Name: Folsom Prison Experience | Bismarck, ND
Start: 2026-04-11T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Belle Mehus Auditorium

Folsom Prison Experience comes to the Belle Mehus Auditorium in Bismarck, ND on Saturday, April 11. Local presale begins Thursday, October 23 from 10AM until 11:59PM using code MANINBLACK at → bit.ly/4nfYJm0. Tickets on sale Friday, October 24 at 10AM.
All Ages | Doors at 6:30PM | Show at 7:30PM
Prepare for a high-intensity recreation of one of Johnny Cash's most significant days in his musical career - a day that history now looks back on with amazement. While Johnny was going through a tough period, having just ended his first marriage, the band struggled to get him interested in recording in the studio. Their bold solution? Record LIVE in a prison. But what seemed simple turned into a whirlwind of drama!
Join us for the Folsom Prison Experience, an immersive tribute drama directed by Stephanie Long, taking you back to that extraordinary day. Witness the challenges and triumphs as Johnny Cash and his band, the Tennessee 3, face a captive audience in Folsom Prison. Experience the raw emotions that shaped this iconic performance.
And here's the best part - YOU get to be a part of it all! Dress in your finest prison inmate attire and become one of THE PRISONERS of Folsom Prison. You'll feel the intensity of the moment as you immerse yourself in this captivating production.
Starring the incredible Jay Ernest from the Church of Cash, this impressive cast includes the talented Kat Perkins, Ryan Maddux, Dan Hopman, Ryan Nelson, Jonathon TeBeest, Tony Wirth, Nic Johnson, Bronson Bergeson, Poppa Bear Norton, and more!
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the drama, the music, and the soul of Johnny Cash's historic Folsom Prison performance. Get ready for a thrilling journey that will leave you spellbound and cheering for more!