Downtown ToNight
Thursdays 5:00 – 9:00pm | June, July, & August in Caras Park

The 25th season of Downtown ToNight kicks off on Thursday, June 4, 2026!
ONE EPIC SUMMER. Live music, local food trucks, and Caras Park—Downtown ToNight is back for one epic summer along the river. Come soak up the energy and enjoy the HEART of Downtown!
Don’t forget to check out Downtown ToNight’s sibling event, Out to Lunch!
Downtown ToNight is the proud host of the Missoula Makers Collective Market. Check out over 30 local makers each week while you dance to the music and enjoy local eats.

Created in 2001, Downtown ToNight was the answer to the demands of Missoulians who were hungry for more events in the Heart of Missoula. Following in the footsteps of it’s sibling event Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight features 21 local food trucks, live music, an adult beverage garden, and epic views of the local mountains and Clark Fork River. As one of Montana / Missoula’s longest-running events, it’s a must-attend summer tradition. Connect to your community at Downtown ToNight in Caras Park!

Downtown ToNight 2026 Lineup
June 4, 2026
The Western Meadowlarks
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Country
June 11, 2026
Blue Point
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Bluegrass
June 18, 2026
Humble Love
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Rock/Funk/Country/Blues/Motown
June 25, 2026
Mudslide Charley
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Blue/R&B/Rock
July 2, 2026
Reverend Slanky
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Funk/Soul/Latin
July 9, 2026
The Idle Ranch Hands
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Country/Western
July 16, 2026
Joe Martinez Band
Hometown: Polson, MT
Genre: Soul/Country/Blues
July 23, 2026
Vinyl City
Hometown: Helena, MT
Genre: Classic Rock
July 30, 2026
River City Rhythm
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Top 40 Covers
August 6, 2026
Rose’s Pawn Shop
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Americana/Folk-Rock/AltCountry
August 13, 2026
Cole Decker Band
Hometown: Bozeman, MT
Genre: Americana Country
August 20, 2026
Kyle Curtis & the Promised Lands
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Soul/Rock
August 27, 2026
Joan Zen
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Genre: Funk/Soul
2026 Food & Drink Vendors
Banh Mi Zoola: Bánh Mì, noodle salads, Vietnamese iced coffee, iced teas, and seasonal specialties
Big Dipper: Classic ice cream combinations
Chur Ice Cream: Real fruit ice cream
Clark Fork & Spoon Kitchen: handcrafted smash burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, and specialty sandwiches with scratch-made sauces and fresh ingredients
Cruz Tacos: Tacos approved by any Missoulian
High Vibration: Salads, grain bowls, fresh-pressed juices, desserts
Horchata: Corn on the cob, fresh fruit lemonade, horchata
Isla’s Lemonade: Fresh-squeezed lemonade
Kamoon: Arabian cuisine made from scratch & authentic recipes
M-80 Chicken: Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches and fries
Madeline’s Mediterranean: Madeline’s food features cuisine indigenous to the stunning shores of the Mediterranean Sea
Mai City Food: American Chinese food
Mountain Berry Bowls: loaded açaí smoothie bowls made with all-natural ingredients
Pattie Wagon: Yummy burgers, hot dogs, and more
Pelz: Alaskan pelmini dumplings served with butter, red wine vinegar, sriracha, curry power, cilantro, sour cream and a slice of rye bread
Primrose Farm & Bakehouse: fresh-baked pizzas and focaccia sandwiches
Puma Peruvian: Peruvian eats that are perfect for snacking
River City Eats: Sliders and loaded fries
Servin’ Thyme: Big portions for big appetites, and vegetarian friendly
Soul Dawgz: Hot dogs
Zeera: Missoula’s first Pakistani food truck with curries, butter chicken, vegetarian specials and more
Each week, Downtown ToNight features an adult beverage bar featuring local craft beers, domestic favorites, cocktails, wine, cider, and seltzers. Check out the schedule below to check out who is hosting the bar each week.
June 4: The Rhino
June 11: The Badlander
June 18: Press Box
June 25: Downtown Missoula Partnership (beer and wine only; no hard liquor)
July 2: The Rhino
July 9: Downtown Missoula Partnership (beer and wine only; no hard liquor)
July 16: The Badlander
July 23: Downtown Missoula Partnership (beer and wine only; no hard liquor)
July 30: Downtown Missoula Partnership (beer and wine only; no hard liquor)
August 6: The Badlander
August 13: Downtown Missoula Partnership (beer and wine only; no hard liquor)
August 20: The Rhino
August 27: The Press Box
Interested in providing children’s activity in 2026 at Downtown ToNight? Email [email protected] for more information or submit your information here: Out to Lunch/Downtown ToNight Activity Provider
Do I have to pay to attend this event?
No, the event is free to attend thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Is there alcohol available at the event?
Yes! We have four different service providers who serve adult-beverages each week on a rotating schedule. Check out the pop-up bar tab for more info on who is serving each week.
What is Caras Cash?
Caras Cash makes the perfect gift for friends, family and employees. This money is good for food and beverages during Out To Lunch and Downtown ToNight. Purchase Caras Cash at the Downtown Missoula Partnership office located at 218 E. Main Street, by phone at 406.543.4238 or email us at [email protected].
Where can I park?
Check out our tips and tricks tab for where to park or check out the Getting Around page for more info about traveling into Downtown Missoula. Pro tip: parking is free after 5pm in Downtown.
Can I bring my dog?
We suggest the pups stay home! The events are loud and the Health Dept. requires pups to stay 10 ft away from all food vendors.
Have any other questions? Email [email protected] or call 406.543.4238.

