Opry at the Auditorium

Get ready for a toe-tappin' good time at the Wadena Memorial Auditorium!

Join us for what’s sure to be a fantastic evening of music, community, and a touch of good ol’ Opry-style fun on January 10, 2026 brought to you by the Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce. We’ve got a stellar lineup of jazz, country, harmony, and a headliner that’ll blow the roof off this place — but in a respectful, city-approved kind of way.

Doors open at 5 pm with local artists sharing their talent during open mic performances to fill the auditorium with song while you peruse the many items open for bid during our silent auction. All proceeds will be used to bring more entertainment in hopes to invite more traffic to town to take part in our beautiful community through shopping, dining and entertainment.

Performances of our featured artists begin at 6 pm, beginning with the WDC Jazz Ensemble who will be followed by Brothers in Harmony of Menahga, Lydia Rose of Park Rapids and closing the evening with our headliner Aaron Simmons.

Tickets are $20, and can be purchased in person or online with an additional fee.

If you want to take the memory home, there is a variety of t-shirts and sweatshirts to fit you fancy. All shirts ordered online will be ready for pick-up at the event.

We look forward to sharing this evening of entertainment and community with you, on January 10, 2026.