Settle in for a week of independently-produced films with the 2026 Montana Film Festival with daily screenings from Thursday thru Sunday at The Roxy Theater on Missoula’s Hip Strip.

See Josh Farley’s “Magic Across America” show (rescheduled from October 21) for a double feature of entertainment with the comedy of Red McAdam at the Historic Philipsburg Theatre from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday.

The Three-O perform live 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday, October 22 at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown.

Get down to Live Jazz with Chuck Florence, David Horgan and Beth Lo at 6:00 pm Thursday at The Old Post in Downtown Missoula.

Arrive early with your black-belt brainy buds for Trivia Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell.

Show off that big brain of yours with Thursday Night Trivia at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each Thursday at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula.

Matthew Morris performs live 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday at Freestone Restaurant in Kalispell.

Singers, bands, instruments, duos, solos, and comedians: grab the mic, bring your talent, and light up the stage on Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursdays at The Jack Saloon up Graves Creek Road in Lolo.

Downtown Missoula’s Iron Horse Bar & Grill hosts Trivia hosted by DJ Carlos with 5 rounds of fun and prizes every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Bingo is hosted every Thursday at 6:30 pm by the Missoula Senior Center on The Hip Strip.

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.

Thursdays at The Rhino Bar in Downtown Missoula have Big Bucks Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Bring your buddies and torment your enemies with your knowledge of all things with Trivia Thursday night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Western Cider in Missoula.

Come on in to the Silver Bullet Bar and Casino in Columbia Falls for weekly Thursday Night Karaoke hosted by Bluette from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

See Lizzie: a Rock Musical by MissCast Productions at 7:30 pm nightly from Wednesday thru Sunday, also with a matinee at 2:00 pm Saturday in The Show Room at Zootown Arts Community Center in Downtown Missoula.

Cutler Creepshow’s 2026 “Haunted Insane Asylum” is ready to scare the bejeebers out of you at the old Powell County Memorial Hospital in Deer Lodge from 7:00 pm to Midnight on Thursday thru Saturday evenings October 22-23-24 and October 29-30-31.

Very Funny Weekly Comedy returns at 8:00 pm Thursday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Logjam Presents welcomes High Step Society for a live performance with Mystic Wolf at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Thursday, October 22.

Sign up to sing for Thursday Karaoke from 8:30 pm to Midnight, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment at Missoula Eagles Lodge #32.

Sign up to sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at The Timber Bar & Grill in Kalispell – Thursdays from 9:00 pm to closing time.

Karaoke is hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment & Productions from 9:00 pm to closing time every Tuesday & Thursday on the main stage at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon.

Local legend John Dunnigan returns to play at the Great Northern Bar in Downtown Whitefish at 9:30 pm Thursday.

Enjoy great tunes, craft beer, and good vibes to kick off your weekend with Live Music every Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Glacier Brewing Company in Polson.

Catch Eric Leadbetter as he debuts his high energy music and good vibes at Andy’s Crafthouse in Bigfork 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday.

Your Friday just got better with OffPitch Karaoke hosted by the lovely and talented Kendra to get your night started from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every week at Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing.

The Light, Land, and Local Hands Opening Reception runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, October 23 with live music by Ben Larson and The Boondocks at Philipsburg’s Illume Gallery West.

Join your cycling friends for the MTCX Nonprofit Kickoff Party Celebration & Annual Fundraiser at Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday.

Deer Lodge’s Old Montana Prison is back for spooky season with Terror in the Cellhouse “Unhinged” 6:00 pm to 12:00 am Midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Settle in with a glass of wine and WildWind Music live at Kalispell’s Waters Edge Winery 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday.

Experience the vibrant spirit of community at the historic Pearl Entertainer Theatre in Ronan, where Western Montana Musicians Cooperative hosts its weekly Friday Open Mic / Open Jam from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Foundation Entertainment presents North Fork Crossing + Silas Herman and the Tone Unit performing live from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday at The Second Story / 101 Central in Whitefish.

Bring your best vocals, your worst vocals, and your “I only sing after two drinks” vocals for Karaoke Night with Kaleidoscope Entertainment at The Jack Saloon in Lolo this Friday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Karmin Getit presents Sinister Seduction – an evening of devilish delights, bewitching beauties, sinful surprises and Halloween Burlesque at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm Friday.

