Name: 23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Downtown Missoula)
Start: 2026-02-22T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-22T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Downtown Missoula

February 2026
Missoula Big Sky Reptile Expo at Big Sky High School

February 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Big Sky High School 3100 South Ave West, Missoula, Montana, United States

Slither, crawl, walk to Big Sky High School in Missoula for the Big Sky Reptile Expo from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, February 21

$10
Griz Dip Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Montana at Missoula Fairgrounds

February 21 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Missoula Fairgrounds 1101 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana, United States

Grab your friends, family, and coworkers, and run, jump, or crawl into the icy waters at the Griz Dip Polar Plunge to make a big splash for Special Olympics Montana at the Missoula Fairgrounds 12:00 pm Noon on Saturday, February 21

$125
23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Downtown Missoula)

February 21 @ 12:15 pm - 9:45 pm 23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Downtown Missoula)

Downtown Missoula Missoula, Montana, United States

The 23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival features daily screenings around Downtown Missoula at The Wilma, Zootown Arts Community Center and Missoula Children’s Theatre from Friday, February 13 thru Sunday, February 22
Receive: a Dance for the Wild at Westside Theater

February 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Receive: a Dance for the Wild at Westside Theater

Westside Theater 1200 Shakespeare Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Bare Bait Dance presents RECEIVE, a Dance for the Wild at Missoula's Westside Theater with performances at 7:30 pm Friday, February 20; and 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm Saturday, February 21

$22
Montana Repertory Theatre “Can’t Drink Salt Water” with UM School of Theatre & Dance at UM Montana Theatre

February 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Montana Repertory Theatre “Can’t Drink Salt Water” with UM School of Theatre & Dance at UM Montana Theatre

UM Montana Theatre 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana, United States

Montana Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of Kendra Mylnechuk Potter’s "Can’t Drink Salt Water" with the UM School of Theatre & Dance in the Montana Theatre with performances from Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22

$12 – $75
Hot Springs BBQ & Rock Weekend with Kelly Lynn and Bob Wire at the Symes Hotel

February 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hot Springs BBQ & Rock Weekend with Kelly Lynn and Bob Wire at the Symes Hotel

Symes Hotel 209 Wall Street North, Hot Springs, Montana, United States

The Symes Hot Springs Hotel is turning it up with a BBQ & Rock Weekend featuring live music with Kelly Lynn performing rock classics 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, February 20; and Bob Wire getting a little wild with honky tonk and Americana classics starting 6:00 pm Saturday, February 20
Alpine Theatre Project presents “Lady Day” – an evening w/ Billie Holiday at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

February 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Alpine Theatre Project presents “Lady Day” – an evening w/ Billie Holiday at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

Alpine Theater Project Studios - Mountain Center Mall 6475 US Highway 93 South, Whitefish, Montana, United States

ATP presents "Lady Day" - an Evening with Billie Holiday at Emerson's Bar & Grill at Mountain Mall in Whitefish with performances at 7:00 pm Thursdays thru Saturdays February 12 thru February, and February 19 thru 22, and Sunday matinee performances at 3:00 pm February 15 and 22

$39
Meggie McDonald at Draught Works

February 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Draught Works 915 Toole Avenue, Missoula, Montana, United States

Meggie McDonald plays live on the murphy stage at Missoula's Draught Works 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, February 21

Free
Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan

February 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan

The Pearl (Entertainer) Theatre 410 Main Street SW, Montana, United States

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Saturday Community Open Jam, starting at 7:00 pm

Free
Receive: a Dance for the Wild at Westside Theater

February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Receive: a Dance for the Wild at Westside Theater

Westside Theater 1200 Shakespeare Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Bare Bait Dance presents RECEIVE, a Dance for the Wild at Missoula's Westside Theater with performances at 7:30 pm Friday, February 20; and 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm Saturday, February 21

$22
Montana Repertory Theatre “Can’t Drink Salt Water” with UM School of Theatre & Dance at UM Montana Theatre

February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Montana Repertory Theatre “Can’t Drink Salt Water” with UM School of Theatre & Dance at UM Montana Theatre

UM Montana Theatre 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana, United States

Montana Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of Kendra Mylnechuk Potter’s "Can’t Drink Salt Water" with the UM School of Theatre & Dance in the Montana Theatre with performances from Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22

