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