Why was Shania Twain's concert delayed? Reasons explained as event to provide economic boost for Missoula gets held up

Country pop-star Shania Twain's concert at the Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula was delayed due to severe weather conditions. While the concert was originally scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m., the gates remained closed, as officials urged concert-goers to stay in their vehicles, and wait for the weather to improve.

Grix Trix took to Facebook to share updates on the concert, saying,

"Update (6:28pm) - Gates are now scheduled to open at 6:45 pm. Out of abundance of caution, due to severe weather in the area, gates for tonight's concert will not be opening at 5:30, as originally planned."

Local news outlet, Montana Right Now, shared news about how Twain's concert was bringing opportunities and boosting economy in Missoula. The outlet said that the concert was attempting to provide an economic boost to local businesses and supporting efforts to combat hunger. UM Director of Strategic Communication, Dave Kuntz, while talking to the outlet said,

"Every single time Washington Grizzly Stadium fills up, whether that be a football game or a concert, it generates between three and four million dollars for the local western Montana economy - that's spending through hotels, restaurants, bars, gas stations, shops downtown."

Twain's foundation is also adding to the efforts by donating $25,000 to the Montana Food Bank Network, as a nationwide effort to fight hunger during her tour.

The donation will also support 300 local partnerships. Kuntz, added:

"We're going to continue to be aggressive in the summers ahead to find the right shows at the right time of year to be able to fill that stadium up - because it's a tremendous opportunity for the university and it benefits the community as a whole."

More about Shania Twain's fight against hunger

The Shania Twain Foundation is donating to food banks in every stop of the singer's Summer 2025 tour.

Twain is also teaming up with Second Harvest to rescue and deliver food for nearly 400,000 meals in the communities, where she is scheduled to perform. While speaking to News Wire in an article published on June 24, Shania Twain said,

"Giving back to the places that shaped me has always been part of who I am. This tour is not just about performing. It's about making sure communities have what they need and showing up with heart."

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The Shania Twain Foundation has also pledged $125,000 in 2025 through its national partnership with Second Harvest in Canada.

The donation funds will help deliver in cities including, Calgary, Moose Jaw, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Toronto. Additionally, $25,000 will go towards supporting the West Prince Caring Cupboard in Prince Edward Island.

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