Events in Southwest Montana
Looking for Something to Do in Southwest Montana?
You’ve come to the right place. From small-town festivals and live music under the stars to farmers markets and seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening here. Explore our list of events and find your next Montana moment - wherever the road takes you.
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Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Lost CanyonsJun 10 – Jul 22, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsAlive at Five is Helena’s signature summer tradition, drawing friends, families, and visitors downtown each week for an evening of live music, local food and drinks, and community connection. Featuring... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Talbott BrothersJun 17, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 442-5960Welcome to the Start of Summer in Helena!Kick off the season with an unforgettable evening of live music, community spirit, and summer celebration.Taking the stage are The Talbott Brothers, whose heartfelt... -
Helmville, MT
Old Salt FestivalJun 19 – 21, 2026
Community Event, Music, Educational EventOld Salt Festival 2026 There is a difference between crowds and community.Between events and gatherings.Between what fills a weekend and what builds a culture.The Old Salt Festival honors that tradition,... -
Dillon, MT
Blue Camas: Memory and HomelandJun 19, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 683-5027Aspen Decker is an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (T̓ata̓yáqn, Ql̓isp̓é, and Ksanka) and a speaker of her tribal language, Nsélišcn (Salish language).During this special... -
Deer Lodge, MT
Territorial DaysJun 20, 2026
Community Event, Historical Event, Music, Parade, Festival/DaysPhone: 406-846-2094The 36th Annual Territorial Days Celebration in Deer Lodge will be held on June 20, 2026.Join in the festivities as Deer Lodge celebrates the heritage of the area with a variety of family friendly events from... -
Philipsburg, MT
Blues, Brews, and BBQJun 20, 2026
Community Event, MusicPhone: (406) 859-3353Summer truly arrives in Montana when the annual Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event takes over downtown Philipsburg.Local barbecue masters showcase their skills, sharing tips while the air fills with the... -
Whitehall, MT
Enchanted Faire at the Star TheatreJun 20, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing Arts, Theatre/TheaterPhone: (406) 498-3807Gold Junction Presents and Whitehall's Whimsical Wonders bring you the 4th Annual ENCHANTED FAIRE! Bring the whole family to enjoy an enchanted trail of gnome homes and fairy dwellings, live music, magicians,... -
Dillon, MT
Live Music with Nick Spear at BannackJun 20, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 834-3413Hailing from Kalispell, Nick Spear is a gifted songwriter and storyteller whose music weaves together vivid, intricate narratives. His work has reached audiences beyond the stage, with songs featured on A&E... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Ten Years Gone Celebrating Montana History FestJun 24, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsJoin us for a special Alive at Five as we celebrate Montana History Fest and the new Montana Heritage Center. Spend the evening exploring Montana’s rich history, enjoying live music on the Capitol lawn, and... -
Augusta, MT
Augusta American Legion RodeoJun 26 – 28, 2026
Community Event, Competition, Rodeo, Music, Parade, Racing EventThe Annual Augusta American Legion Rodeo will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Augusta, Montana. This rodeo is held at Augusta's Legion Rodeo Grounds.In addition, there's a weekend full of festivities... -
Deer Lodge, MT
Big Sky Draft Horse ExpoJun 26 – 28, 2026
Community Event, Competition, MusicPhone: 406-490-1305The Big Sky Draft Horse Expo currently is the only draft horse show held in Montana.Competitions, live music, good food, and more!Witness first-hand the immense power of draft horse and mule teams as they... -
Augusta, MT
Augusta Rodeo WeekendJun 26 – 28, 2026
Community Event, Rodeo, Parade, MusicAn annual event, Augusta Rodeo Weekend is a time to celebrate the sport of rodeo and small-town Montana. Festivities include live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday, vendors, a rodeo parade, rodeo performances,... -
Butte, MT
Watchhouse at the MotherlodeJun 26, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 723-3602Watchhouse, the North Carolina duo of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, have announced their new studio album Rituals, arriving May 30, 2025 via Tiptoe Tiger Music and Thirty Tigers. The project is their first... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Honey Island Swamp BandJul 1, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsJoin us for an exciting evening supporting the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Montana Special Olympics, organizations dedicated to empowering athletes and fostering inclusion through sports and community... -
Butte, MT
Freedom FestivalJul 3 – 4, 2026
Community Event, Holiday Event, Parade, MusicThis Fourth of July, head to the historic town of Butte for the Freedom Festival. The festivities begin on July 3rd as Town Pump sponsors the annual iconic fireworks launched from the base of Butte's famous... -
Dillon, MT
Dillon DaysJul 3 – 5, 2026
Community Event, Cowboy Poetry, Competition, Music, Performing Arts, Car ShowDillon Days 2026 is a vibrant community celebration in Dillon, Montana, on South Montana Street. Hosted by the Dillon Montana Community Foundation, the event offers a variety of activities for all ages.... -
Dillon, MT
Live Music with Tammie Jones at BannackJul 4, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing Arts, State Park EventPhone: (406) 834-3413A long-time friend of the park, Tammie has been entertaining people at Bannack for many years. Original and classic tunes sure to get the toe tapping.
