Spring has officially arrived in Missoula, and April is blooming with events you won’t want to miss! As the days grow longer and the town comes alive, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and celebrate the season. From live music and art shows to family-friendly fun and community traditions, April offers something for everyone. This month brings back beloved annual events like the International Wildlife Film Festival, the Kyiyo Pow Wow Celebration, the YMCA Riverbank Run and so much more. Whether you’re here for the culture, the community, or just an excuse to enjoy the fresh spring air, Missoula is the place to be. Be sure to check out our full list of April happenings on our events calendar.
2-4: Sky Blue Gun Show @ Missoula County Fairgrounds
4: Anderson’s Community Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt @ Playfair Park
2-5: Rubber Soul Reimagined @ Zootown Arts Community Center
7: Jeff Tweedy with Special Guest Macie Stewart @ The Wilma
9-12, 16-19: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express @ University of Montana - Montana Theatre
11: 34th Annual Run for the Trees @ Silver Park
16: An Evening with Josh Ritter @ The Wilma
17-18: 57th Annual Kyiyo Pow Wow Celebration @ University of Montana - Adam Center
18: 2026 WildWalk Parade & WildFest @ Downtown Missoula
18-23: 49th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival @ The Roxy Theater
17-26: An Exquisite Corpse @ West Side Theater
18-19: Missoula Symphony - Haydn’s Creation @ University of Montana - Dennison Theater
21: AFI with Choir Boy @ The Wilma
22: Swing for a Knight - Hellgate Highschool Band Fundraiser @ Missoula County Fairgrounds
22: The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars @ University of Montana - Dennison Theatre
24-25: Missoula Quilter’s Guild, Spread Your Wings Quilt Show @ Missoula County Fairgrounds
24-26: Missoula Spring Thaw Hockey Tournament @ Glacier Ice Rink
24: Kitchen Dwellers (Night 1) @ Top Hat
25: Kitchen Dwellers (Night 2) @ Top Hat
25: Missoula Irish Dancers @ Missoula County Fairgrounds
25: 54th Annual YMCA Riverbank Run @ Race Starts at Higgins & Broadway
25: World’s Largest Flea Market @ University of Montana - The Oval
28: Tech N9ne & E40 with King Iso @ The Wilma
29-2: Jazzoula 2026 @ Zootown Arts Community Center
Mondays: Karaoke Monday @ Union Club
Tuesdays: Bingo Night @ Cranky Sam, Trivia Night @ The Old Post
Wednesdays: Old Time Jam @ Western Cider (every other Wednesday), Kettlehouse Karaoke @ The Badlander, Trivia @ Stave & Hoop Speakeasy
Thursdays: Live Jazz Night @ The Old Post
Saturdays: Play It Forward Bingo @ OddPitch Brewing
Sundays: Yoga & Cider @ Western Cider, Sunday Jazz @ Draught Works Brewery