Caras Cash makes the perfect gift for friends, family and employees. This money is good for food and beverages during Out To Lunch and Downtown ToNight. Purchase Caras Cash at the Downtown Missoula Partnership office located at 218 E. Main Street, by phone at 406.543.4238 or email us at [email protected]
Here are some transportation and parking tips and tricks for when you head to Downtown ToNight this summer!
- Ride the Line! Mountain Line is a great way to come Downtown and save some gas. It’s also Zero-Fare and all routes come to Downtown!
- Ride the trails! Missoula has a terrific trails system, especially along the river and leading right into Caras Park. Get more information on biking, and generally commuting, around Missoula from Missoula in Motion.
- Parking is FREE after 5pm (after 6pm in the garages). Downtown Missoula Nights and Weekends Parking Map
- Parking right next to Caras Park is in high demand. We recommend parking a little farther away to avoid traffic congestion (see the map below).
- YES – the gate arms are down in the garages 24/7. NO – you don’t have to pay for parking evenings (after 6pm Mon-Fri) and weekends, but you still have to take a ticket.
- YES – Parking spots designated as leased spaces in the parking garages ARE AVAILABLE for public use evenings and weekends. NO – you won’t get ticketed or towed if you park in a leased spot evenings and weekends.
Curious about where to park for Downtown ToNight? There are many locations within a 5 minute walk.

From selling wristbands to serving up drink on DMP bar nights, we have lots of slots available! Come hang outside, dance to the music, and connect to your community.
Sign up HERE.
2026 Downtown ToNight Sponsors
Season-Long Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Event Producer
Spotlight Sponsors
A&E + SMA Design
Bayern Brewing
Black Knight Security
Boeson Research
Clark Fork Coalition
Cushing Terrell
Dick Anderson Construction
First Security Bank
Joan Zen
Liberty Electric
Merrill Lynch / Roth – Eicholtz – Johnson
Missoula in Motion
MMW Architects
Park Side Credit Union
Roemer’s Point-S
S.G. Long Financial
Stockman Bank
Toyota
United Way of Missoula County
Zootown Fest
Supporters
missoulaevents.net
Pathlabs
Sound Creations