Known for blending genres like country, soul, gospel, blues, and Americana into a powerful, emotional sound – the husband-and-wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as The War and Treaty perform live at Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus in Kalispell at 7:30 pm Friday.

Logjam Presents welcomes Shakey Graves for a live performance on the Fondness, etc. Tour with Wild Pink at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday.

Got a song in your head that’s ready to break free? Grab your friends and head on down to the F.O.E. North Valley Eagles #4018 in Columbia Falls for a night of Karaoke this Friday from 8:00 pm to Midnight.

Daisy Chain presents Jason Dea West as he takes you on a wild ride back to the roots on “The Way Back West” Tour with local openers Riddy Arman, Red McAdam, Dylan Running Crane and Old Time (OT) Hollow at Monk’s Bar in Downtown Missoula at 8:00 pm Friday.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke at Kalispell Eagles Lodge 234 starting at 8:00 pm Friday til 1:00 am.

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best songs for Karaoke Friday Night starting at 9:00 pm at A Sip of Montana at Woods Bay in Bigfork.

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

Roll in to the Spinnaker Bar & Grill in Lakeside for Karaoke starting at 9:00 pm every Friday.

Nashville 406 has your favorite numbers at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon playing live from 9:30 pm ’til closing time Friday.

Sign up for Loki Karaoke hosted by Brandon starting at 10:00 pm Friday at The Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge in Polson.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Senterline & Spirit Hotel for a FREE live concert performance at The Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday.

Missoula’s Mountain Line offers free weekend bus rides with hourly service between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm from the Downtown Transfer Center to Marshall Mountain Park from May thru October.

It’s the Cyclocross race & party of the year in Missoula! Rolling Thunder CX Weekend is happening 8:30 am to 8:30 pm on Saturday, and 9:15 am to 12:30 pm Sunday at Big Sky Brewing.

The Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op runs 9:00 am to 12:30 pm each Saturday thru October 31 in Downtown Hamilton.

The Clark Fork River Market is held in the Riverside Parking Lot east of Caras Park and Bear Tracks Bridge in Downtown Missoula, open 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays weekly thru October 31 – special promotions on October 24 include “Beyond the Basket” Clay + Wood Pop-Up, Liberty Lady Sewing & Custom Patches Pop-Up, Reverse Bingo / Golden Ticket Hunt, and live music sponsored by Leaf + Quiet with Clementine & Katko.

Missoula’s Health & Wellness Fair returns to help recharge and restore your physical, mental and emotional well-being 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, October 24 in the University Center Ballroom at the University of Montana.

Dust off your bicycle and roll out with your magical friends for Big Sky Brewing’s Witch & Warlock Ride benefit for Missoula Animal Services starting at 2:00 pm Saturday.

Wear your best costume to The Howling – a Halloween-themed benefit fundraiser for the Bitter Root Humane Association featuring dinner, drinks, live & silent auction, dessert dash, and entertainment at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds in Hamilton at 5:00 pm Saturday.

Catch Eric Leadbetter as he debuts his high energy music and good vibes at The Gunsight Saloon in Columbia Falls from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday.

Join Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing every Saturday for a fun-filled Play It Forward Bingo night hosted by Kendra from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Catch Music Bingo at Waters Edge Winery in Kalispell 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday.

Logjam Presents welcomes comedian Zoltan Kaszas on his Worldwide(ish) Fall 2026 Tour at The Wilma in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Saturday.

Sharpen your navigation skills in a costume with Grizzly Orienteering at the Halloween Night Orienteering event on the University of Montana campus starting at the UM Oval from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday.

Be there for the start of hoops season with Montana Griz Men’s Basketball vs CSU Bakersfield 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, October 24 inside Dahlberg Arena at the UM Adams Center in Missoula. Go Griz!

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

Last Best Cabaret presents the Four Oh! Six Follies, this time with “The Fellas” at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula at 7:00 pm Saturday.

