Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Great Falls on Aug. 7 and 8 2026.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks‘ FREE 2026 summer performances of  Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice and Much Ado About Nothing will be coming to The Electric City!

They will be performing Much Ado About Nothing on Friday, August 7 at 6 pm on the University of Providence campus and The Merchant of Venice on Saturday, August 8 at 6 pm also at the University of Providence. The preshow with the Great Falls Theatre Company summer camp kids, starts at 5:30 pm on both nights. Fire Pizza, the Bootlegger Bandit and The Ice Box will be selling food/snacks at the performances, as well.

The company performs in 64 communities across five states including Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, and Washington. The Great Falls shows are sponsored by The Great Falls Public Library Foundation, University of Providence, and Teriyaki Madness.