From Billy Idol to Sold-Out Nights: Why Montana Loves KettleHouse

There is something special about seeing your favorite bands live in concert. There are shows that I’ve seen that I will never forget. It makes it extra special when you get to experience a show in one of the best venues in the state. 

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The Kettlehouse Amphitheater in Bonner, Montana, has been named the best concert venue in the state. It’s hard to argue with that. There are bigger venues like MetraPark First Interstate Arena in Billings, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, and Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, but there is something about listening to live music in the mountains along the Blackfoot River.  

Why KettleHouse Stands Out From Other Montana Venues

The Kettlehouse, being an outdoor amphitheater, isn’t able to host concerts all year long. Montana’s winter weather prevents that from happening, but they fit a lot of shows into their concert season every year.  

How Many People Can the KettleHouse Amphitheater Hold?

With a capacity of a little over 4,000 concertgoers, it’s not uncommon for shows to sell out. It’s also becoming more common for bigger acts to play multiple nights at the venue.  

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We’ve been lucky enough to see some amazing shows at the Kettlehouse. Even in a sold-out show, the venue feels intimate. Some of our favorite shows are Billy Idol, Alice Cooper, and Dropkick Murphys with Flogging Molly. We wanted to know what shows our listeners' favorites were, so we asked. With hundreds of responses, we narrowed it down to the top shows you've seen over the years at the Kettlehouse, in no particular order.  

Please keep scrolling to see if your favorite show was mentioned.