Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the heartwarming story of Amahl and his mother. When three magnificent and weary Kings following a wondrous star knock on their door and request a night’s lodging, the impoverished mother and son welcome them in. Through their interactions with the Kings, Amahl and his Mother confront themes of poverty and sacrifice.

With beautiful melodies and a poignant story sung entirely in English, Amahl and the Night Visitors is a moving reminder that kindness and generosity are the greatest gifts of all. Ideal for all ages, including children.

55 minutes long, no intermission, Sung in English with English supertitles.

Date
January 23-25, 2026

Time
Various

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
Starting at $39

Whiplash, Casablanca, Austin Powers, and even A Charlie Brown Christmas are all examples of the deep history of big band jazz showing up in film and also share the distinction of being movies we’re playing tunes from in the Duluth Community Jazz Band’s winter concert.

DCJB is made up of passionate, talented community musicians who are your friends, neighbors, and coworkers that want to play high level music but not as a profession. Don’t let the word “community” fool you – this band can really swing.

This concert was made possible by a generous grant from The Depot Foundation and is free of admission asking only for a charitable donation to support community music if you are able.

Date
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Time
7pm

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
Free, Donations Accepted

Hitchcock and horror fans rejoice and join Kelly Florence, co-author of “The Science of…” series and “Travels of Terror” and she discusses her latest book. 

Date
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Time
6pm

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
Free

Haus of Queer is back for a special Halloween drag show you won’t want to miss! Check back for ticket information! 

Date
Friday, October 17, 2025

Time
8pm

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
TBD

2025 marks the 19th Anniversary of Minnesota Ballet’s Celebrity Dance Challenge, an annual fundraising event that pairs local celebrities with professional dancers from the company for a fun and competitive evening of dance. Participants perform in a range of styles—such as ballroom, jazz, and contemporary—and audience members vote for their favorites. The event includes a social hour, refreshments, and a high-energy show.

Proceeds from the Celebrity Dance Challenge support the Minnesota Ballet’s educational programs and its professional dance company, helping sustain its mission of artistic excellence and community engagement.

Social hour with appetizers and cash bar starts at 5:30; performance at 7:00 pm in the Depot Theatre.

Date
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time
5:30pm Appetizers, 7pm Performance

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
Starting at $50

These two dazzling divas will be joined by pianists Jessica Schroeder and Bill Munson for an unforgettable evening of singing at The Lyric Opera of the North.

Date
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time
7pm

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
Tickets starting at $35

Zenith Bookstore is delighted to welcome New York Times best-selling author William Kent Krueger to Duluth on Friday, September 12th at 7:00 PM at The Depot Theatre. He will discuss his latest novel Apostle’s Cove (Simon & Schuster). Apostle’s Cove is #21 in his Cork O’Connor mystery series. Kent is a wonderful and engaging storyteller, so this is sure to be a fantastic evening! Zenith Bookstore is proud to sponsor this event with the Duluth Public Library and the Duluth Library Foundation.

This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Please invite your friends, family, and book club. Books are available for pre-order or purchase at the event.

Date
Friday, September 12, 2025

Time
7pm

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
Free

This Navy Week, join us on your lunch break to see an 8-piece brass band! Liberty Call is an acoustic brass band ensemble which performs a wide range of musical genres, spanning from traditional New Orleans-style jazz to modern-day popular music, including, but not limited to, county, rock, jazz, and blues.

Liberty Call is the most versatile ensemble within Navy Band Great Lakes. Capable of performing at a variety of venues, from festivals to outdoor concerts utilizing full speaker systems, to smaller acoustic venues with power and/or space constraints, Liberty Call is ready to serve by providing a show that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audience members of all ages! 

Date
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Time
12pm–1pm

Location
The Depot Theatre

Cost
Free