Green Bay, WI

Billie Kress Amphitheater at Green Bay Botanical Garden

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Billie Kress Amphitheater at Green Bay Botanical Garden is a current 2026 concert series feature regional full bands and tribute acts at the outdoor amphitheater. The open-air format gives full bands room to make a substantial visual and sonic impact while keeping the performance centered on a dedicated stage. For musicians, weather, outdoor sound coverage, and stage presence are practical considerations, and the strongest fits are acts comfortable with professional public-event production. The venue makes the most sense for established regional performers, touring support slots, and artists with enough draw to hold an amphitheater crowd. Billie Kress Amphitheater at Green Bay Botanical Garden is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Americana, Country, Folk, Funk, Polka, R&B, Rock
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2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI 54303, United States
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920-490-9457
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