Levitt at the Falls 2021 season revealed: Our City, Our Music

Forty free concerts are coming to the Sioux Falls Levitt Shell this season.

Professionals artists will perform at Falls Park West from June 11 through Sept. 11.

This year’s season, sponsored by Sanford Health, will consist of local, regional and national professional artists offering eight musical series featuring various genres and musical styles.

“After a year of tremendous challenges for our community, we are so thrilled to bring news of hope and joy with a return to free, outdoor live music and community building at the Levitt Shell. We are grateful for the support of our many sponsors and donors for investing in the power of live music and our mission,” said Nancy Halverson, executive director of Levitt at the Falls.

Levitt concerts will be held each Friday and Saturday night, with Thursday concerts added into the schedule in July and August. Levitt events will include opening acts featuring local performers, a variety of food vendors and drinks available through JJ’s Wine & Spirits.

The lawn will open at 6 p.m. each night, with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, Family Series performances for kids and youth groups will be held on four Fridays throughout the summer at 10 a.m.

Opening night

Friday, June 11, will feature the 2020 Grammy-winning quintet Ranky Tanky, who bring “a fresh and inspiring jazz take to the traditional Gullah music of South Carolina.”

Closing night

Closing night Saturday, Sept. 11, will feature Chicago’s LowDown Brass Band – an all-horn band that leans heavily on dance hall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae and soul.

The rest of the season

Here’s the entire list of upcoming performances.

Evening performances