Free Performing Arts Showcase
Sat, Oct 17
|Helena Civic Center
Experience a full day of world-class, professional live performances under one roof! For the first time in over two decades, the Montana Performing Arts Consortium (MPAC) is bringing its annual Juried Artist Showcase back to Helena.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena, MT 59601, USA
About the event
Experience a full day of world-class, professional live performances under one roof! For the first time in over two decades, the Montana Performing Arts Consortium (MPAC) is bringing its annual Juried Artist Showcase back to Helena.
On Saturday, October 17, community members and performing arts lovers of all ages are invited to the Helena Civic Center for three public showcase sessions featuring 17 acclaimed regional and international touring acts—including five Montana-based groups! From live music and dance to comedy, theater, and magic, these free, family-friendly performances highlight the diverse talent touring Montana stages.
MPAC works to bridge distances across Montana and ensure that high-quality live performance remains accessible in every corner of the state. Come support live arts, experience exceptional entertainment, and see what’s coming to Montana stages next!
Showcase I (Starts at 9:00 AM)
Derina Harvey Band (Alberta, Canada)
Counting Coup (Montana, United States)