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JUST ANNOUNCED: ZEST A Festival benfitting the ZACC

2026 ZEST LINEUP ANNOUNCED!


ZEST Fest and Mini Show is back by popular demand! On Friday, March 27, 2026, the ZACC will come alive with the 2nd annual ZEST Fest and 14th annual Mini Show Fundraiser featuring performers, musicians, artists, and unique experiences designed to unite, inspire, and fuel creativity.

The 2026 ZEST Fest Lineup features:

• Musical performances by MARIS, VTO, and Desperate Electric 
• Comedy sets by Amanda Taylor and Thoms McClure 
• Tattoos by Zoë Erickson and Sage Bessette 
• Haircuts by Compass Barber Shop 
• Dance and theater showcases 

Food will be provided by Masala, Biga Pizza, Bernice’s Bakery, and Big Dipper Ice Cream.  

FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2026
TICKETS $95 - Buy Yours Now!

DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM
PERFORMANCES START AT 5:30 PM
LIVE AUCTION STARTS AT 7:00 PM


Powering the ZACC Show Room, Studios, Visual Art and Music Education Programs, this is the perfect opportunity to champion the arts and enrich Missoula’s creative community. Your ticket purchase expands our impact in our community and beyond Missoula. Last year’s event raised an incredible $92,000 in support of Missoula’s nonprofit community arts center. Those funds directly supported ZACC programs like ZACC Tracks, our initiative bringing free afterschool art and music education to rural and Indigenous schools across Montana, and paid over 130 artists and dozens of small businesses for their creativity and collaboration.

When you purchase a ticket today you are keeping the Missoula Art scene at the ZACC alive!


Looking for Ways to Participate?


Take a peak at some of the fabulous artwork from the 14th Annual Mini Show!


Thanks to our 2026 ZEST Sponsors!

CULTIVATING COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL

  • Wild Walk Campers
  • Slab cup
  • PYOP OPI friends
  • Supaman
  • van
  • ZACC logo ladder
  • Robotics campers
  • Eporu Tower
  • Coptic books
  • Rehearsal
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