Staff Pick's: Missoula, MT
Music Roadtrip
Description: Cradled between mountain ranges and rivers, Missoula hums with wild energy and a fierce creative heart. This is where open skies meet open mics—a college town turned cultural hub where every night can end in music and mountain air. Start your journey at the Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau (Destination Missoula) for maps, festival info, and insider suggestions on where to catch a set or a sunrise. From there, head to the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC)—a grassroots venue, gallery, and community hub where Missoula’s DIY art and indie music scenes collide. When the lights dim, downtown comes alive. Monk’s Bar keeps the dance floors moving with late-night sets and local DJs, while the Top Hat Lounge serves up an intimate mix of regional and touring acts. Just down the street, The Wilma Theatre stands as Missoula’s grand stage—an Art Deco landmark that hosts everything from symphonies to rock shows. During the warmer months, music spills outdoors: Caras Park transforms into a festival ground along the Clark Fork River, and KettleHouse Amphitheater, tucked between the water and the pines, offers one of the most breathtaking concert backdrops in the West. This itinerary captures the essence of Missoula—untamed, creative, and deeply musical, where the mountains don’t just echo sound, they amplify it.
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