Jazz Night returns to Tune Up Bar in Bozeman on the first Wednesday of every month, from 9 to 11 PM! Yes, the same day as Jazz Night at Last Best Comedy, which starts at 6 or 6:30 PM. The first Wednesday of the month will be a joyful day for Bozeman jazz fans!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS TUESDAY, September 30th, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (8pm-10pm)
The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!! This week, Sam Woodis on keyboard, Raphael Lopez on guitar/bass, Sam Layton on drums, and guest musician Tyler Honcoop on trumpet will host the jam!
FREE! Bring an instrument! Sign up to play a tune! Buy a drink! Tip the band & bar! Make some friends! Support OUR local community!!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, September 30th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
From Cottonwood Club!
Join us for our monthly tribute to the jazz gods, Wednesday October 1 at On Broadway!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, October 1st, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
Our second installment of our jazz residency at Last Best Comedy! This time we will feature The Any Everything with Cheyenne John-Henderson on piano, Alex Platt on drums, and special guest Rob Kohler on bass! This is going to be a treat and not to be missed! Doors at 6 PM, concert at 6:30 PM … and at 8:30 PM, we will be doing “Bits and Beats” featuring some wonderful comedians (and more jazz)!
Tix here: https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/jazz-night-at-lbc-2
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Wednesday, October 1st, 6:30 p.m. (Door 6:00 p.m) / Bits & Beats 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday, Levity features Jazz Jam starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with local jazz musicians. This week the house band – Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Robin Martinez on bass, Lloyd Marsh on drums – will be hosting the jam session! There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone who can play. All you need is raw talent and your instrument!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, October 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night hosted by Eddie T. returns to Tune Up Bar on the first Wednesday every month! This Wednesday, October 1st, Eddie T. on bass, Jake Fleming on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be playing! Enjoy 20% off all menu items with a valid Montana ID excluding Happy Hour Specials!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, October 1st, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pub The Old Post have live jazz on every Thursday by Chuck Florence on tenor saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, and Beth Lo on bass. If you are around Missoula this Thursday, drop by The Old Post to enjoy the live music with American Bistro pub food and some drinks!
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, October 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T. on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, October 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From John Campbell!
FunkyMoto will be playing at The Tuneup Bar on Friday Oct 3 from 9-11. The band plays fast paced funky jazz, featuring Mike Helland on Sax, Gunter Roylance on Trombone, Harlow Punderson on Keys, Bill Hyland on Guitar, Jay Kuhle on Drums, and John Campbell on Bass. Come out and have some fun!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, October 3rd, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
From Draught Works!
Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in our cozy taproom every Sunday night from 6-8 PM this summer during our Sunday Night Jazz Series! This week’s Jazz – Missoula Jazz Collective will be playing wonderful music to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, October 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join the Bridger Mountain Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or small combo performs at The Eagles on every other Sundays. No cover charge but there will be a tip jar so be generous.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, October 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
MON, OCT 6TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
From ZACC!
Join the UM Small Group program for an evening of jazz standards, contemporary tunes, and originals from the University of Montana musicians as they begin their 2025-26 musical journey. This performance is free and open to the public – Don’t Miss it!
Zootown Arts and Community Center
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Monday, October 6th, Door 7:00 p.m. / Music 7:30 p.m.
ALEX NAUMAN NEW ALBUM RELEASE CONCERTS
From Alex Nauman!
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! So incredibly pumped to be bringing Matt Smiley & Dru Heller up from Denver for a run of album release shows in October! I hope you will join us for an intimate evening of retro-tinged surf jazz and help celebrate the release of our new album “Meadowlark.” – Expect dynamic compositions, dreamy textures, and adventurous improvisation inspired by the styles of Julian Lage and Bill Frisell. Vinyl & CD copies will be available for the first time at the shows! Seatings are limited at the venues. Please make reservations.
- Fri, Oct 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Longstaff House in Missoula (601 Longstaff Street, Missoula) Cash donation $25. Reservations at parkerjohn1010@gmail.com
- Sat, Oct 11th, 5:00 p.m. – at The Cikan House in Bozeman (31 Hitching Post, Bozeman) Cash donations $30. Reservations at craig@craighallmusic.com
- Sun, Oct 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Art House in Billings (109 N 30th St, Billings) Advanced tickets $25 at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/alex-nauman-trio-album-release-concert/
THU, OCT 16TH AT BROTHERS TAPWORKS IN HELENA
From Friends of Head Start!
Wilbur Rehmann Trio will perform for Friends of Head Start Extravaganza fundraiser event on Thursday, October 16th at Brothers Tapworks! Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, Fred Cobb on piano, and Jeremy Slead on drums.
The event will be MC’d by former Governor Steve Bullock, and will include: Live & silent auctions, Hors d’oeuvres, No-Host Bar, Live Music from the Wilbur Rehmann Trio. Tickets are available for presale only—get yours today at www.rmdc.net!
Brothers Tapworks
40 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena, MT
Thursday, October 16th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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