Summer 2026 Concerts Near Missoula, Montana
We’re spoiled for concert venues near Missoula, Montana, because there are at least a dozen! From intimate clubs to restored churches, nationally recognized outdoor venues, to stadiums of 25,000+, all within a very short driving distance. With summer 2026 already underway, let’s see what big names are going to have us smearing glitter on our cheeks, screaming our lungs out, and dancing our butts off.
Major Historic & Indoor Venues in Missoula, MT
The Wilma: A historic, beautifully restored 1920s theater right in the heart of downtown Missoula that hosts a massive variety of national touring acts.
Summer 2026 Acts (subject to change, may not be the full list)
June 23 (Tuesday) – Watchhouse
June 24 (Wednesday) – The Crane Wives (with Yasmin Williams)
June 27 (Saturday) – Terrapin Flyer (Wave That Flag Summer Tour)
July 9 (Thursday) – Fruition (with Andy Dunnigan & The Coffis Brothers)
July 20 (Monday) – Steve Earle (51 Years of Songs & Stories)
July 24 (Friday) – Molly Tuttle
August 6 (Thursday) – Uncle Lucius (The 20th Anniversary Tour)
September 5 (Saturday) – Osees (featuring Brigid Dawson, with Traps PS)
September 11 (Friday) – Paper Flowers
September 24 (Thursday) – Broad Comedy
October 10 (Saturday) – Cameron Whitcomb
October 15 (Thursday) – Fruit Bats
October 23 (Friday) – Shakey Graves
Top Hat Lounge: A legendary, intimate downtown club staple featuring excellent sound, great food, and a packed schedule of local and regional bands, touring club acts, and late-night shows.
Summer 2026 acts (may not be the full list, subject to change)
June 19 (Friday) – Every Light (with Fouts, kaPOWski, & PineDrops)
June 20 (Saturday) – 5th Annual Missoula Pride Block Party
October 6 (Tuesday) – Shovels & Rope
Dennison Theatre: Located on the University of Montana campus, this 1,100-seat theater hosts more formal or intimate performances, including acoustic acts and the Missoula Symphony Orchestra.
Summer 2026 acts (may not be the full list, subject to change)
July 31 (Friday) – Henry Cho
October 18 (Sunday) – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Outdoor & Amphitheater Spaces in and near Missoula
KettleHouse Amphitheater: Located just a few minutes up the road in Bonner, Montana, this gorgeous 3,700-capacity outdoor venue sits right on the banks of the Blackfoot River and brings in massive summer headliners. If you’re staying at The Hohnstead, we’d be glad to give you a ride to and from the show (inquire when booking).
Summer 2026 acts (may not be the full list, subject to change)
May 25 (Monday) – Claypool Gold (featuring Primus & Les Claypool's Frog Brigade)
June 6 (Saturday) – Lord Huron (Night 1)
June 13 (Saturday) – The Dead South (with Amigo the Devil)
June 25 (Thursday) – Dierks Bentley (with Mountain Grass Unit & Cole Goodwin)
June 26 (Friday) – Turnpike Troubadours (with Tanner Laws)
June 28 (Sunday) – Ziggy Marley (with J Boog)
July 7 (Tuesday) – Widespread Panic (Night 1)
July 8 (Wednesday) – Widespread Panic (Night 2)
July 17 (Friday) – Tape B x Levity (with Effin)
July 19 (Sunday) – The Avett Brothers (with Shane Smith and the Saints)
July 23 (Thursday) – Jordan Davis
July 25 (Saturday) – Maren Morris (with Scout Willis)
July 28 (Tuesday) – Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge
July 29 (Wednesday) – Young the Giant (with Cold War Kids & KennyHoopla)
July 30 (Thursday) – Josiah Queen
July 31 (Friday) – Andy Grammer (with Walk Off the Earth)
August 1 (Saturday) – Simple Plan (with Bowling for Soup & 3OH!3)
August 9 (Sunday) – Jesse Welles (with Ratboys)
August 10 (Monday) – Dirty Heads (with ROME)
August 12 (Wednesday) – LCD Soundsystem (Night 1)
August 13 (Thursday) – LCD Soundsystem (Night 2)
August 14 (Friday) – STS9 (with Dirtwire)
August 17 (Monday) – Caamp (Night 1 - with Blind Pilot)
August 18 (Tuesday) – Caamp (Night 2 - with Blind Pilot)
August 19 (Wednesday) – O.A.R. (with Gavin DeGraw)
August 20 (Thursday) – Alison Krauss & Union Station (Night 1)
August 21 (Friday) – Alison Krauss & Union Station (Night 2)
August 23 (Sunday) – NEEDTOBREATHE (with Drew & Ellie Holcomb)
August 24 (Monday) – Goose
August 26 (Wednesday) – Mt. Joy
August 28 (Friday) – Symphony on the River with Lettuce (featuring the Missoula Symphony Orchestra)
August 30 (Sunday) – Bonnie Raitt (with Jon Cleary)
September 12 (Saturday) – Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney
September 25 (Friday) – Killswitch Engage
September 26 (Saturday) – Orville Peck
Ogren Park at Allegiance Field: The local PaddleHeads baseball stadium transforms into a large-scale outdoor concert venue during the off-days of the summer season.
Summer 2026 acts (may not be the full list, subject to change)
July 4 (Saturday) – Independence Day Fireworks Celebration & Post-Game Show
July 16 (Thursday) – Float Jacket Night & Special Guest Concert Series
August 22 (Saturday) – Cinema at the Stadium: Summer Community Movie Night
Caras Park: Situated downtown (only 25 minutes from The Hohnstead) right along the Clark Fork River, it acts as a hub for community music festivals, downtown block parties, and summer evening concert series.
