David Crismore hosts Open Mic Night for musicians, comedians and poets 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm every other Wednesday at The Silver Bullet Bar & Casino in Columbia Falls
Elephant Gerald’s Anything Goes Jazz Jam happens from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula
The Flinns perform live alongside Brendon Roy Mount at Longstaff House in Missoula from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Wednesday, July 15
Enjoy Music in the Park with the Missoula City Band's 2026 Summer Concert Series happening at 7:30 pm Wednesdays thru August 12 at Missoula's Bonner Park; featured entertainment on July 15 will be the one and only Bob Wire
The Farmers Market at Libby is every 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursday thru September 24 at the Libby Lofts in Libby - featured music on July 16 is Billy Powell
Missoula Art Museum's Third Thursday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm features closing exhibits from Sara Siestreem, Kevin Bell and Aspen & Cameron Decker and live music by Andrea Harsell on July 16
The Columbia Falls Community Market happens every Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, May 14 thru September 24 with local food producers, artists, creative artists, live music, food trucks and more - featured music on July 16 is the Kenny James Miller Band
Downtown ToNight returns to Caras Park for another epic summer in Downtown Missoula with live music, food trucks, children's activities and Missoula Makers Collective Summer Market pop-up 5:00 pm to 9:00 every Thursday from June thru August - featured music on July 16 is The Joe Martinez Band
Relax with live music featuring Chris Bohenek and Sam Nelson at Ponderosa Wine Bar & Bistro in Hamilton 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, July 16
If wine makes you wiser, it’ll come in handy for Smarty Pants Trivia Thursday Nights hosted by David Crismore & Co. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell
Western Montana Musicians Cooperative presents True North with American roots troubadours Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel at the Pearl Theater in Ronan 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday, July 16
Meggie McDonald plays live on the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday, July 16
Under The Big Sky Music Festival, Rodeo & Roundup rides back onto Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish with a weekend of (SOLD OUT) top Country & Bluegrass bands and performers on Friday, July 17; Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19
Mountain Roots Rendezvous Music Festival featuring The Kitchen Dwellers on The Homestead behind the 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan from 3:30 pm Friday, July 17 thru 4:30 am Saturday; and 9:30 am Saturday, July 18 thru 6:30 am Sunday
Take in a live stage performance of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale The Jungle Book at Missoula Children's Theatre at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Friday, July 17
Woodtick Festival in Darby is back with an awesome lineup starting at 4:00 pm Friday July 17 and 1:30 pm Saturday, July 18
Stop in at Hamilton's Ravalli Fun Center for their 93 Days of Summer Music Fest with live music playing on the outdoor stage 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm Friday, July 17 and 11:30 am to 11:00 pm Saturday, July 18
Enjoy live music from Colby Dean and the amenities of Lolo Hot Springs Resort 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, July 17
Circus Mutt duo plays live acoustic covers and originals at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, July 17
Chow down and chill a little at Missoula's newest Friday night tradition starts this summer - the Friday Food Truck Pod at the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip from 5:30 to 8:00 pm each Friday thru the summertime
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