Editor’s note: Bozeman Arts & Culture is a monthly feature by Peggy Stebbins. To have your organization’s upcoming event considered for inclusion, please send a brief description to her at peggykstebbins@gmail.com.
What’s On: Your Monthly Guide to Arts & Culture in the Bozeman Area – February 2026
February brings a welcome spark of creativity to the heart of winter. From live music and inspiring performances to independent films and community art exhibits, this month is filled with ways to stay inspired and connected across the Bozeman area.
Spotlight Event
Whimsy lights up winter as Random Acts of Silliness presents the third annual Menagerie of the Imaginary Lantern Parade on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at Gallatin Regional Park. This community celebration features imaginative lanterns of all shapes and sizes, handcrafted and carried by local artists and Gallatin Valley residents.
Musicians and performers will accompany the glowing procession, creating a magical evening for all ages. New this year, families with young children can enjoy a Mini Lantern Parade on Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Learn more at randomactsofsilliness.com.
Art
• Bozeman High School Art Club’s exhibit Bozeman High-Lights continues through March 28. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2612 W. Main St., Suite B. Free admission. https://bozemanartmuseum.org.
Film
• Hamnet, Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., 17 W. Main St. A moving historical drama following Agnes and William Shakespeare after the death of their son. Tickets: www.bozemanfilmsociety.org
• Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animation and Live-Action Double-Feature, Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., 17 W. Main St. Showcasing the best short films from around the world, the 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Shorts presents feature-length programs dedicated to each Academy Award® Short Film category. Tickets: www.bozemanfilmsociety.org
Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
• Livingston Film Series’ Abroad, an indie thriller, Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-9:30 p.m., 415 East Lewis St., Livingston. Free, no reservation required.
Live Music
• Live music every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. with a rotating lineup of talented local artists, 105 W. Main St.
• Gentle Plucks: Bach & Beyond, Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 7:30 p.m., Cikan House, 31 Hitching Post Road, Bozeman. A virtuosic evening of harpsichord and Baroque violin featuring music by Bach, Scarlatti, and Spanish masters. Tickets at www.baroquemusicmontana.org
Experience live music while you soak, 7–10 p.m., 81123 Gallatin Rd.
• Feb. 12: Jesse the Ocelot
• Feb. 15: Jacob Rountree & the Somethings
• Feb. 19: Ryan Little Eagle
• Feb. 26: Ella Rae Cole
Jazz in the Library, Saturdays from 2-4 p.m., second floor magazine corner, 626 E. Main St. Free.
• Feb. 7: Bozambique
• Feb. 14: Alex Robilotta, Aaron Banfield, and Michael Testagrossa
• Feb. 21: Bob Nell and Bob Bowman
• Feb. 28: Alex Robilotta, Eddie T, and Chris Naro
• Free Community Concert: Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony, Saturday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Willson Auditorium, 404 W. Main St. Family-friendly concert with instrument petting zoo. No cost, but tickets required at https://www.bozemansymphony.org/community-concert or 406-585-9774.
• Live music Fridays and Saturdays from 9–11 p.m. Open Mic Nights on Thursdays from 8–10 p.m., 101 N. Rouse Ave. bozemantaproom.com
Bridger Brewing – Bozeman
Free Wednesday concerts from 5:30–8 p.m., 1609 S. 11th Ave.
• Feb. 4: Bitter Roots Revival
• Feb. 11: Kyle Austin
• Feb. 18: The Boomerangs
• Feb. 25: Lazy Owl String Band
Bridger Brewing – Three Forks
Free music on Thursdays at 6 p.m., 75 Vigilante Way
• Feb. 12: Kyle Austin
• Feb. 26: Kevin Clarke
Live music 9-11 p.m., 24 N. Bozeman Ave.
• Saturday, Feb. 7: Latin Night
• Friday, Feb. 20: Kailey Marie
• Saturday, Feb. 21: Bichota-Ladies Night
• Friday, Feb. 27: The Fog
• Saturday, Feb. 28: K-Pop Night
Plus Bluegrass Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Music Wednesdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Karaoke Thursdays, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 1: Brisco
• Friday, Feb. 20: Lena Marie Schiffer Album Release
• Saturday, Feb. 21: Lena Marie Schiffer Album Release
• Noon Notes featuring a Vocal Chamber Music ensemble, free concert on Monday, Feb. 2, at noon at Bozeman Public Library, 626 E. Main St. More information at https://montanachambermusic.org/
• Saturday, Feb. 7: The Pickpockets
• Friday & Saturday, Feb. 13-14: Abby Webster
• Friday, Feb. 20: Joe Robinson
• Friday & Saturday, Feb. 27-28: 710 Ashbury
Weekly music lineup at 1007 W. Main St.:
• Mondays: Singer/Songwriter Night, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: Bluegrass, 7–9 p.m.
• Fridays: Jazz with Alex Robilotta, 7–9 p.m.
• Saturdays: Rock/Funk, 7–9 p.m.
• International Guitar Night, Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m., 17 W. Main St. Featuring Alexandr Misko, innovative fingerstyle guitarist from Russia. Tickets: https://theellentheatre.com
• Thursday, Feb. 5: An Evening with Gavin DeGraw
• Friday, Feb. 6: KT Tunstall
• Tuesday, Feb. 10: The Elovators with Special Guests Shwayze and Jarv
• Friday, Feb. 13: Big Richard and Della Mae
• Tuesday, Feb. 17: Hayes Carll – We’re Only Human Tour with Ryan Montbleau
• Saturday, Feb. 21: Maddy O’Neal
• Wednesday, Feb. 26: Neko Case – Neon Green Midnight Green Tour with Destroyer
• Thursday, Feb. 26: OPIUO featuring Cool Customer and Rsun
• Friday, Feb. 27: Emo Night
• Celtic Music Jam Sundays at 3:30 p.m.; Bluegrass Jam Thursdays at 6 p.m.; Celtic Music Live Fridays at 6 p.m., 875 Bridger Drive, Unit B.
Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
• Modern Celtic music by Julie Fowlis on Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and String Quartet Kronos on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m., 45465 Gallatin Road in Gallatin Gateway. Tickets at https://warrenmillerpac.org/
Performance
• Pecha Kucha 49, an eclectic evening of speakers, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 18-19, 6:40 p.m. Tickets at the ellentheatre.org
A full month of comedy, improv, and showcases. Highlights include:
• Feb. 4: Billet Team Night, 7 p.m.
• Feb. 6: Chad & JT, 7& 9 p.m.
• Feb. 13: Threesome Date Night, 7 p.m.
• Feb. 20: Dave Fulton, 7 & 9 p.m.
• Feb. 27: Chris Fairbanks, 7 & 9 p.m.
• Feb. 28: Kit Comedy Live!, 4 p.m.
• The epic Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Ellen Theatre. Set during the dramatically changing landscape of the early 20th century, Ragtime masterfully intertwines the stories of three diverse families as they seek the American Dream. Tickets at https://operamontana.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events
Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
• Rent, a raw and exhilarating story set in New York’s East Village about love, friendship, and finding your voice. Presented Friday & Saturday, Feb. 27-28, at 7:30 p.m., 415 E. Lewis St., Livingston. Tickets: https://www.theshanecenter.org/
This column was written by Peggy Stebbins. To have your organization’s upcoming event considered for inclusion, please send a brief description to peggykstebbins@gmail.com.
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