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Check out the Livingston Songwriter Festival this Weekend!
Posted on September 30, 2025Get Ready for an Unforgettable Weekend of Music: The 2025 Livingston Songwriter Festival is Just Around the Corner!
The Livingston Songwriter Festival returns from October 2nd to 4th, 2025! This three-day event will feature an incredible lineup of hit songwriters from Nashville and rising stars from Montana, all set against the stunning backdrop of Livingston, Montana.
Prepare to be moved by intimate performances as artists share their songs and stories in a series of "songwriter rounds" held at various charming venues throughout downtown Livingston. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the creative minds behind the music you love.
A Stellar Lineup of Talent
This year's festival boasts an impressive roster of both legendary and up-and-coming artists:
Legends & Headliners:
- Beth Nielsen Chapman
- Will Kimbrough
- Gary Nicholson
- Darden Smith
- Erin Enderlin
- Susan Gibson
- Helen Darling
Rising Stars:
- Paige King Johnson
- Bo DePeña
- Jeff Plankenhorn
- Marcedes Carroll
- Carin Mari
- Imogen Clark
- Anthony Garcia
- Jackson Emmer
- Wil Maring
- Audrey Hall
- Martin Gilmore
- Chris Haddox
- Mike Blakely
Intimate Venues, Unforgettable Performances
Experience the festival's unique atmosphere at a variety of beloved Livingston venues:
- The Attic
- The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
- The Engine Room
- Tru North Cafe
- Livingston Center for Arts & Culture
- Katabatic Brewing Company
- Perk on Park
- Livingston Depot Center
More Than Just Music: Special Events
The festival also offers opportunities to hone your own songwriting skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process:
- Songwriting Masterclass with Susan Gibson & Jackson Emmer: October 2, 2025
- Box Office & Merchandise Sales: October 2, 2025
- Rising Stars at the Attic: October 2, 2025
- Patron/Sponsor Legends & Headliners Showcase – Invitation Only: October 2, 2025
Supporting a Great Cause
The Livingston Songwriter Festival is a production of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Festivals, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to music education in local communities. By attending, you're not only treating yourself to an amazing weekend of music, but you're also supporting a worthy cause.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a truly special event that celebrates the art of songwriting in one of Montana's most beautiful and vibrant towns. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official Livingston Songwriter Festival website.