Experience live theater under the Montana sky with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and the Arts Council of Big Sky.
Each summer, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brings free, professional Shakespeare performances to communities across Montana, including Big Sky. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and settle in for an evening of theater in Big Sky Town Center.
The Big Sky performance is typically held in late July around 6pm, with the exact date, play, and details updated closer to the event each year.
Performances are free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will move indoors.
Audio accessibility is available at every performance. Guests can borrow a personal FM receiver and headphones at the merchandise table or listen on their own device using the AudioFetch app. If using your own device, please bring headphones.
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Celebrate Halloween weekend in Big Sky with the Skull & Roses Ball, an annual night of live music, costumes, dancing, and community.
The Skull & Roses Ball is part of the Haunted Peaks Fall Festival, bringing the community together for a festive Halloween celebration with live music, dancing, themed drinks, late-night food, and a costume contest. Guests are encouraged to come dressed up, with costumes ranging from classic Halloween looks to creative, music-inspired, and Grateful Dead-themed costumes.
The event is typically held on the Friday leading up to Halloween. Details including the date, performers, schedule, ticket pricing, and costume contest categories will be updated closer to the event each year.
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Part of the Haunted Peaks Fall Festival
Join us at the Big Sky Center for the Arts for a community celebration of Día de Muertos, a Mexican holiday honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed.
The annual celebration brings the community together through a public altar, ofrendas, art activities, storytelling, traditional foods and drinks, music, and cultural programming. Families can participate in hands-on activities and learn more about the traditions and meaning behind Día de Muertos, while the celebration continues with live music and a community gathering.
Guests are invited to contribute photographs, flowers, favorite foods, and other meaningful items to the community altar in honor of loved ones.
The event is typically held in late October or early November as part of the Haunted Peaks Fall Festival. Exact dates, times, activities, performers, and other details will be updated closer to the event each year.
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Join us each year for an evening of festive music, dinner, and Olde English Christmas traditions. The evening features a ceremonial procession, fanfares, the Wassail Bowl and Christmas Toast, Boar’s Head Procession, Flaming Pudding Dessert, and familiar Christmas carols. Musical performances include the Montana State University Montanans, brass musicians, and Voces Luminis.
The Madrigal Dinner is typically held in early December, around the first Thursday of the month, with the evening beginning around 5pm and dinner seating around 6pm. Exact dates, location, performers, menu, and ticket information are updated each year.
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