10:15-11:15am Fri. Sep. 25

Petite Concert - Preschool Concert

Come for classical music for tiny ears, then stay for art and playtime. Sponsored by Montana Chamber Music.

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: Kids ages 3-5 years and their caregivers

10:15-11:30am Fri. Sep. 25

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.

5-7pm Fri. Sep. 25

Live Music in the Lounge

Take in the stunning views of Emigrant Peak while listening to live local music. Grab drinks and light bites, or make reservations for dinner from The Fireside Room.

Sage Lodge 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray

Cost: no cover

Age: all ages

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 25

The Boomerang Trio

Classic 70's and 80's tunes from multiple genres (Rock, Blues, Americana, Bluegrass, and Country). Mat Mahan (Guitar/Mandolin/Harmonica), Kate Bryan (Guitar, Cajon and Clarinet), Mike Helland (Bass, Sax and Flute). LISTEN: www.KateBryanMusic.com/Boom

Sacajawea Hotel (Music in Pompey's Bar & Grill) 5 North Main Street, Three Forks

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Fri. Sep. 25

Poetry Open Mic

Join The Bozeman Poetry Colleagain for our next open Mic! This is an all ages open mic so please leave your Fbombs at home. All art forms are welcome, bring your poems, music, tight 5 or a cool rock.

Steep Mountain Teahouse 402 E Main St, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Fri. Sep. 25

2026 MSU Homecoming Pep Rally

Coach Vigen and our 2026 Captains will help rally the crowd along with the Spirit of the West Marching Band and MSU Spirit Squad! There will also be music, free refreshments, awesome prizes, an inflatable slide + kids’ activities curated by our local Non-Profits, and more.

Downtown Bozeman, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Fri. Sep. 25

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. 25

Jorma Kaukonen

American blues, folk, and rock guitarist

Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston

Cost: $35 ADVANCE - $50 DAY OF SHOW

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 25

Tinworks’ Second-Annual Poetry & Songwriting Slam Submissions Open!

Celebrate the power of words and song! Join us for Tinworks’ second-annual Poetry and Songwriting Slam September 25, 7–10pm.

Tinworks Art 719 N. Ida Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All ages welcome, however, artists’ content will not be censored.

7pm Fri. Sep. 25

Maria Bamford

Logjam Presents is pleased to welcome Maria Bamford for a live performance.

The ELM 506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $41 - $77

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Sep. 25

Boomerangs

The Boomerang's repertoire is varied and includes classic tunes from The Band, Stevie Ray Vaugn, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joni Mitchell, Lucinda Williams, The Travelling Wilburys, Jimmy Buffett, Sheryl Crow, Marshall Tucker Band and Shania Twain.

Sacajawea Hotel 5 N Main St, Three Forks

7:30pm Fri. Sep. 25

The Hellroaring

Billings, MT based country band, The Hellroaring, pursues the classic honky tonk sound that connects with all country music fans.

The Westerner 304 Mill St., Gallatin Gateway

Cost: $15 COVER

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. Sep. 25

Dead Sky

Grateful Dead Tribute Band.

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Cost: $25 ADV, $30 DOS

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 25

Mosquitoes On The River

Bozeman's new hit Dead band

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 25

Aaron Banfield

A vagrant musician from Bozeman, MT that enjoys playing and listening to all types of music.

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

9pm Fri. Sep. 25

The Zach NYtoMT Band

The Zach NYtoMT Band - 9pm Drawing from country, folk, blues, and rock, The Zach NYtoMT Band delivers songs that feel both timeless and distinctly their own.

Chico Hot Springs 163 Chico Road, Pray