Big Sky is an outdoor paradise with adventures for everyone. Spend your days exploring the majestic mountains while hiking, biking, ziplining, white water rafting, or horseback riding, among many more summer activities. Our summer events include live outdoor music, festivals, bull riding, a summer farmers market, and lots more - so plan your magical mountain getaway so you can truly enjoy all that Big Sky has to offer.
BIG SKY FARMERS MARKET
The 2026 Big Sky Farmers Market will take place every Wednesday from 5-8pm, June 4th-September 24th in Big Sky Town Center (Market stretches from Town Center Plaza, along Town Center Ave. and over to Fire Pit Park).
Please note that for the month of September the Fall Markets will downsize to a smaller venue tentatively at the Town Center Plaza. The market features 90+ vendors including farmers with fresh produce, professional artists, entrepreneurs, and so much more! Come out and support our local community this summer at the Big Sky Farmers Market.
DATE: Wednesdays - June 3rd to September 23rd, 2026
LOCATION: Big Sky Town Center, 33 Lone Peak Drive, Big Sky
TIME: 5 PM to 8 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana's finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians as well as established, well-known, and well-loved artists from across the country. The festival also includes the Bravo! Big Sky Music Festival, and a free performance from Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.
DATE: Thursdays - June 25th to September 3rd, 2026
LOCATION: Big Sky Town Center, 33 Lone Peak Drive, Big Sky
TIME: Park opens at 6 PM and music starts at 6:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: YES!
2026 Music Line Up: For a full guide to Music in the Mountains 2026, click HERE!
Ready for even more free music in Big Sky? Check out this local's favorite weekly event where new and upcoming artists get to showcase their talents.
Emerging Artists:
June 25: The Takes
July 2: Jampoke
July 9: Dammit Lauren!
July 16: Sterling Drake
July 30: Colourblind
August 6: Blue Point
August 13: Lee Rafugee
August 20: Jazz Cabbage
August 27: Logan Liebert and the Light Blue
September 3: Scavenger
The Savor Big Sky Festival is a weekend-long celebration of food, wine, spirits, and the stunning landscapes of Big Sky, Montana. Indulge in fine dining, wine, and spirit tastings, live music, and epic outdoor adventures in the Montana mountains. Savor Big Sky is the ultimate adventure weekend for foodies.
DATE: TBD
LOCATION: Various locations at Big Sky Resort
TICKETS: Buy tickets HERE!
WHAT: Check out the full schedule of events HERE!
BIG SKY COMMUNITY RODEO
| Begin | July 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm |
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| End | July 1, 2026 at 9:30 pm |
| Location | Big Sky Events Arena |
| Address | 450 Aspen Leaf Dr. Big Sky, MT 59730 |
Presented by Yellowstone Club, the Big Sky Rodeo features some of Montana State University's finest up-and-coming rodeo athletes as they entertain with a variety of rodeo disciplines including Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.
Mutton bustin' and an additional special feature of 406 Rodeo miniature bucking stock ridden by junior roughstock kids will highlight the evening. Professional PBR and Western sports announcer Matt West will be announcing the event.
Ticket holders can enjoy food and drink options at the venue including food trucks and bar service.
FREE COMMUNITY DAY & MUTTON BUSTIN'
| Begin | July 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm |
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| End | July 14, 2026 at 10:00 pm |
| Location | Big Sky Events Arena |
| Address | 450 Aspen Leaf Dr. Big Sky, MT 59730 |
This year's Community Day & Mutton Bustin' will include an array of family-friendly activities including a petting zoo, carnival games and prizes, food trucks, and sheep riding through the arena for the highest score. We will have spots available starting March 4th.
MUTTON BUSTIN'
Mutton Bustin will include three rounds of 10 participants based on a first come first served reservation basis. Buckaroos must be 3-6 years old, weigh less than 60lbs. Reservations are now open.
DICK ALLGOOD COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT
| Begin | July 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm |
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| End | July 14, 2026 at 9:00 pm |
| Location | Big Sky Events Arena |
| Address | 450 Aspen Leaf Dr. Big Sky, MT 59730 |
Entry into the tent is included with your 10-pack of bingo cards purchase. Must be 18+ to play unless accompanied by an adult.
Tickets on sale NOW!
