Livingston Songwriter Festival
- Dates
- Sep 30 to Oct 2, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Downtown Livingston (festival box office at the Livingston Center for Art and Culture)
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 3, 2026
Livingston Songwriter Festival returns to Livingston, MT, Sep 30 to Oct 2, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Livingston Songwriter Festival, also billed as Livingston's Yellowstone Songwriter Festival, puts the songwriters themselves on stage for three days in the Yellowstone River valley town of Livingston, Montana. Writers from legends and headliners to rising stars, across country, folk and Americana, play intimate shows in downtown venues and tell the stories behind their songs, with interviews, jam sessions and a workshop for aspiring writers. It is produced by Rocky Mountain Songwriter Festivals, the nonprofit behind the Red Lodge Songwriter Festival and dedicated to music education in local communities. The 2027 festival runs September 30 to October 2.
How it works
The 2027 songwriters are announced on January 1, 2027 and tickets go on sale February 1. In 2026 the festival ran October 1 to 3 with groups of troubadours sharing a stage in downtown spots such as The Attic on North Main, and a Rising Star Pass was valued at $85. Passes, tickets and wristbands are picked up at the festival box office in the lobby of the Livingston Center for Art and Culture on South Main Street. Songwriters can also join a two-day masterclass during the festival; in 2026 it was led by Susan Gibson and Jackson Emmer and limited to 20 writers.
Who it suits
It suits songwriting fans who like to hear the story behind a song in a small room, and aspiring writers who want a workshop or masterclass. Expect intimate shows rather than big-stage spectacle.
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Listen
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Lineup
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Getting there
How do I get to Livingston Songwriter Festival?
The Livingston Songwriter Festival is a downtown event: in 2026 the shows ran in venues such as The Attic on North Main Street and the Livingston Center for Art and Culture on South Main, with the festival box office in that center's lobby. Visitors flying in use Bozeman/Yellowstone Airport, the nearest major airport, and drive east to Livingston. See the options below for other ways to arrive.
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By car
The nearest major airport is BZN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Downtown Livingston (festival box office at the Livingston Center for Art and Culture)
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
The festival is staged in downtown Livingston, so a stay in town puts the shows, the box office and the restaurants close together. A Livingston-area campground is among the festival's lodging and camping partners for visitors who prefer a campsite. See the options below for places to stay.
What to bring
Intimate shows in downtown venues of a Montana town in early fall, so the questions are about passes, the box office and planning an evening.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Livingston Songwriter Festival 2027?
Sep 30 to Oct 2, 2027
Has the Livingston Songwriter Festival 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
Where is Livingston Songwriter Festival held?
Downtown Livingston (festival box office at the Livingston Center for Art and Culture), Livingston, MT.