prepared for a theatrical experience that will take your breath away! For tickets and more information online.
Desperate Electric
April 17 @ 7 PM // Empire Arts Center
Hailing from the mountains of Montana, Desperate Electric is a captivating soul-pop duo that brings vibrant energy and infectious melodies to the forefront of the music scene. Comprised of two electrifying individuals, their name alone evokes a sense of urgency and excitement that resonates with audiences worldwide. With their flashy outfits, magnetic stage presence, and unparalleled live performances, Desperate Electric is a force to be reckoned with. Find tickets and further information at EmpireArtsCenter.com.
Kane Brown
April 20 @ 7 PM // Alerus Center
AMA and ACM award winner Kane Brown brings his In the Air Tour to our Nashville of the North this spring! Named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, Brown will fill the Alerus Center with his one-of-a-kind soulful country sound heard in hits like “Better Place”, “Heaven”, “Lose It” and “Grand”. Opening the show will be Tyler Hubbard and Parmalee. Tickets and more info may be found at AlerusCenter.com.
A Year with Frog & Toad
April 26-28 & May 3-5 // Empire Arts Center
Step into the magical world of A Year with Frog and Toad, where the stage comes alive with the enchanting adventures of two best friends – the lively Frog and the sometimes grumpy, always lovable Toad! Imagine a Broadway hit that's not just a musical but a delightful journey through the four seasons, filled with laughter, lessons and heartwarming moments. Performances: April & May 3 at 11 AM; April 27 & May 4 at 2 PM; April 28 & May 5 at 2 PM. For tickets and more details, go to EmpireArtsCenter.com.
Sawyer Brown 40th Anniversary Tour
April 27 @ 7 PM // East Grand Forks Civic Center
Featuring hits like "Some Girls Do", "Thank God for You", "This Time" and "The Walk", it's sure to be one grand concert filled with country classics! The evening will kick off with an acoustic set from Love & Theft and Trent Tomlinson. Tickets and more info may be found online.
Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra Generations of Inspiration Concert
May 4 @ 2:30 PM // Grand Forks Masonic Center
GGFSO’s last concert of the season will kick off with Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter.” Next up, with guest cellist Viktor Uur, will be Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33 by Tchaikovsky. Lastly is the Spanish Caprice by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. This festive concert will send you off with a tune in your ear and a smile on your face! For tickets and additional information, go to GGFSO.org.
John Christ
May 19 @ 7 PM // Chester Fritz Auditorium
Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. He is widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be Cancelled” plus hundreds more. Find tickets and more details online.
Further information on these and all our grand events, may be found at GrandForksEvents.com. We also invite you to follow Visit Greater Grand Forks on Facebook and Instagram.