Grammy-nominated indie rock band Big Thief close out the KettleHouse outdoor season on Friday, October 2 with their Somersault Slide 360 Tour. Led by songwriter Adrianne Lenker, the band have earned four Grammy nominations and headlined Coachella and Bonnaroo, building a reputation for emotionally charged live performances that are unlike most things in contemporary rock. […]
The Grizzlies host Homecoming at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, October 3 with a 2:00 PM kickoff against Northern Colorado. Homecoming is one of the highest-demand weekends of the Griz football season, drawing alumni from across Montana and selling out the stadium. The post-game Homecoming Briggs Bash celebration follows at the Top Hat on Front Street. […]
Missoula's annual Germanfest returns to Caras Park for two days of live polka music, bratwurst, pretzels, beer, and the Montana State Championship Stein Holding Finals. Running from noon to 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 3 and into Sunday, October 4, it sits right on the Clark Fork River in the heart of downtown. Free admission, […]
Acclaimed husband-and-wife Americana duo Shovels & Rope return to Missoula for a Tuesday night show at the Top Hat. Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst have spent over a decade crafting a gritty, genre-blurring sound that mixes folk, rock, country, and punk. They trade harmonies and instruments throughout, delivering shows that feel both personal and […]
The Missoula Children's Theatre presents Come From Away, the powerful true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, which welcomed 7,000 stranded air passengers in the days following September 11, 2001. Running October 8 through 18 in collaboration with Music Theatre International, the production features multiple performances across the run including evening shows and […]
Rising folk-country standout Cameron Whitcomb brings his Kingdom of Fear Tour to The Wilma on Saturday, October 10. A dollar from every ticket goes to Project Healthy Minds and their work expanding access to mental health services. Whitcomb performs solo with an acoustic guitar and loop pedal, and has the ability to hold a full […]
Chicago indie folk band Fruit Bats bring The Landfill Tour to The Wilma on Thursday, October 15. Led by Eric D. Johnson, Fruit Bats have spent two decades crafting warmly melodic Americana-influenced records built entirely on live performance and word of mouth. A mid-week show worth staying in Missoula for. Matthew Logan Vasquez opens. Doors […]
The Grizzlies host the Idaho Vandals on Saturday, October 17 for the annual Little Brown Stein trophy game with a 1:00 PM kickoff. One of the Big Sky Conference's most recognizable rivalry games, it brings an added edge to the atmosphere at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. This is one of the two marquee home games of the […]
Grammy-winning trumpeter and A&M Records co-founder Herb Alpert brings his Tijuana Brass and Other Delights show to the Dennison Theatre on Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 PM. Alpert has sold over 72 million records worldwide, with hits like A Taste of Honey, Rise, and This Guy's In Love With You woven into the American pop […]
Austin-based Americana songwriter Shakey Graves brings his Fondness, Etc. Tour to The Wilma on Friday, October 23, in support of his acclaimed 2026 album of the same name. Born Alejandro Rose-Garcia, Shakey Graves has built a loyal following through relentless touring and releases that fuse folk, blues, and rock into something distinctly his own. Support […]
