STEAMBOAT CREATES CABARET 2026
A TALE OF TWO SEASONS
Overview
For 44 years, Cabaret has been Steamboat Springs’s favorite variety show, a wildly entertaining blend of theater, music, dance, and comedy that celebrates the quirks, characters, and charm of the Yampa Valley. This year, Cabaret returns to the Depot Art Center with a brand-new theme: Tale of Two Seasons, inspired by the wild, unpredictable, and wonderfully wacky weather that keeps our community on its toes.
Running May 13 through May 16, 2026, this year’s show will bring fresh skits, sharp-witted satire, big laughs, and a spirited take on life in a place where winter and summer sometimes show up on the same day.
All proceeds support Steamboat Creates and help fuel arts education, public art, exhibitions, community programs, and more.
Join us for an unforgettable week of humor, heart, and hometown storytelling. Cabaret is back, and the forecast calls for comedy.
Show Details
Cabaret 2026 takes place at the historic Depot Art Center, where audiences will enjoy four nights of original performances inspired by life in Steamboat Springs. Expect a lively mix of local humor, music, satire, and storytelling that makes this annual tradition one of the community’s most loved events.
Show dates:
Wednesday, May 13
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16
Why It Matters
Cabaret is more than a great night out. As one of Steamboat Creates’ key fundraisers, it helps support creative opportunities across the Yampa Valley. Proceeds help fund youth arts education, public art, exhibitions, performances, and year-round community programming that keeps the arts visible, accessible, and thriving.
Get Involved
Steamboat Creates is calling all actors, singers, dancers, writers, and creative instigators. The 44th Annual Cabaret returns with this year’s theme, A Tale of Two Seasons. We’re looking for hilarious, heartfelt, clever, and imaginative skits and songs that shine a light on the quirks, characters, triumphs, and challenges that make our town what it is. From small-town shenanigans to seasonal surprises and everything in between, if it captures the spirit of our community, we want to see it.
Auditions and Idea Submissions
Auditions and idea submissions will be held:
April 2 | 5:00 to 7:00 PM
April 9 | 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Access our ONLINE AUDITION FORM
Depot Art Center, 1001 13th Street
Email submissions are also welcome at cabaretdirectors@gmail.com.
Tickets Coming Soon
Ticket sales will be announced soon. Stay tuned for pre-sale details and updates as Cabaret 2026 gets closer.
Sponsor Cabaret
Cabaret sponsorship is a meaningful way to support the arts while putting your business in front of an engaged local audience. Sponsors help make this beloved event possible while supporting Steamboat Creates’ broader mission to provide arts education, public art, exhibitions, and cultural programming throughout the year.
For more questions about sponsorship, email Robin@steamboatcreates.org to secure your spot and discuss custom options.
