westfest new works festival
aug 14 -16 | 2026
about the festival
westFEST New Works Festival is back with an action-packed weekend of new, original performances by local Missoula artists and visiting artists from around the Mountain West. Ranging from short works-in-process to fully realized evening-length concerts, you won’t want to miss a single performance!
Festival performances
westFEST show 1 | AUGUST 14 & 15
ignite 2026
westFEST New Works Festival Opening Performance featuring Undercurrent (Seattle, WA) with Bare Bait Dance & westFEST Intensive participants
ENCORE SHOW | AUGUST 14
YOUR MOTHER CALLED
Returning to the Westside for one night only: A one-woman show by Kelly Bouma
westFEST show 2 | AUGUST 15
Apples & Apples
Curated Regional Choreographer’s Showcase Celebrating fresh creations by Montana's professional dance-makers.
westFEST show 3 | AUGUST 16
Okay…GO!
4th annual all-styles Community Showcase From hobbyists to professionals, NEW works take the Westside stage for two performances — Okay…GO!: READY & Okay…GO!: SET
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