Recurring Summer Concert Series (June – August 2026)
Every Wednesday (11 AM – 2 PM) – Out to Lunch (40th Annual summer concert series featuring rotating live bands and local food trucks)
Every Thursday (5 PM – 9 PM) – Downtown ToNight (Evening live concerts, local makers market, beer/wine tent, and food trucks)
May 2 (Saturday) – Garden City BrewFest (Live music and craft beverage festival)
May 9 (Saturday) – Missoula Moonlight Market
May 30 (Saturday) – Call to Worship
June 3 (Wednesday) – Global Running Day Live Music Celebration
June 12 (Friday) – Backcountry BrewFest (Live bands, 20+ Montana breweries, public lands fundraiser)
June 13 (Saturday) – Indigenous Made Summer Fair
June 19 (Friday) – Montana Two-Spirit Powwow
June 21 (Sunday) – Summer MADE Fair
June 26 – June 28 – Missoula Marathon Weekend Festival Hub
July 11 (Saturday) – NW Margarita Festival (Live music and tasting event)
July 18 (Saturday) – Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation BrewFest & Outdoor Concert
July 21 (Tuesday) – Missoula Folklore Society Bal Folk Dancing Night
July 24 (Friday) – Bubble Gum x Daisy Chain Fest
August 1 (Saturday) – Copper + Co Mountain Roundup
August 15 (Saturday) – Pet Fest 2026
August 16 (Sunday) – Missoula Symphony in the Park (Massive free outdoor orchestral concert)
August 17 (Monday) – Missoula Folklore Society Folk Dancing Under the Pavilion
August 21 – August 22 – River City Roots Festival (Missoula's signature downtown street music festival)
Friday Lineup: Z.A.C.C. Rock Bands, Joan Zen, Reverend Slanky, Amanda Shaw, Honey Island Swamp Band
Saturday Lineup: Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders, The Unfaithful Servants, Andy Dunnigan & Friends, Silas Herman & the Tone Unit, The Infamous Stringdusters
August 28 (Friday) – Missoula Irish Festival (Traditional live Irish music and dancing)
September 11 (Friday) – MBA Rendezvous Event
September 19 (Saturday) – Viva Montana Festival (Live music, cultural food, and dance)
September 26 (Saturday) – ClimateFest (Midday) / MonTANGO Live Dance Event (Evening)
October 2 (Friday) – Pray for Snow Seasonal Kickoff Party
October 3 – October 4 – GermanFest 2026 (Live polka bands, food, and family events)
October 12 (Monday) – Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration & Powwow
Arena & Stadium Scale Missoula Music Venues
Adams Center: The main indoor arena on the university campus, capable of seating up to 7,500 people for major indoor music tours.
August 22 (Saturday at 6:30 PM) – The Red Clay Strays (with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk)
September 16 (Wednesday at 8:00 PM) – The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
September 29 (Tuesday at 7:30 PM) – Chicago - The Band
Washington-Grizzly Stadium: While primarily the university's football stadium, it opens up its makeshift stage for massive, stadium-level summer concert events (hosting icons like Pearl Jam, Pink, and Tyler Childers).
July 21 (Tuesday at 7:30 PM) – Post Malone Presents: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2 (with Jelly Roll & Carter Faith)
August 1 (Saturday at 4:00 PM) – Luke Bryan & Jason Aldean: Double Down Tour 2026 (with Chase Matthew, Lauren Watkins, DJ Rock, & Dee Jay Silver)
Intimate Community & Club Spots in Missoula
Go-to downtown spots for late-night club energy, hosting diverse lineups of EDM, hip-hop, punk, metal, and local rock bands.
Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC): A multi-use community art space that features a dedicated, accessible stage for all-ages shows, local punk acts, and community jazz events.
Local Breweries & Pubs: Spots like Draught Works and Kettlehouse Brewery consistently feature intimate, live acoustic sets, local singer-songwriters, and patio music throughout the week. If you know of any others, comment below.
Stay at The Hohnstead: Your KettleHouse & Missoula Concert Basecamp
If you are looking for the absolute best cabins near Missoula or specific lodging near KettleHouse Amphitheater, look no further than The Hohnstead.
Located on acres of beautiful forest right in the Bonner area, our property is just 15 minutes away from the KettleHouse Amphitheater and a short drive into downtown Missoula. We offer a digital sanctuary where you can unplug, sit by the campfire, and decompress under the stars after a phenomenal live show.
Our hand-constructed, hidden mountain resort features:
Five Custom-Built Cabins: Expertly rustic, unique architectural structures built using recycled materials, including the polycarbonate-walled Stargazer and our iconic A-frame, The Transforming Forest Cabin.
The Commons Area: A beautiful community space to enjoy your morning coffee, share stories with fellow travelers, download a podcast (we’ve got Wi-fi), or just hang out in the hammock.
A "Silence First" Philosophy: No noisy highway traffic, no crowded resort lobbies—just pure Montana wilderness to rest your ears and recharge your batteries.
Book Your Summer 2026 Concert Getaway
Don't wait until the summer season is in full swing—cabins for peak concert weekends like Widespread Panic, LCD Soundsystem, and the Washington-Grizzly stadium shows always book out months in advance.
Check Availability & Book Your Cabin Retreat Today
And there you have it, a pretty incredible lineup of fantastic shows and concerts coming to Missoula, Montana, and nearby in the summer of 2026. Who will you see? Do you have the tickets yet? Did you reserve your accommodation? We hope that you come and stay with us at The Hohnstead Glamping Cabins in Bonner, Montana and make it a weekend to remember for a lifetime!
