Montana music festivals are something else — you'll get to listen to live music surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the world (at least, we like to think so!). If you want to experience it for yourself (and we think you'll agree), there's a good chance you'll find a concert you'd like to attend.
Check out the lineup below to find the perfect summer festival for you!
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Summer 2025 Montana Music Festivals
Zootown Festival
Enjoy two days of music and adventure at the Zootown Festival! But music isn't all you'll experience — Zootown partners with an excursion company, GuideTime, to offer outdoor activities to attendees, like fly fishing and mountain biking.
When: July 4 - 5, 2025
Where: Missoula Fairgrounds, Missoula, MT
Lineup Features: Hozier, Kacey Musgraves, Mt. Joy, Modest Mouse, Lake Street Divide, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and more.
Montana Folk Festival
The Montana Folk Festival is the largest of the free Montana music festivals — and one of the biggest in the northwest region. This eclectic event features an astounding array of over 200 musicians, craftspeople, dancers and other performers, truly offering something for art and music lovers of all ages.
As a bonus, the outdoor festival takes place in the historic town of Butte, Montana, right in the center of the nation’s largest National Historic Landmark District.
When: July 11 - 13, 2025
Where: Uptown Butte, Butte, MT
Lineup Features: Solas, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Mariachis Mariposas, Khumariyaan, Tessa McCoy and the Big Possum Stringband, and more.
The Montana Folk Festival is FREE to attend, no tickets necessary!
Under the Big Sky Festival
An awesome, country-focused festival held on a 350-acre ranch just outside of Whitefish, Montana, Under the Big Sky offers a comprehensive, all-inclusive event for music lovers of all ages.
In addition to this year’s all-star lineup, festival-goers can look forward to a roughstock rodeo, petting zoo, trail rides, local food vendors, a beer garden, and of course, enjoy the gorgeous scenery all around.
When: July 18 - 20, 2025
Where: Big Mountain Ranch, Whitefish, MT
Lineup Features: Tyler Childers, Mumford & Sons, The Red Clay Strays, Wynona Judd, Shane Smith & The Saints, special guest Luke Grimes from the show “Yellowstone,” and so much more!
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Red Ants Pants Music Festival
One of the most celebrated Montana music festivals, the Red Ants Pants Music Festival is produced by the Red Ants Pants Foundation, a nonprofit “dedicated to women’s leadership, working family farms and ranches, and rural communities.”
During the festival, thousands of people descend on the otherwise sleepy town of White Sulfur Springs to camp and get down to fantastic live music by country, folk and bluegrass favorites.
Red Ants Pants is also a family-friendly experience, featuring hayrides, a kids’ tent, artist vendors, and other activities. Guests also enjoy a variety of events in collaboration with the local community, like a free street dance and a book sale that benefits the local library.
When: July 24 - 25, 2025
Where: White Sulfur Springs, MT
Lineup Features: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Stephen Wilson Jr., Brittney Spencer, The National Parks, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and more.
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Headwaters Country Jam
Featuring classic and contemporary greats of the genre, the Headwaters Country Jam is pure country. This three-day festival and campout is a chance to see over 20 artists on two stages under the big Montana Sky.
When: July 24 - 26, 2025
Where: Three Forks, MT
Lineup Features: Koe Wetzel, Dwight Yoakam, Flatland Calvary, Treaty Oak Revival, The Mavericks, Tucker Wetmore, and more.
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Fire in the Mountains
Fire in the Mountains is an annual metal music festival held in Montana's wilderness on sovereign Blackfeet tribal land. While the festival is primarily heavy music acts, there are other kinds of music too. Concert-goers can also enjoy camping, hiking, art, food, and more, all encompassed in a beautiful natural setting.
When: July 25 - 27, 2025
Where: Red Eagle Campground, Blackfeet Nation, MT
Lineup Features: Wardruna, Lindy-Fay Hella & Dei Farne, Old Man's Child, BardSpec, Chelsea Wolfe, Emma Ruth Rundle, and more.
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Wildlands Festival
The Wildlands Festival brings world-class musicians to beautiful Big Sky, Montana to support the conservation of wild and scenic places, both locally and nationwide. This year, the Wildlands beneficiaries are American Rivers and the Center for Large Landscape Conservation.
So whether you’re a fan of great music, conservation, or both, the Wildlands Festival offers a chance to experience some amazing performances against a pristine Montana backdrop — all while knowing you’re making a difference at the same time.
When: August 1 - 2, 2025
Where: Big Sky, MT
Lineup Features: Dave Matthews, Lukas Nelson, and Molly Tuttle.
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Big Sky Blues Festival
The Big Sky Blues Festival is all about movin’, groovin’, and making incredible music. Offering a laid-back atmosphere amid the gorgeous backdrop of the Clark Fork River, this is one of the best family-friendly Montana music festivals. The festival also features a variety of food vendors, workshops for kids and teens, jam sessions and more.
When: August 1 - 3, 2025
Where: Noxon, MT
Lineup Features: David Raitt, Sammy Eubanks, Jimmy Lane, Kenny James Miller Band, Michelle D'Amour & The Love Dealers, Bobby Patterson, and more.
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If you're looking for live music closer to Bozeman, check out these posts about concerts in Bozeman and Music on Main, a free outdoor concert series.
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