What a Hoot! River City Roots Festival This Weekend in Missoula

The Downtown Missoula Partnership is ready to welcome you to Missoula’s signature celebration at the top of western Montana’s must-see-list.

RIVER CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Recognized as the 2009 Montana Tourism Event of the Year, the River City Roots Festival draws more than 15,000 individuals to the heart of Downtown Missoula for a variety of fun activities and exceptional music. This two-day FREE festival features first-class art and entertainment for both residents and visitors.

With live performances on a big stage on West Main Street, a fine art show, entertainment for children and families, and a 4-Mile run through the heart of Missoula, River City Roots Festival brings a weekend of family fun to the heart of the community.

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TIMES AND PERFORMANCES

The Festival is full-throttle non-stop on both Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. Performances get underway at 12:30 pm both days and don't wrap up until 10:30 pm both evenings.

Whatever types of music you are into, these high-energy performances will keep you entertained, with plenty of food and beverage vendors to keep you fully fueled.

Friday, August 21, 2026 Lineup

12:30 – 2pm: Z.A.C.C. Rock Camp Bands and Tangled Tones

2:30 – 4:00pm: Joan Zen

4:30 – 6:00pm: Reverend Slanky

6:30 – 8:00pm: Amanda Shaw

8:30 – 10:30pm: Honey Island Swamp Band

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Lineup

12:30 – 2pm: Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders

2:30 – 4:00pm: The Unfaithful Servants

4:30 – 6:00pm: Andy Dunnigan & Friends

6:30 – 8:00pm: Silas Herman & the Tone Unit

8:30 – 10:30pm: The Infamous Stringdusters

There is lots more information about the performers, and of course a helpful map of the festival area so you can know before you go. Find it all on the River City Roots Festival website here.