10:15-11:30am Fri. Dec. 5

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

Sing, rhyme, read, and dance with your kiddo, and then stay for community, hands-on learning, and playtime.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers.

5:30pm Fri. Dec. 5

Noel! Holiday Concerts

The MSU Symphony Orchestra and three student choirs — the Montanans, University Chorale and Voces Luminis — will perform holiday music, conducted by MSU faculty members Kirk Aamot, Lukas Graf and Tobin Stewart.

Holy Rosary Church 220 West Main Street , Bozeman

Cost: $25

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 5

Celtic Music Night

Come enjoy Celtic tunes and sip award-winning mead with a live 6-piece band.

Valhalla Meadery 875 Bridger Drive Unit B, Bozeman

6:30-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 5

One&Only Moonlight Basin’s Inaugural Tree Lighting

Celebrate the start of the holidays at One&Only Moonlight Basin for our inaugural Tree Lighting, accompanied by live music, a “build your own” hot chocolate bar, and fresh Christmas cookies to warm the evening.

One&Only Moonlight Basin 77 Roosevelt Road, Big Sky

Cost: Free to attend

7-9pm Fri. Dec. 5

Friday Night Jazz

Live Jazz Every Friday! Featuring a rotating line up of some of the best musicians SW Montana has to offer! Hosted by Alex Robilotta.

gute Laune 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 5

Holiday Noir

Let's jingle jangle! Holiday Noir is back for year FOUR and ready to surprise, delight, entertain, and electrify. This 18+ holiday variety show will have you cheering, laughing, gasping, and dancing for 2 nights. See you there!

The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture 111 South Grand Ave, Bozeman

Cost: Tickets from $36+

Age: 18+

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 5

Noel! Holiday Concerts

The MSU Symphony Orchestra and three student choirs — the Montanans, University Chorale and Voces Luminis — will perform holiday music, conducted by MSU faculty members Kirk Aamot, Lukas Graf and Tobin Stewart.

Holy Rosary Church 220 West Main Street , Bozeman

Cost: $25

8-10pm Fri. Dec. 5

Live Music

Featuring local and touring music acts.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: no cover

Age: 21+

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 5

John Floridis & Friends: Benefit for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank

Floridis was recently named “Artist of the Year” by the prestigious Arts Missoula Awards and has been featured in an Emmy Award winning episode on 11th and Grant on Montana PBS.

Live From the Divide 627 East Peach Street, Bozeman

Cost: $35

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 5

Band of Drifters

The Band of Drifters, Montana’s own wandering country heroes, are bringing their foot-stompin’ dance tunes coast to coast. With every honest lyric and timeless tale, they’ll drop you right into a place you’ll never want to leave.

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 5

Happy Ska-lidays 2025

Free hot chocolate starting at 5PM|MT Kush and Covellite Presents a night of horns, rhythm, and holiday cheer!

Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge 215 West Broadway Street, Butte

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9-11pm Fri. Dec. 5

Grey Dog 2nd Anniversary Party - with JAMPOKE

Jampoke is a Mountain Jam-band collective born from the dorms of Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. With roots stretching across Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon, the band’s fusion of soulful Americana storytelling and electric jam-rock improvisation makes for a show you don’t want to miss.

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Dec. 5

Meyer'd Down

Rock

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Dec. 5

Riverspell

River Spell, formed in 2022, is a Colorado-based folk/rock jam band that delivers immersive grooves and contemplative lyricism with a timeless, yet innovative blend of sounds. In a live setting, River Spell uses improvisation and energetic reciprocity to cater to a powerful and authentic music experience.

Tips Up 76 Town Center Ave Unit A1, Big Sky