$12 – $75
The Wizard of Oz Experience at Cutler Bros. Theatre

February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm The Wizard of Oz Experience at Cutler Bros. Theatre

Cutler Bros. Theatre 301 Main St, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States

Enjoy an interactive Wizard of Oz experience at the Cutler Bros. Theatre in Deer Lodge 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21

Free
The Elephant Gerald Project at Stave & Hoop

February 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Stave & Hoop 223 N. Higgins - Alley Entrance, Missoula, United States

Make your way down the alley, through the door and down the stairs to Stave & Hoop Speakeasy in Downtown Missoula to catch The Elephant Gerald Project playing hot vintage jazz 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday, February 21

Free
February Karaoke Night hosted by DJ Carlos at Monk’s Bar

February 21 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Monk's Bar 221 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Sing your heart out at February Karaoke Night hosted by DJ Carlos at Monk's Bar in Downtown Missoula starting 9:00 pm on Saturday, February 21

Free
Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes

February 21 @ 9:00 pm - 1:30 am

Westside Lanes & Fun Center 1615 Wyoming, Missoula, Montana, United States

Solid Sound Karaoke is hosted Fridays & Saturdays in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Missoula's Westside Lanes 9:00 pm til closing time

Free
Trent Brooks Band at The Sunrise Saloon

February 21 @ 9:00 pm - 1:30 am Trent Brooks Band at The Sunrise Saloon

Sunrise Saloon and Casino 1101 Strand Avenue, Missoula, MT

The Trent Brooks Band returns for your outlaw country live music and dancing entertainment starting at 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday at Missoula's Sunrise Saloon

Free
Jerry Garcia tribute Ancient Footprints at Great Northern Bar

February 21 @ 9:30 pm - 1:30 am Jerry Garcia tribute Ancient Footprints at Great Northern Bar

Great Northern Bar & Grill 27 Central Avenue, Whitefish, United States

Jerry Garcia tribute Ancient Footprints returns to The Great Northern Bar in Whitefish with shows starting at 9:30 pm Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21

$10
Absolutely Saturday Dance Party with DJ Kris Moon at The Badlander

February 21 @ 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Absolutely Saturday Dance Party with DJ Kris Moon at The Badlander

The Badlander 208 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, United States

Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula
Bingo in the Bay Sunday at A Sip of Montana

February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bingo in the Bay Sunday at A Sip of Montana

A Sip of Montana – Woods Bay Tap House, Bar & Casino 14509 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, Montana, United States

Come on down to A Sip of Montana on Woods Bay, and play BINGO from Noon to 3:00 pm Sunday with your favorite host Sultry Sarah

Free
23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Downtown Missoula)

February 22 @ 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm 23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Downtown Missoula)

Downtown Missoula Missoula, Montana, United States

The 23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival features daily screenings around Downtown Missoula at The Wilma, Zootown Arts Community Center and Missoula Children’s Theatre from Friday, February 13 thru Sunday, February 22

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February 2026

Missoula Big Sky Reptile Expo at Big Sky High School

Griz Dip Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Montana at Missoula Fairgrounds

23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Downtown Missoula)

Receive: a Dance for the Wild at Westside Theater

Montana Repertory Theatre “Can’t Drink Salt Water” with UM School of Theatre & Dance at UM Montana Theatre

Hot Springs BBQ & Rock Weekend with Kelly Lynn and Bob Wire at the Symes Hotel

Alpine Theatre Project presents “Lady Day” – an evening w/ Billie Holiday at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

Meggie McDonald at Draught Works

Community Open Jam Night with Western Montana Musicians Cooperative at The Entertainer Theatre in Ronan

Receive: a Dance for the Wild at Westside Theater

Montana Repertory Theatre “Can’t Drink Salt Water” with UM School of Theatre & Dance at UM Montana Theatre

The Wizard of Oz Experience at Cutler Bros. Theatre

The Elephant Gerald Project at Stave & Hoop

February Karaoke Night hosted by DJ Carlos at Monk’s Bar

Solid Sound Karaoke in the Bowl Dog Lounge at Westside Lanes

Trent Brooks Band at The Sunrise Saloon

Jerry Garcia tribute Ancient Footprints at Great Northern Bar

Absolutely Saturday Dance Party with DJ Kris Moon at The Badlander

Bingo in the Bay Sunday at A Sip of Montana

23rd Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Downtown Missoula)