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Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Give It To 'Em FlorabelleJul 8, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsAlive at Five is Helena’s popular summer concert series, bringing the community together every Wednesday evening in downtown Helena. Held on the Walking Mall, the event features live music from local and... -
East Helena, MT
East Helena Food Truck Festival - JulyJul 9, 2026
Community Event, MusicOur mission is to create a fun, welcoming space that brings the community together while supporting local food trucks, artisans, makers, and small businesses.These festivals also serve as an opportunity to... -
Butte, MT
Montana Folk FestivalJul 10 – 12, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing Arts, Festival/DaysPhone: 406-497-6464With performances and demonstrations from over 200 musicians, dancers and craftspeople from across the nation, the Montana Folk Festival is one of the largest FREE outdoor music festivals in the Northwest. The... -
Philipsburg, MT
Boots in the 'burg - JulyJul 11, 2026
Community Event, MusicCome experience the kind of night that reminds you why small-town summers are unforgettable.At Boots in the ’Burg, downtown comes alive with live music, dancing, local vendors, and a crowd that's ready to have... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Madeline HawthorneJul 15, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsEnjoy sneak peak of the next Grandstreet Theatre performance before Madeline Hawthorne takes the stage. Born in New England, based in Bozeman Montana, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Madeline... -
Sheridan, MT
Sheridan DaysJul 16 – 19, 2026
Community Event, Festival/Days, Racing Event, Competition, MusicSheridan Days 2026 - Wizard of 0z - "There is no place like Home"We have a four-day event with three nights of live music.Thursday night we close down Main Street for music starting at 6:00 pm. We encourage... -
Anaconda, MT
Art in Washoe ParkJul 17 – 19, 2026
Music, Community Event, Art ShowPhone: (406) 563-2422Art in Washoe Park is one of the best shows in southwest Montana. Over 80 juried art and craft booths from around the US, ethnic foods, and professional entertainment are offered all three days. This show is... -
Helena, MT
Symphony Under the StarsJul 18, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: 406-442-1860Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of local food and drinks, amazing music, and a stunning fireworks show.Symphony Under the Stars is a Helena tradition that began in 2004. Each summer, the Helena... -
Dillon, MT
Bannack DaysJul 18 – 19, 2026
Historical Event, Community Event, Educational Event, Music, State Park Event, Festival/DaysPhone: 406-834-3413Held the third full weekend in July, Bannack Days is a celebration of pioneer life.For a nominal fee, breakfast will be served in the Hotel Meade beginning at 7:00 am both days. A variety of lunch options will... -
Helena, MT
Last Chance Stampede Fair and RodeoJul 21 – 25, 2026
Community Event, Rodeo, Music, Competition, FairPhone: 406-457-8516Montana towns are often defined by their rodeos. Ask any Montanan what they are looking forward to this summer, and they will probably mention one of the many rodeos or fairs across the state. The Last Chance... -
Butte, MT
Killer Queen – A Tribute to Queen Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie MercuryJul 22, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 723-3602Killer Queen is one of the world’s premier tributes to Queen, delivering an unforgettable live concert experience that celebrates the music and legacy of one of rock’s greatest bands. Fronted by Patrick Myers... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Tylor and the Train RobbersJul 22, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsFor more than a decade, Tylor & the Train Robbers have been captivating audiences with their authentic blend of roots country and Americana. Forged on the road through years of nonstop touring, the... -
Cardwell, MT
Headwaters Country JamJul 23 – 25, 2026
Community Event, Music, Festival/DaysPhone: 855-821-9212Headwaters Country Jam came to life in June 2008. The summer concert set has come back every year since. The Bridge near Three Forks provides a venue with 159 acres – attendees can both enjoy the music and set... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - North Fork CrossingJul 29, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsAlive at Five is Helena’s premier summer concert series, bringing the community together each week for live music, local food and drinks, and a vibrant downtown atmosphere. Featuring talented regional and... -
East Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Insufficient Funds BandAug 5, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsJoin us at Main Street Park in East Helena for this week's Alive at Five, the signature summer tradition, bringing friends, families, and visitors together for an evening of live music, great food, local... -
Anaconda, MT
Smeltermens DayAug 7 – 9, 2026
Community Event, Festival/Days, Cultural Event, Historical Event, Music, Parade, Racing Event, CompetitionPhone: 406-563-2400Anaconda's Smeltermens Day Celebrations include three days of packed fun for all! Highlights include a Parade, Brewfest, tours of the Anaconda Stack and more in this annual community celebration. Shop at local... -
Pony, MT
Dominick Antonelli at the Pony BarAug 7, 2026
Community Event, Performing Arts, MusicPhone: (412) 519-5634Dominick Antonelli is on his first national tour and will be sharing his second to last show at The Pony Bar in Pony, MT on Friday August 7th, 2026 from 6-8pm.Come out for an evening of original music, stories... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Too Slim and the TaildraggersAug 12, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsCome out to the brewery for this week's Alive at Five with Too Slim & the Taildraggers.Tim “Too Slim” Langford is a powerhouse guitarist and seasoned blues rocker whose style draws from a wide range of... -
East Helena, MT
East Helena Food Truck Festival - AugustAug 13, 2026
Community Event, MusicWhat began in 2024 as a simple idea to bring people together has quickly grown into a beloved community celebration that now welcomes 1,500 - 2,000 attendees at each event throughout the summer. Families gather... -
Butte, MT
An Ri Ra Montana Irish FestivalAug 14 – 16, 2026
Community Event, Festival/Days, Music, Arts And Crafts Show, Cultural EventPhone: 406-723-3177An Ri Ra is a Montana Irish Festival that promotes Irish culture and is held in Butte, Montana. The festival brings in performers from around the country and Ireland who will perform both traditional and... -
Boulder, MT
MooshfestAug 14 – 15, 2026
Community Event, Music, Educational EventPhone: (406) 225-4015Gates open at 11 am Friday and 8 am Saturday.A weekend of music, art and frequency-healing presented by Ty Walker and the Humanoids.MooshFest is a place where humans and aliens coexist for a weekend to raise... -
Ennis, MT
Fly Fishing and Outdoor FestivalAug 15, 2026
Educational Event, Fishing Event, Music, Community Event, Competition, Festival/DaysPhone: 406-682-4388This festival weekend includes celebrity speakers and seminars, casting clinics and competitions, fly-fishing clinics, kids' programs, BBQs, live music, and raffles. Join us for fly tying seminars, fly casting... -
Philipsburg, MT
Philipsburg Rotary Annual Charity Summer Concert and AuctionAug 15, 2026
Community Event, MusicGet ready to groove because the Summer Concert is back and better than ever with the 16th Annual Philipsburg Summer Concert & Charity Auction! Join us on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, for a day of incredible... -
Virginia City, MT
Virginia City Grand Victorian BallAug 15, 2026
Community Event, MusicPhone: 1-800-829-2969Join us for Virginia City's Annual Grand Victorian Ball!Participants, dressed in Victorian era style, will promenade through town then spend an evening dancing classic reels and waltzes under the guidance of... -
Lincoln, MT
Rockin' The Rockies Music FestivalAug 21 – 22, 2026
Performing Arts, Music, Community EventRockin' the Rockies brings a variety of bands to the beautiful Lincoln, Montana area for a weekend of great live music, vendors and full bar. Join MC Andy Cantrell with special guest Rick Reed. All weekend... -
Dillon, MT
Montana's Biggest WeekendSep 4 – 7, 2026
Music, Rodeo, Competition, Community EventPhone: (406) 925-9420Plan to be in Dillon Montana each Labor Day weekend for Montana's Biggest Weekend! Festivities begin Friday, September 4 in the fairgrounds arena with the Ranch Rodeo. Buy a fair button and you are there!The... -
Helmville, MT
Helmville RodeoSep 6 – 7, 2026
