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
Montana Brewers Summer RendezvousAug 1, 2026
Community Event, Cultural Event, Festival/Days, MusicPhone: 406-948-2739Join us at Memorial Park as breweries from across Montana return to Helena for this year’s Summer Rendezvous, featuring only Montana-made craft beer and live music.All your beer samples and a collectible glass... -
Deer Lodge, MT
Hannah Harper - American Idol 2026 Winner LiveAug 1, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsJoin us for an unforgettable evening with Hannah Harper, winner of American Idol 2026! Experience her incredible story and enjoy a live performance while supporting a cause that makes a lasting difference in... -
Helena, MT
Jazz in the WoodsAug 2, 2026
Music, Performing Arts, Community EventThe 25th annual free Jazz in the Woods performance will be held at the historic Moose Creek Cabin along Rimini Road, west of Helena. The event is free and will occur from 6PM to 8PM.Bring a lawn chair 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... -
Cardwell, MT
Rappin the Rivers Music FestivalAug 7 – 9, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsPhone: 406-595-2055Montana’s ultimate music and camping festival! We’re hyped to throw down with you this August in the heart of the stunning Jefferson River Canyon.Get ready for two wild days packed with blazing hip-hop beats... -
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... -
Helena, MT
Helena's Alive at Five - Lost CanyonsAug 19, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing Arts, Cowboy PoetryAlive 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... -
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... -
Craig, MT
Craig Caddis FestivalAug 22, 2026
Community Event, Festival/Days, MusicDon't miss the Annual Craig Caddis Festival and BBQ Cook-off!The event starts Saturday, August 22nd at 3 p.m. BBQ competitors, brewers, arts and crafts vendors, kids events, live music and open mic, live and... -
Helena, MT
Helena Classical Music FestivalAug 22, 2026
Community Event, Music, Performing ArtsA walkable concert series in Helena’s favorite cafes, eateries, and breweries. Enjoy your favorite treats while listening to familiar classical music. Events are casual and family friendly.Strings & Beans |... -
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...
