Events

Carve out some time this fall and join at Riverfront Park for the Great Masked Pumpkin Race! Register for the 1, 2, or 3 mile course. Then get ready -- at 1/4 mile from the finish you'll pick out a pumpkin (some will be worth cash!) then dash to the finish line! Yes, you get to keep your pumpkin! Hey Racers! 406 Race Series is proud to partner with the Young Marines this year and their Drug Demand Reduction. This is one of the primary nationwide events that the Young Marines participates in. Their Red Ribbon Week is the last week of October, right after our race. This represents a national anti-drug effort and awareness campaign observed annually to commemorate "Kikik" Camarena, a Marine whose work was pivotable against traffickers bringing illegal drugs into the Unites States. Learn more on the Young Marines website and stop by their booth on race day to see everything this amazing group is doing for both our youth and the community. "Don't Let Drugs And Alcohol Turn You In To A Pumpkin Head" Race Details remain the same as before! Race Venue: Riverfront Park - RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE IF RACE IS NOT SOLD OUT. (Limited to 350 Racers) Here's How It Works 1. Register for the 1Mile, 2Mile or 3Mile Course 2. Pick out your PUMPKIN at a quarter of mile from finish line (1 per registered participant) and bring back to the finish line! 3. Yes, you get to keep the pumpkin! 4. A TON of door prizes! Fun! PACKET-PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON RACE DAY Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Riverfront Park, Billings MT. 8001 SOUTH BILLINGS BLVD. RACE TIMES 3 MILE - 11:30 AM 2 MILE - 11:40 AM 1 MILE - 11:45 AM Costumes, Costumes & More Costumes!! We will be awarding prizes for best costumes - individuals and family. As this is a public event, we kindly request that no weapons, whether real or imitation, be permitted during the race. This includes items such as firearms, knives, pitchforks, ropes and similar objects. Registration includes: (1) Pumpkin Per Registration Race Entry Coffee/Hot Chocolate after the race GMPR Swag Entry in to all of our amazing giveaways *Children 5 and under are free. No registration is needed for young children.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is returning to Montana in 2026 — performing at The ELM in Bozeman on April 15th and The Wilma in Missoula on April 16th! This is An Evening with show — no opener just Josh all night! Widely regarded as one of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, Ritter has released eleven studio albums across his two-decade career — including 2019’s Fever Breaks, praised by NPR Music for his “endless capacity for empathy and indignation, often within a single song.” His new and twelfth studio album, I Believe in You, My Honeydew, continues that legacy with the lyrical richness and emotional honesty that define his work. Ritter’s music has resonated across generations, with icons like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir covering his songs — a testament to the timeless quality of his writing. The upcoming Book of Gold Thrown Open Tour spans the entire arc of his career, giving fans the chance to hear beloved favorites like “Girl in the War,” “The Curse,” and “Getting Ready to Get Down,” alongside deeper cuts and new material. Josh Ritter has delivered some unforgettable performances in Montana over the years — and he’s guaranteed to bring two more special nights this spring.

The Wailers ft. Aston Barrett Jr. will celebrate 50 Years of Positive Vibrations when they return to Montana in 2026 — performing at The ELM in Bozeman on April 14th and The Wilma in Missoula on April 15th. This landmark tour honors the 50th anniversary of Rastaman Vibration, one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums and a defining moment in reggae history. Released in 1976, the record helped carry reggae’s messages of resistance, spirituality, and hope to a global audience, with enduring songs like “Positive Vibration,” “Roots, Rock, Reggae,” and “War” continuing to resonate across generations.

Livetronica pioneers STS9 are bringing their Human Dream Tour to Montana in 2026, debuting at KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner on Friday, August 14 and The ELM in Bozeman on Saturday, August 15! The KettleHouse show will also feature swamptronica favorites Dirtwire. Blending electronic and acoustic elements into a genre-defying sound, STS9 has spent over two decades pushing boundaries and building a devoted global following. Known for their improvisational approach and fully immersive light shows, the band creates a live experience that feels equal parts dance party and transcendent journey. Fans can expect a dynamic mix of favorites like “Golden Gate,” “Tokyo,” and “When the Dust Settles,” alongside new material from their latest album Human Dream, a 19-track release that showcases the band’s expansive sound — from funk and jazz explorations to high-energy electronic moments. A staple of the live circuit, STS9 has headlined major festivals, sold out iconic venues like Red Rocks, and even earned induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame — all while cultivating a passionate community around their music.

Old time jams at Western Cider happen on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-8 pm. Whether you’re new to old time music or have been picking for decades, bring your instrument and head to Western Cider for a cider, a good time, and good tunes. New to the jam? Check out our list of commonly played tunes at the jam!