Community Event, Competition, Rodeo, MusicPhone: 406-288-3273Rodeo is the lifeblood of summer in Southwest Montana. Around every corner, and in every charming community you’ll find a rodeo. Helmville is one of those charming small towns that doesn’t get enough attention... -
Helena, MT
Helena SeptemberfestSep 11 – 13, 2026
Community Event, Racing Event, Competition, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: 406-447-1535Get ready as the Gulch Goes Galactic during the 6th Annual Helena SeptemberFest, Sept. 11–13, 2026.This free, family-friendly celebration transforms Last Chance Gulch into a weekend packed with competition,... -
Boulder, MT
Music and Arts FestivalSep 12, 2026
Community Event, Festival/Days, MusicPhone: 406-225-4039Summer is drawing to a close, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate those final days than with music and art under Montana’s big sky. The annual Music & Arts Festival, now in its 24th year, will... -
Virginia City, MT
Miner's Day in Virginia CitySep 12, 2026
Community Event, Educational Event, Music, CompetitionPhone: 800-829-2969Join us for Miner's Day to celebrate the history of Virginia City!This family fun event will provide gold mining demonstrations, history presentations, a walking tour to the Point of Discovery, stagecoach rides... -
Townsend, MT
Townsend Fall FestOct 2 – 4, 2026
Community Event, Music, Festival/Days, Arts And Crafts Show, Car ShowCelebrate Autumn at Townsend Rotary’s Fall Fest!There’s no better way to welcome fall than at Townsend Rotary’s Fall Fest, the first weekend in October! Join us for three unforgettable days filled with live... -
Ennis, MT
Annual Hunters FeedOct 23, 2026
Community Event, Music, CompetitionPhone: (406) 682-4388The Ennis Chamber of Commerce's Ennis Hunters Feed is held every year on the Friday before rifle season opens. We welcome hunters, families, friends and food enthusiasts from 3:00 - 5:00 pm to taste a little... -
Helena, MT
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Bon Jovi's "Slippery When Wet"Oct 28, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 447-8481Remember the days of dropping the needle on a record and listening to an album from start to finish? Relive that experience with a live concert event like no other as The Black Jacket Symphony performs Bon... -
Helena, MT
Swan Lake - World Ballet Company at the Helena Civic CenterNov 2, 2026
Community Event, Performing Arts, MusicPhone: (406) 447-8481The legendary story of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, where destiny and magic intertwine in a timeless struggle between good and evil. Featuring a cast of 50... -
Butte, MT
Swan Lake at the Mother LodeNov 6, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 723-3602The legendary story of Swan Lake soars to life in a dazzling production by World Ballet Company, where destiny and enchantment collide in an eternal struggle between light and darkness. Showcasing 50... -
Butte, MT
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at the MotherlodeNov 24, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: (406) 723-3602Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America - a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class... -
Butte, MT
Nutcracker: World Ballet Company in ButteNov 28, 2026
Community Event, Holiday Event, Performing Arts, MusicPhone: (406) 723-3602A Holiday Journey of Wonder and MagicCelebrate the season with The Nutcracker, a timeless ballet that delights audiences of all ages and brings imagination to life.Follow Marie on a Christmas Eve adventure as... -
Ennis, MT
Spirit of Christmas StrollDec 4, 2026
Community Event, Music, Holiday Event, CompetitionPhone: 406-682-4388Join us to ring in the holiday season in historic Ennis, Montana! Tree lighting, local shop customer appreciation, local non-profits sharing hot chocolate, light parade, and tree lighting! Check out the... -
Augusta, MT
Augusta Festival of TreesDec 5, 2026
Community Event, Festival/Days, Holiday Event, MusicThe Augusta Festival of Trees is a delightful event where you can savor delicious food and beverages while enjoying live music. You can also participate in both silent and live auctions featuring a variety of... -
Butte, MT
Grand Kyiv Ballet - Snow WhiteDec 6, 2026
Community Event, Performing Arts, MusicPhone: (406) 723-3602The ballet Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, inspired by the beloved fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, blends the vivid charm of classic animation with the lyrical musical themes of Polish composer Bogdan...
