Zootown Music Festival will make its debut at Missoula, Montana’s Missoula Fairgrounds over Independence Day weekend 2025 with a two-day lineup featuring 20+ notable acts from the worlds of country, folk, alt-rock, R&B, pop, jam, and more.
Set to take place on Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th, 2025, the inaugural Zootown Music Festival will feature headlining performances by Hozier and Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Mt. Joy, Lake Street Dive, and Modest Mouse. They’ll be joined by Julien Baker & Torres, La Lom, Evan Horner, Mon Rovîa, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Madi Diaz, Buck Meek, Dogs In A Pile, Eggy, The Moss, Chaparelle, Stolen Gin, and more.
Produced by Always On, Knitting Factory Presents, and Shore Sound Entertainment in partnership with Destination Missoula and The University of Montana’s Entertainment Management program, Zootown will serve as Missoula, Montana’s first-ever major music festival.
The Missoula Fairgrounds are nestled in the shadows of five majestic mountain ranges, and among the confluence of the Clark Fork, Blackfoot, and Bitterroot rivers in a vibrant city known for its exceptional culinary and craft brewery scene, historical landmarks and Indigenous roots, and easy access to natural wonders and outdoor adventures, with over 60,000 acres of wilderness just minutes from downtown.
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In partnership with GuideTime, Zootown will offer half-day and full-day guided excursions in the area on the days leading up to and after the festival, as well as morning activities on show days. Excursion packages will be available for purchase during the Zootown general on-sale on November 22nd, along with premium lodging offerings and RV and camping accommodations.
Limited local pre-sale tickets will be available beginning on Thursday, November 21st at 10:00 a.m. MT for those who have a zip code in Missoula or its surrounding areas. Local pre-sale tickets will also be available in person at Rockin Rudy’s, including at the lowest available price point for two-day GA tickets ($250).
General on-sale for Zootown Music Festival 2025 will take place on Friday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. MT. Layaway plans will be available for all tickets types, with GA and GA+ options beginning as low as $25 down and VIP tickets starting at $50 down. For complete ticketing details, visit the festival’s website.
The idea for a major music festival in Missoula has been a longtime dream of University of Montana alum Scott Osburn of Always On, who since graduating has maintained strong ties with the school and city. Involving Destination Missoula and the UM Entertainment Management Program in the planning of the event was a priority for Zootown, ensuring that the festival is not only a boon to Montana’s music fans and regional business, but also provides UM students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the music industry.
Zootown Music Festival will also benefit from the expertise and know-how of Shore Sound Entertainment and Knitting Factory Presents. Shore Sound’s Jordan Wolowitz serves as the festival’s co-founder and talent buyer, with a proven track record in the live events space including co-founding Governors Ball and Sound On Sound (now Soundside) music festivals. Knitting Factory Presents’ 20+ year history in Missoula promoting live events alongside operating the Big Sky Amphitheater, brings immense value and insight to the planning of the festival.
“I believe there are only a few truly iconic destinations in the U.S. ideal for hosting a festival of this caliber,” shared Osburn in a press release, “and to me, Missoula sits at the top of that list. Our goal is for the local and regional community to feel a deep sense of pride and ownership in this event, while giving visitors the chance to discover the unique spirit of Missoula, MT. We’re thrilled about this opportunity and recognize the significant responsibility to create a festival that matches the ethos and awe-inspiring quality of its setting.”
Below, view the full artist lineup for Zootown Music Festival 2025 and watch the event’s official announcement video narrated by Montana-native Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons.
Zootown Music Festival 2025 Announcement Video (Narrated by J.K. Simmons)
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