Alright, Billings... dust off your leather pants and warm up those air-guitar fingers. A legendary chapter of rock history is coming to town, and 103.7 The Hawk wants to send you there for free.

Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter hits the Alberta Bair Theater on May 20, 2026, bringing one of the most iconic concept albums in rock back to the stage, start to finish. If you’ve ever argued that Operation: Mindcrime is one of the greatest albums of all time (and you’d be right), this show is very much for you.

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Geoff Tate, the original voice behind Queensrÿche’s most influential era, is taking fans through the full Operation: Mindcrime experience as part of what’s being billed as the final chapter.

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That means the story, the songs, and the kind of theatrical, high-level musicianship that helped define progressive metal in the late ’80s, performed live... the way it was meant to be heard. Since this tour is called "the final chapter", we can assume this will be your last chance to see this show.

Image provided by Alberta Bair Theater/Emporium Presents
Image provided by Alberta Bair Theater/Emporium Presents
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Before tickets even officially go on sale this Friday, The Hawk is giving you a chance to win your way in. Just enter using the contest form below, and keep listening for additional chances to score tickets on the air.

  • Presale: ON NOW (Password: MINDCRIME)
  • On Sale: January 16 at 10 a.m.
  • Venue: Alberta Bair Theater
  • Show Date: May 20, 2026

Ticket prices start at just $22 + fees. Find the official Alberta Bair Theater ticket link HERE.

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