2 Best Performing Arts Venues in The Southern Black Hills, South Dakota

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Southern Black Hills - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Black Hills Playhouse

Fodor's choice
The summertime shows at this nonprofit theater in the woods have been a beloved Black Hills tradition since 1946. The paid cast members and crew, recruited from around the country, stay in on-site dormitories while they stage plays Tuesdays through Sundays throughout the summer. The indoor venue is a rustic and intimate 345-seat theater, and the well-landscaped grounds also feature a popular concessions building. Patrons love to come early and relax with a snack or drink on the grounds before showtime.

The Custer Beacon

This large, recently constructed, open-floor concert hall regularly hosts bands and other performances on its stage. There’s also a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating area, making the Beacon a lively community gathering place.