Bozeman Magazine

Visual Art

Fri. Sep. 18 5-7pm

Closing Reception for Plein Air Montana 2026

Join us for Drinks, Hors d’oeuvres, a final chance to purchase from the show, & to meet some of the local Plein Air Artists!

Bozeman Art Museum BAM 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Visual Art

Fri. Sep. 18 5-8pm

Virginia City Arts Show

A curated collection of artists gathers for three days of fine art in historic Virginia City. Enjoy the free Art Show all weekend, plus Friday's Opening Gala Reception and Saturday's ticketed Quick Finish Invitational. Tickets virginiacityarts.com

Virginia City Community Center 110 Van Buren Street, Virginia City

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

Fri. Sep. 18 6-7:15pm

The Stand-Up Pop-Up; Sept 2026

Anlther edition of Bozeman's monthly, early-evening, short-format stand-up comedy showcase! Enjoy a cold Après beer while the laughs come in hot. Jordan Bynoe, Cody Trogdon, Max Brand & Rachelle Parrish bring jokes from all over The Treasure State!

Après Brewing 1216 W. Lincoln St., Ste A, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Words

Fri. Sep. 18 6-7:30pm

Josh Weil in Conversation with Smith Henderson & Brett Puryear

Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Josh Weil, author of the new novel What Came West, in conversation with Montana authors Smith Henderson and Brett Puryear.

Country Bookshelf 28 W. Main Street, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Stage

Fri. Sep. 18 6pm

Mountain in My Mind 4 | Film Premiere

Join us for a high-energy night celebrating snowsports, mental health, and the community that brings us together. Arrive early to enter our massive giveaway, brief keynote followed by the premiere of MIMM4. Friends, family, and kids are all welcome.

Rialto Theatre 10 West Main St, Bozeman

Cost: $15 Pre-Sale, $20 at the Door

Age: All Ages

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 6-10pm

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

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 6:30pm

Johnny Dango

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

Burnt Tree Brewing 311 E Main St., Ennis

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 6:30pm

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

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 7-10pm

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

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 7-10pm

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

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 7-10pm

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+

Stage

Fri. Sep. 18 7pm

Last Best Comedy Presents Reggie Watts (SOLD OUT)

We're excited to have Reggie Watts on the Last Best Comedy stage!

Last Best Comedy 321 E Main, Alley Entrance off Rouse, Bozeman

Cost: $35 (sold out)

Age: 18+

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 7-9pm

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

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 7:30pm

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

Sport

Fri. Sep. 18 7:35pm

Ice Hockey: Bozeman Icedogs vs Badlands Sabres

Ice hockey game

Haynes Pavilion | Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 North Black, Bozeman

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 9-11pm

Clint Reimann

A country, folk, pop, rock artist from Montana

Grey Dog Bar 34 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 9pm

Rocky Mountain Pearls

Montana's Favorite Live Country Music Band!

The Murray Bar 201 W Park St, Livingston

Cost: No cover

Age: 21+

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 9pm

Hornbread

Punk/ska sounds and a four-piece horn section

The Filling Station 2005 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Music

Fri. Sep. 18 9pm

Ashley and the Beekeepers

Live music

The Haufbrau 22 S 8th Ave, Bozeman

Age: 21+

Kids

Sat. Sep. 19 8am-7pm

Surf Challenge Montana

Surf Challenge Montana is Montana Surf's premier fall soccer tournament, welcoming more than 140 teams and 6,000 visitors from across Montana and the western United States for a weekend of high-quality competition in Bozeman.

Bozeman Sports Park 4600 Baxter Lane, Bozeman

Age: All Ages