With the flip of the calendar, early September’s starting to look and feel like the end of summer and autumn’s on the way. The MUG is here with all the Weekend PICKS to help you lock in for all the music, markets and events this Thursday thru Sunday that you don’t wanna miss around Missoula and Western Montana!

Catch up on the newest developments of the business of beer at the Montana Brewers Conference hosted by the Montana Brewers Association at the Downtown Missoula Holiday Inn on Thursday and Friday.

The Anaconda Community Market connects the community of Anaconda to fresh food, local makers, and artisans – this Thursday is the last Anaconda market of the summer – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Downtown Anaconda.

Travis Yost / Love is a Dog performs live 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, September 4 at Bitter Root Brewing in Hamilton.

Meet up at 6:00 pm at the UM Footbridge parking lot for this week’s TNR / Thursday Night MTB Ride up Deer Creek to the top of Mount Sentinel.

Bring your instrument, request a tune, and Jazz Jam with the S&H Elephant Gerald house band, The JIVE from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday at Stave & Hoop in Downtown Missoula.

If your brain stuffed full of a lifetime of music, bring it on in to Missoula’s Sunrise Saloon at 8:30 pm Thursday for “Name That Tune” Night. In the back room, it’s Thirsty Thursday Karaoke hosted by DJ Nite Wolf from 8:00 pm til closing time at Missoula’s Dark Horse Bar.

Enjoy live Irish music, dance, food and family fun at the Fáilte Montana Irish Festival at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm on First Friday.

Torrents presents a magical evening of art and community at The Confluence Center in Downtown Missoula featuring “Spellbound”, a group exhibition/fundraiser for local artist studio VonCommon from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on First Friday.

The Silver Dollar Bar in Downtown Missoula is having their own First Friday party and Art Market starting at 4:00 pm, and three bands playing live starting from 7:00 pm.

Hamilton’s Downtown Association hosts First Friday each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with businesses open late, art galleries showcasing exhibits, live music, food and beverages.

Member September at the Missoula Art Museum with kicks off with Tom Catmull performing live 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on First Friday in Downtown Missoula.

There’ll be a Back to School Parking Lot Party featuring the Lady Circus, with music by The Benevolents at Old Bull Brewing in Frenchtown Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

First Friday features artist Dianne Beesley at PureWest Missoula – Christie’s International Real Estate from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Wolf and The Moons are playing live from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday at Missoula’s Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery.

There’s a new DIY arts venue in Downtown Missoula – on First Friday: The Space holds its Soft Opening with art by Jazmine Raymond and music by Boston McDonald from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

First Friday Party featuring art from Breze Schmitz and music from Beau Akimbo at Cranky Sam Public House in Missoula from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

JoJo DiSalvo brings back some Good Ol’ Country music to dance to at The Rustic Hut in Florence at 8:00 pm Friday.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome Jeff Crosby for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Friday.

The summer farmers’ market season is reaching the late summer stretch, including Orchard Homes in Missoula, Anaconda, Columbia Falls and Ronan on Thursday, Polson and Saint Ignatius on Friday, and all the ones in Downtown Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, Stevensville, Arlee, and Hot Springs on Saturday morning. On Sunday, there are farmers markets in Seeley Lake, Columbia Falls and Ronan to check out.

The MUG’s Western Montana Summer Farmers Markets guide is ready to help – save the link and get around to all of ’em over the remaining weeks of the season.

The Prairie Sisters Vintage Market is happening at The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Bring the kids to a new play with Montana Repertory Theatre about friendship and overcoming adversity by JM Christiansen, “JabberDoggy (and Other Made-Up Words)” with performances at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm Saturday, and 2:00 pm on Sunday at The ZACC in Downtown Missoula.

RV Truck Sales in Missoula hosts their 3rd Annual Car Show 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday.

Montana Brewers Association presents the 2025 Fall Rendezvous Brewfest 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday at Caras Park in Downtown Missoula, with live music by John Floridis and Tom Catmull.

Reminisce with old friends (and new) at the 34th Annual Missoula Urban Demonstration (MUD) Garden Party at 6:00 pm Saturday.

UM Griz Football returns with the Black Out Game 2025 Season Opener vs Central Washington at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula with kickoff at 6:00 pm Saturday.

Kenan Flannery is joined by Isaac Elliott for an unforgettable night of Irish folk music 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday at Missoula’s Draught Works.

Saturday night is a guaranteed good time when The Northern Lights Band plays live on stage from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Jack Saloon in Lolo.

Don’t miss Saturday Night Tease: a Burlesque Tribute to Saturday Night Live 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Badlander in Downtown Missoula.

Groove Solventless & Logjam Presents welcome DJ Briggs for a FREE live concert performance at the Top Hat and post-Griz game after party in Downtown Missoula at 10:30 pm Saturday.

Sunday Streets Missoula takes over the Northside neighborhood for a car-free afternoon devoted to bikes and pedestrians from 12:00 pm Noon to 4:00 pm Sunday.

We have around 60 live music events listed for the weekend – take your pick! Summer’s winding down, take advantage of patio season while it’s still here. You can’t go wrong with seeking out all the excellent rooftop bars and outdoor patios to soak in this early September Montana weather.

No matter what direction you wanna get outta town, you can’t go wrong. Lots of summer weekend activities and events are happening not only around Missoula, but all the way up the Flathead and the Bitterroot valleys, east to Phillipsburg and Anaconda, and out west past Alberton. If you’re headed up to Whitefish and Glacier, 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! Support our local artists and vendors at the area markets. Take the family for a brisk outdoor hike – all the trails are waiting. Pre-fall conditions are excellent just about everywhere for mountain biking. While the rivers season is winding down, summer fishing and floating is still great on the lakes. Catch a classic movie screening or a stand-up comedy night. 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.

“September morn –
We danced until the night became a brand new day
Two lovers playing scenes from some romantic play
September morning
Still can make me feel that way”
– Neil Diamond, “September Morn”

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

Do you have a Western Montana event you would like to have included on The MUG? Click HERE to submit your event!

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