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Published on November 20, 2025
ZOOTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP SECOND ANNUAL EDITION TAKES PLACE JUNE 19TH & 20TH IN BEAUTIFUL MISSOULA, MT!
Zootown Music Festival is proud to announce the lineup for its second annual edition! Following the breakout success of last year’s inaugural event, Zootown will return to beautiful Missoula, MT, taking place Friday, June 19th through Saturday, June 20th at the Missoula Fairgrounds. Nestled in the shadows of five majestic mountain ranges, and among the confluence of the Clark Fork, Blackfoot, and Bitterroot rivers, the 2026 Zootown Music Festival will feature a lineup of 20+ performing artists including: The Lumineers, The Chicks, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Trampled By Turtles, The Head and The Heart, and many more! Fans interested in an official lineup poster can pre-order one via the ticketing page, with $5 from each poster donated to the Five Valleys Land Trust.
Through a partnership with GuideTime, Zootown is again offering for purchase half-day and full-day excursions on the days before and after the festival, including, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, river tubing, trail rides, guided hikes, scenic walking tours, and more. Morning activities on show days will also be available. Further details on excursions and activities can be found at ZootownFestival.com.
With over 60% of the lineup having never played the state of Montana before, Zootown Music Festival 2026 will also mark headliner The Chicks first performance in Montana in over 20 years. The state also holds a special connection to The Chicks’ history, with songwriter Susan Gibson (whose father is from Missoula) having written the band’s mega hit “Wide Open Spaces” while a forestry school student at University of Montana.
Pre-sale for one and two day tickets begins Friday, November 21st at 10:00AM MST
Available online at Zootownfestival.com for those who attended the inaugural event or are signed up to receive SMS updates. A limited amount of 2-Day & Single Day GA tickets will also be available for purchase in person at Rockin Rudy’s in downtown Missoula at a special Locals-Only rate.
General on-sale begins Friday, November 21st at 1:00PM MST: via ZootownFestival.com
Layaway plans will be available for all ticket types starting at 10% down.
Visit ZootownFestival.com for more information on Tickets, Lodging, and Excursions.
“Families, young adults, and older folks danced, laughed and enjoyed the musical acts who hailed from across the country and played folk, dance, funk, country, jazz, pop and more,” shared The Missoulian in their review of last year’s event, which was also dubbed a “Can’t Miss Music Festival of 2025” by Vulture, and “a smashing success” by 94.9 KYSS. “For a first-year fest, it all seemed to run surprisingly smoothly,” wrote The Pulp, “it looked like a well-oiled machine”. The festival was also a significant contributor to the regional economy, generating $9.1m in net new economic activity in Missoula County, over 400k in net tax revenues for state and local government, and creating $3.3m in new labor income for workers throughout the region according to a study by Zenith Economics. Additionally, in 2025 Zootown Music Festival supported the net equivalent of 67 annualized jobs throughout Missoula County.
“Zootown 2025 was an incredible experience that showcased what makes Montana such a uniquely special place. The crowd brought an easy, magnetic energy that turned a first-year festival into something that already felt lived-in. From local Missoulians to weekend travellers, we’re grateful to everyone who showed up and made it theirs. We can’t wait to see everyone back at the Missoula Fairgrounds this summer.” – Scott Osburn (Always On)
Produced by Always On, Knitting Factory Presents, and Shore Sound Entertainment in partnership The University of Montana’s Entertainment Management program, the Zootown Music Festival brings a world class live music event to a vibrant city known for its exceptional culinary and craft brewery scene, historical landmarks and Indigenous roots, and easy access to natural wonders and outdoor adventures, with over 60,000 acres of wilderness just minutes from downtown. Join us in Missoula, MT next summer for an adventure you won’t soon forget.
For more details and info on how to purchase single and 2-day tickets, please visit ZootownFestival.com
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