10:15-11:30am Fri. Sep. 18

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.

noon-9:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

LAST BEST PLACE

he Last Best Place Body Art & Culture Expo brings together tattooing, piercing, live art, music, and culture under one roof in Montana.

901 N Black Ave Bozeman, MT 59715

3-10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Big Sky Oktoberfest

Big Sky Oktoberfest brings three days of German bier, Bavarian food, live music, and classic competitions to Big Sky Town Center, all supporting youth sports. Enjoy brats, pretzels, DJ Swamp Moose, and family‑friendly fall fun in the mountains.

Big Sky Town Center Ousel Falls Road , Big Sky

Cost: $10 per day. Under 16 is free

Age: All Ages

4:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Hispanic Heritage Month at MSU: Presented by student organization Fuerza Latinx and supporting campus partners, featuring free food and drinks, DJ, and activities for the whole family!

Romney Oval, MSU campus 801 W Grant St., Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-6:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Open Mic (18+)

Join The Bozeman Poetry Collective for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, songs, tight five, or a cool rock you found. See you there!

County Bookshelf 28 W Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

6-10pm Fri. Sep. 18

The Livingston Bluegrass Festival

The 2nd annual Livingston Bluegrass Festival kicks off Friday, September 18th with Montana Standard at 6PM followed by Damn Tall Buildings and continue Saturday, September 19th with a Pie Eating Contest, Release the Squirrels and Special Consensus.

The Henry E. Blake Pavilion at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts 415 E. Lewis Street, Livingston

Cost: A two day pass is available for $50 or $55 at the door. Single day is $35 or $40 at the door. Kids 13 and under get in free.

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. Sep. 18

Front Porch Pickin' Summer '26

Let's Boogie y'all! Cue the music!

Follow Yer' Nose BBQ ​4 Overlook Rd, Emigrant

6:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Johnny Dango

Austin, TX rock & roll with a country soul (Americana/alt-country)

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

6:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Easton Corbin

Easton Corbin has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade - and his latest album release, Let’s Do Country Right, is no exception.

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman

Cost: $44.50

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Opera Montana Presents: A River Runs Through It

Opera Montana will present the World Premiere of A River Runs Through It in September 2026, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Norman Maclean’s now-classic novella.

The Ellen Theatre 17 W Main St., Bozeman

Cost: $40-150

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Mathias

Bozeman-based singer-songwriter Mathias has been playing music under the big sky of Montana for nearly two decades now.

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Stilgone | w/ Hot Milk & The Flower Pallets

A Psychedelic Soul Fusion Band From Bozeman MT.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $20 ADVANCE - $30 DAY OF SHOW

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 18

Clint Reimann

Straight out of Great Falls, Clint Reimann and his band are bringing a whirlwind of honky-tonk grit, country favorites, and high-octane energy to The Jump on July 31st. A veteran Montana performer and songwriter,

The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7:30pm Fri. Sep. 18

Bruce Adolphe & Friends: MSU Concert

Known to millions as the “piano puzzler,” composer, author and performer Bruce Adolphe returns to the MCM stage to open in September!

Reynold's Recital Hall MSU Howard Hall, Bozeman

Cost: $10-$35

9-11pm Fri. Sep. 18

Clint Reimann

A country, folk, pop, rock artist from Montana

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Rocky Mountain Pearls

Montana's Favorite Live Country Music Band!

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Hornbread

Punk/ska sounds and a four-piece horn section

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 18

Ashley and the Beekeepers

Live music

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+