10am-9:30pm Sat. Sep. 19

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

11am-1pm Sat. Sep. 19

The Nutcracker Auditions

Yellowstone Ballet Company holds its annual "The Nutcracker” auditions on Sunday, September 13th for intermediate & advanced dancers and on Saturday, September 19th for beginner & advance beginner dancers age 7+. Performances in Bozeman on Dec. 20.

Yellowstone Ballet Studio 109 S B ST, LIVINGSTON

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 7 + child, age 13+ teens, age 18+ adults

noon-10pm Sat. Sep. 19

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

2pm Sat. Sep. 19

Bruce Adolphe & Friends: Rural Concert

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

St. John’s Episcopal Church 15 N Idaho St., Butte

Cost: FREE

4-10pm Sat. Sep. 19

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

6-8pm Sat. Sep. 19

Club Flamenco

Club Flamenco - Live flamenco music & dance. A fusion of traditional flamenco palos and western jazz.

Tune Up Bar 24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

6-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Bridger Creek Boys Bluegrass

Bridger Creek Boys/bluegrass every Saturday, 6-9pm. Great food, beer, and high mountain hard driving bluegrass.

gute Laune Wurstbar 10 W Main (upstairs), Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30pm Sat. Sep. 19

Lance Handyside

singer/songwriter/guitarist blending country, blues, southern rock, bluegrass and anything else with soul

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

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

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Tom Catmull

“Imagine Lyle Lovett having a drink with John Hiatt in a club that is just salty enough to charm ya.” Tom Catmull presents an intentionally specific mix of originals and covers, Lucinda, Townes, Waits, etc. that both work and play well together.

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: FREE

7pm Sat. Sep. 19

Tom Susanj

A local Montana artist playing hits from the '60s & '70s, classic country, and Americana favorites.

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

8pm Sat. Sep. 19

Jeffrey Foucault

If you value honest songwriting, memorable performances, and evenings that stay with you long after the last note, Jeffrey Foucault is an artist you won't want to miss.

Live From the Divide 106 N 2nd St, Livingston

Cost: $40

9pm Sat. Sep. 19

Mathias

Bozeman-based singer/songwriter Mathias has been playing music under the big sky of Montana for nearly two decades now. With powerful vocals and a percussive guitar style, he is known for his dynamic live performances.

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+