BINGO! Everyone is familiar with the rush of adrenaline when you're the first to get a row of perfectly inked stamps on your BINGO card. Join us for the 4th Annual Dick Allgood Community BINGO Night benefiting a local nonprofit. Events include a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, food and beverages, BINGO prizes and the chance to be the BINGO champion.
BIG SKY PBR
Big Sky PBR has grown into "Big Sky's Biggest Week" – a week of community events including three nights of action-packed Touring Pro Division PBR bull riding, fundraisers, vendor village, and more. It's a great week to book a trip to Big Sky but tickets sell out first! Reserve your PBR tickets and Big Sky lodging soon.
DATE: July 16th to July 18th, 2026
LOCATION: Big Sky Town Center, 33 Lone Peak Drive, Big Sky
Bull Riding Night 1
DATE: July 16, 2026
TIME: 6:00PM
LOCATION: BIG SKY EVENTS ARENA
Bull Riding Night 2
DATE: July 17, 2026
TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: BIG SKY EVENTS ARENA
Friday Night After Party
DATE: July 17, 2026
TIME: 9:15PM
LOCATION: BIG SKY EVENTS ARENA STAGE
Bull Riding Night 3
DATE: July 18, 2026
TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: BIG SKY EVENTS ARENA
Saturday Night After Party
DATE: July 18, 2026
TIME: 9:15PM
LOCATION: BIG SKY EVENTS ARENA STAGE
Come celebrate 150+ years of Yellowstone National Park! National parks are America's best idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. On several in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone.
2026 Free Admission Dates:
- May 25: Memorial Day
- June 14: Flag Day/President Trump's birthday
- July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
- August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- September 17: Constitution Day
- October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
- November 11: Veterans Day
Produced by Outlaw Partners, the Wildlands Festival is one of the biggest music events of the summer! The outdoor music festival celebrates a mutual love for music and Big Sky's wild and scenic landscapes and features a two-day star-studded lineup with world-class artists taking center stage at the Big Sky Events Arena.
Tickets to the Wildlands Festival sell fast and availability is limited! A percentage of all ticket sales for the Wildlands Festival are donated to local nonprofits for the preservation and protection of the wildlands of Big Sky.
Local's Tip: Riley Green, Leann Rimes, and Carrie Underwood will be hitting the stage this year!
DATE: July 31st – August 1st, 2026
LOCATION: Big Sky Town Center, 33 Lone Peak Drive, Big Sky
TIME: Gates open at 5 PM, opening acts at 5:30 PM, headliners at 8:45 PM
THE BIG SKY BIGGIE
Big Sky's favorite cross-country bike races return for another season! The Biggie offers three different course lengths and is guaranteed to test your skills. Register now!
DATE: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
The Big Sky Biggie is one heck of a mountain bike race in the heart of Big Sky, Montana! Choose from three distances - 60 miles, 30 miles, 15 miles. Starting in Big Sky's Town Center and climbing into the beautifully distracting views from Lone Peak and Buck Ridge, riders will connect on some of the area's most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment. This is a true community event celebrating the joy of riding mountain bikes at any skill level. Proceeds benefit the Big Sky Community Organization and SWMMBA Big Sky Chapter.
DATE: TBD
Big Sky is a home base for mountain travelers in search of adventure and exhilaration, scenic views, wellness and relaxation, guided hikes, and more. Take advantage of the many activities and experiences that make Big Sky an ideal summer destination.
SUMMER 2026
Big Sky Golf Course - May 15th to September 27th, 2026
Resort Activities - June 13th to September 13th, 2026
2026 METAL IN THE MOUNTAINS
For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana's finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. The state-of-the-art venue (Center Stage at Town Center Park) provides the perfect backdrop for locals and visitors to come together and enjoy incredible live music under the Big Sky.
DATE: September 3rd, 2026
TIME: The park opens at 6 p.m., and music starts at 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.
MUSIC: The Iron Maidens
Find the best lodging in Big Sky with Big Sky Vacation Rentals. Our selection of 120+ Big Sky properties includes rentals near the summer events in Big Sky Resort and Big Sky Town Center, or set away from the crowds on the slopes of Big Sky! Take a tour of the Big Sky neighborhoods or call our vacation planners at (888) 915-2787 to get started on the trip of a lifetime to Big Sky, MT.
