Music You Won’t Want to Miss
Photo by Kaden Harrison
Over the past few years, music venues across Montana’s Yellowstone Country have been not-so-quietly expanding their offerings and providing us with some incredible shows. It’s fantastic to witness this little neck of the woods attracting talent ranging from national headliners to regional favorites on such a scale. These days, you will be hard-pressed not to find year-round live music.
We’ve compiled a list of free concert series, festivals, and music venues throughout the region we hope you’ll enjoy!
Free Concert Series
Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Each Thursday in June and July, 4-7 pm
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts, Livingston
The Shane Center’s free summer concert series is getting even better! This summer, the concerts will take place under their new pavilion. Rain or shine, the music will go on! This family-friendly event has food and beverages for purchase, so bring your lawn chair and your appetite and enjoy dinner and live music!
Music in the Mountains
Each Thursday from June through September, 6 pm
Town Center Park, Big Sky
The Arts Council of Big Sky brings Music in the Mountains, a free concert series in the heart of Big Sky, Montana. Performing in a state-of-the-art venue, well-known and up-and-coming musicians grace the stage from June through September. Rotating food and beverage vendors bring tasty noshes and plenty of dancing.
Music in the Park
July 4, July 20, Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 24, 7 pm
Pioneer Park, West Yellowstone
Local, regional, and headlining bands entertain with upbeat, family-friendly music. Spend the day exploring Yellowstone, then grab takeout from one of the local restaurants and relax into the evening listening to music under the stars.
Music on Main
Each Thursday, July 11- Aug 15, 7 pm
Main Street, Bozeman
One of downtown Bozeman’s signature events draws over 3,000 people weekly to enjoy live bands, food trucks, and kid’s activities. Many retailers stay open late, so it’s a great time to peruse the local shops.
2024 Music Festivals
Photo by Kaden Harrison
Songwriter’s Festival
June 20-22
Red Lodge, MT
Songwriters from Nashville, Montana and across the nation gather to celebrate and explore one another’s work. For three days, Red Lodge has music from one end of town to the other.
Headwaters Country Jam
July 25-27
Three Forks, Montana
Bring your camping gear and your cowboy boots and get ready to do some country dancing!
Sweet Pea Festival
Aug 2-4
Lindley Park, Bozeman, MT
A festival celebrating the arts, Sweet Pea draws the whole community out for its nightly concerts.
SLAM Summer Festival
Aug 3-4
Bogert Park, Bozeman, MT
This festival Supporting Local Artists and Musicians (SLAM) also focuses on the arts, with two days of live music all day!
Rockin’ the Rivers
Aug 8-10
Three Forks, Montana
Another camping concert, this time with a little rock and roll!
Rappin’ the Rivers
Aug 16-18
Cardwell, Montana
Now in its second year, Rappin’ the Rivers is building quite the following with those who enjoy rap, hip-hop & electronic dance music.
Forget Me Knot Festival
Aug 16-17
Cooke City, MT
Quite possibly one of the prettiest music venues in the state with the mountain backdrops and
Creekside Revival Music Festival
Aug 18-19
Pine Creek Lodge, Emigrant, MT
Music Venues
Pine Creek Lodge, photo by Kaden Harrison
Pine Creek Lodge
Emigrant, MT
Old Saloon
Emigrant, MT
Music Ranch Montana
Livingston, MT
Elm
Bozeman, MT
Rialto
Bozeman, MT
Bridger Brewing
Three Forks
The Attic
Livingston