After benefitting from a large and sudden inheritance, the inept and accident-prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society embark on producing an ambitious 1920s murder mystery. They are delighted that neither casting issues nor technical hitches currently stand in their way. However, hilarious disaster ensues and the cast start to crack under the pressure, but can they get the production back on track before the final curtain falls? The Play That Goes Wrong is a farcical murder mystery, a play within a play, conceived and performed by award-winning company Theatre Mischief. It was first published as a one-act play and is published in this new edition as a two-act play.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is returning to Montana in 2026 — performing at The ELM in Bozeman on April 15th and The Wilma in Missoula on April 16th! This is An Evening with show — no opener just Josh all night! Widely regarded as one of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, Ritter has released eleven studio albums across his two-decade career — including 2019’s Fever Breaks, praised by NPR Music for his “endless capacity for empathy and indignation, often within a single song.” His new and twelfth studio album, I Believe in You, My Honeydew, continues that legacy with the lyrical richness and emotional honesty that define his work. Ritter’s music has resonated across generations, with icons like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir covering his songs — a testament to the timeless quality of his writing. The upcoming Book of Gold Thrown Open Tour spans the entire arc of his career, giving fans the chance to hear beloved favorites like “Girl in the War,” “The Curse,” and “Getting Ready to Get Down,” alongside deeper cuts and new material. Josh Ritter has delivered some unforgettable performances in Montana over the years — and he’s guaranteed to bring two more special nights this spring.

The elite of society must grapple with murder in their midst on the extravagant Orient Express while the legendary train is trapped by an unexpected snowdrift. Hercule Poirot, one of Christie's most popular characters, must apply his considerable skills as a detective to discover the who and the how of this crime. Ken Ludwig's adaptation of Agatha Christie's beloved novel-written at the request of her estate-is a funny, fast-paced thriller. Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc www.concordtheatricals.com This production is presented as part of the curriculum of the School of Theatre and Dance. The University of Montana is committed to creating welcoming events.

A Comedy Behind Closed Doors Set in 1923, Sylvia and Beau find themselves in an English countyside cottage for their yearly rendezvous - when Sylvia decides to expose her affair to both her husband and her lover’s wife. What she doesn’t expect is a complicated and hilarious web of secrets and betrayal to unravel! With a tip of the hat to Noel Coward and British comedies of the past, the true meaning of fate and faith, identity and infidelity, love and marriage are all called into question in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy. The Cottage, written by Sandy Rustin (Clue) and fresh off a successful Broadway run in 2023, is a side-splitting romp of endless laughs, hilarious plot twists, daring physical comedy, and a happy ending for lovers everywhere. “…[a] sidesplitting screwball comedy…The Cottage is a fresh and fiercely fun play that’s firing on all cylinders.” —Entertainment Weekly. "a naughty romp…Amid the old-fashioned trappings, Rustin nestles a welcome modern sensibility to the plot’s skirmishes of the sexes…” —Time Out New York. “…positively delightful…frothy and effervescent.” —TheaterMania. “A saucy farce!” – New York Times April 10-12 and 16-18, 2026 Th-Sat shows at 7:30pm , Sun show at 4:00pm | $25/$20/$10 PREVIEW April 9 Preview tickets are general admission sold at the box office on the night of the preview performance ONLY! Adults $12/Student $10 SPONSORED BY: Sue & Hank Ricklefs Masterpiece One Carpet

PBR is back at First Interstate Arena, April 17th and 18th, 2026! Tickets on sale May 2nd at 10am MST April 17th: 7:45pm April 18th: 6:45pm

A creative assemblage, a massive artistic adventure paying homage to surrealism, film noir, and ladies who lunch. Long-time BBD company member, Maeve Fahey, and BBD Director, Joy French, take the choreographic reins for Bare Bait Dance’s season finale - a choreographic “who-dunnit”!

The elite of society must grapple with murder in their midst on the extravagant Orient Express while the legendary train is trapped by an unexpected snowdrift. Hercule Poirot, one of Christie's most popular characters, must apply his considerable skills as a detective to discover the who and the how of this crime. Ken Ludwig's adaptation of Agatha Christie's beloved novel-written at the request of her estate-is a funny, fast-paced thriller. Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc www.concordtheatricals.com This production is presented as part of the curriculum of the School of Theatre and Dance. The University of Montana is committed to creating welcoming events.

A Comedy Behind Closed Doors Set in 1923, Sylvia and Beau find themselves in an English countyside cottage for their yearly rendezvous - when Sylvia decides to expose her affair to both her husband and her lover’s wife. What she doesn’t expect is a complicated and hilarious web of secrets and betrayal to unravel! With a tip of the hat to Noel Coward and British comedies of the past, the true meaning of fate and faith, identity and infidelity, love and marriage are all called into question in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy. The Cottage, written by Sandy Rustin (Clue) and fresh off a successful Broadway run in 2023, is a side-splitting romp of endless laughs, hilarious plot twists, daring physical comedy, and a happy ending for lovers everywhere. “…[a] sidesplitting screwball comedy…The Cottage is a fresh and fiercely fun play that’s firing on all cylinders.” —Entertainment Weekly. "a naughty romp…Amid the old-fashioned trappings, Rustin nestles a welcome modern sensibility to the plot’s skirmishes of the sexes…” —Time Out New York. “…positively delightful…frothy and effervescent.” —TheaterMania. “A saucy farce!” – New York Times April 10-12 and 16-18, 2026 Th-Sat shows at 7:30pm , Sun show at 4:00pm | $25/$20/$10 PREVIEW April 9 Preview tickets are general admission sold at the box office on the night of the preview performance ONLY! Adults $12/Student $10 SPONSORED BY: Sue & Hank Ricklefs Masterpiece One Carpet