Don’t miss Merie Productions‘ last Dueling Pianos show of the season in Kalispell, featuring Dustin Brayley and Ross Bridgeman on the keys, and Don Caverly on drums, taking your requests all night long in The Juliet Lounge at Mountain Prime Steakhouse 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday. (SOLD OUT)

Solomon Jaye’s Tap Into Soul blends multi-octave vocals and world-class tap dancing with a soulful setlist of classic and contemporary chart-topping hits at Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center at Victor School at 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday.

Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale presents Pictures in Music: Masterworks 2 featuring Music Director Julia Tai and acclaimed guest violinist Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu exploring the connection between sound and visual storytelling 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Saturday and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday at the UM Dennison Theatre.

The Hoedown Showdown country swing dance competition returns to Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon at 7:30 pm Saturday, October 24, with the good times continuing with Legendary Beat Production’s DJ Takeover by MCD (Misfit Country Dancing) from 9:00 pm ’til closing time.

What happens at Karaoke stays at Karaoke (sometimes) with “Carrie-Okie” at Mike’s Alcan Bar and Grill in Frenchtown from 8:00 pm Saturday ’til 1:15 am.

Raise the roof with Saturday Night Karaoke from 9:00 pm to Midnight at Bunkhouse Whiskey in Philipsburg.

Roll in to the Spinnaker Bar & Grill in Lakeside for Karaoke starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday night.

Blow it up with TNT Karaoke 9:00 pm to 2:00 am on the 2nd and 4th Saturday every month at the 2nd Chance Saloon in Ronan.

It’s always a good ol’ time when Zootown Karaoke hosts Karaoke Night starting at 9:00 pm every Saturday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Sing with Angelic Tunes Karaoke from 9:30 pm Saturday to 1:30 am at the Rainbow Bar & Casino in Kalispell.

Get down at the Absolutely Saturday Dance Party hosted by DJ Kris Moon at 10:00 pm Saturday at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

A sure sign that winter is on the way is when you can sell your old snow sports gear, and find amazing deals on equipment for the coming season at the 2026 SOS Fair / Annual Ski Swap 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday at the Missoula Fairgrounds.

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

Jesse, the Ocelot hosts a free weekly Open Mic in the Root Cellar (or outside when weather allows) at Leaf + Quiet on Missoula’s Northside from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sundays.

Solomon Jaye’s Tap Into Soul blends multi-octave vocals and world-class tap dancing with a soulful setlist of classic and contemporary chart-topping hits at Seeley-Swan High School 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday.

Catch Eric Leadbetter for a Sunday afternoon show at the Shotgun Sanctuary in Bonner starting at 4:00 pm.

Missoula’s OddPitch Brewing hosts a Sunday Pinball Tournament every week from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

There’s live music in The Vault at Philipsburg Brewing with the Watson Mills Duo 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday.

It’s Bingo with a Beat! – Soundcheck Bingo at 6:00 pm every Sunday at KT’s Hayloft Saloon in Lolo.

Join your benevolent hosts Paul and Stu for Dram Tuff Trivia from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday night at the Dram Shop Central in Midtown Missoula.

Stop in to Missoula’s Draught Works Brewery for Sunday Night Jazz from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm featuring a rotating list of great local Missoula jazz musicians and groups for a relaxing way to wrap up the weekend – featured musician on October 25 is Loren Stillman.

Wrap up your weekend with Rockin‘ Sunday Night Karaoke at 8:00 pm at at Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon, hosted by Pro DJ Entertainment.

We have around 50 live music events listed for this weekend – take your pick!

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of autumn activities, spooky Halloween fun, and outdoor events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead, Mission and Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier and even Northwestern Montana, there are some outstanding pit stops to make along the way.

Get out & enjoy our locally-owned bars & restaurants with Montana grown / made food and beverages – they need your business! Try a new local brew! Get your autumn pumpkin latte at a local coffee spot. Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a challenging (or relaxing) hike or mountain bike ride. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. Try your luck with some fun local bingo. Stretch that big brain at one of the local trivia nights. Sing your favorite karaoke song, or catch a live music show. Enjoy safely and responsibly.

Please confirm event details at the source before you go. Last minute changes are common, especially due to weather and holidays. With each event listing, we try to include a web page or event link with more information you can check for changes.