July 2026
BO DePeña Band
July 16th BO DePeña Band Texas Country/Americana Colorado-based songwriter/performer, Bo DePeña, has developed a reputation as a consummate working musician. Over the years, his high-energy shows have generated a loyal fan base around the mountain west, and it’s clear to see why fans of the country music tradition embrace his songs. From Texas to Colorado to South Dakota to Montana, Bo’s music can be heard at bars, breweries, rodeos, honky tonks, and beyond. Bo has shared stages with artists such…
Find out more »MAPLE
July 23rd MAPLE Southern Party Music/Swamp Pop This trio features original and traditional songs by Glenn Fields (Baton Rouge, LA), Matt Morelock (Knoxville, TN) and Paul Lee Kupfer (West Virginia, USA). maple is a band formed between three old pals who all have different touring bands. Glenn is in "The Revelers", Matt is in "Ferd", Paul is in "Paul Lee Kupfer". The band gets together to tour for the fun of playing music in beautiful places like Montana, where the…
Find out more »One Love – Livingston
Saturday, July 25, 2026 6:00 PM 9:00 PM This special event seeks to promote understanding and celebrate cultural diversity through music. Featuring Mighty Mystic and the Hard Roots Movement and more!
Find out more »Elana Hayden & the Sugar Daddies
July 30th Elana Hayden & the Sugar Daddies Country Fried Jazz From the Great American Songbook to jazz standards, cool blues, and country favorites, Elana Hayden & the Sugar Daddies perform familiar songs that span the decades. Enjoy everything from Patsy Cline to Hoagy Carmichael, John Prine to Elvis Presley, Otis Redding to Richard Rodgers, Van Morrison to Jimmy Van Heusen, and more. Featuring Elana Hayden (vocals), Joe Sullivan (piano), Jeff Troxel (guitar), Mike Leslie (bass), and Zach Paris (drums),…
Find out more »August 2026
Darrell Scott returns to the Shane Center August 1
For Immediate Release June 1, 2026 Darrell Scott returns to the Shane Center August 1 Livingston, MT) Americana Lifetime Achievement Award winner Darrell Scott returns to the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts on August 1, 2026 for a performance in the Blake Pavilion. Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded as one of the most respected voices in contemporary American roots music. He is a masterful storyteller with deep roots in country, bluegrass, folk, and…
Find out more »Annual Spotlight Gala
Annual Spotlight Gala Saturday, August 22, 2026 5:30 PM 10:00 PM It’s the best party in town. Mark your calendars for a night of dancing, dinner, and the announcement of our 2027 season!
Find out more »September 2026
MSiP: “The Merchant of Venice”
Blake Pavilion The full tour schedule can be found on MSIP's website. http://www.montana.edu/news/25232
Find out more »Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: The Merchant of Venice
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Friday, September 4, 2026 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Ushering Shakespeare’s immortal stories of life, love, and tragedy into a modern era, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is dedicated to preserving the cultural traditions of theatre and literature. Through artistic expression, they aim to provide lively entertainment that evokes smiles and laughter, alongside tears of joy and sorrow, to all people. This year, MSIP presents The Merchant of Venice in the Henry E. Blake Pavilion! Montana Shakespeare in the…
Find out more »Cat-Griz concert series
CAT-GRIZ SCHOOLS OF MUSIC Saturday, September 12, 2026 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Join us for two unforgettable performances that bring together the exceptional music programs of Montana State University and the University of Montana. The Cat-Griz concert series is sponsored by Marilyn Clotz & MaryAnn Bearden, the Livingston Tourism Business Improvement District, Key Montana Property Management, and Carol Lalani in Memory of Sal Lalani.
Find out more »Livingston Bluegrass Festival
Livingston Bluegrass Festival Friday, September 18, 2026 6:00 PM 10:00 PM The Henry Blake Pavilion at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts will come alive with the sound of bluegrass music, featuring internationally acclaimed musicians & a flatpicking guitar contest.
Find out more »Livingston Bluegrass Festival
Livingston Bluegrass Festival Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 PM 10:00 PM The Henry Blake Pavilion at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts will come alive with the sound of bluegrass music, featuring internationally acclaimed musicians & a flatpicking guitar contest
Find out more »October 2026
Shrek the Musical
SHREK THE MUSICAL Friday, October 23, 2026 7:30 PM 10:00 PM “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” So begins this hilarious and heartwarming Tony Award-winning adventure based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film. With a feisty princess, a wisecracking Donkey, and a swamp full of surprises, Shrek the Musical proves that true love and real friendship come in all shapes and sizes. Featuring an original score, this production is a dazzling fairy-tale celebration for the whole family. This production…
Find out more »December 2026
Holiday Vaudeville
HOLIDAY VAUDEVILLE Friday, December 11, 2026 7:30 PM 10:00 PM One of the Shane Center’s most popular productions, this high-energy variety show is a romp through the cherished chestnuts of the season. We’ve assembled another intrepid squad of performers who will amaze and amuse with songs, skits, and vigorous acts of vaudevillian virtuosity – all served up with a heaping helping of heart. Season Ticket holders get early access! This production is generously sponsored by Conley’s Books and Music; Colin & Seabring Davis; Nicole,…
Find out more »LFS: The Polar Express
Livingston Film Series Presents: THE POLAR EXPRESS Wednesday, December 23, 2026 6:00 PM 8:30 PM The Livingston Film Series presents the annual screening of THE POLAR EXPRESS. THE POLAR EXPRESS follows Billy (Hayden McFarland), who longs to believe in Santa Claus but finds it difficult to do so in the face of his family's insistence that it’s all just a myth. Everything changes on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits Billy in the middle of the night, promising to take him and…
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