--- title: "Music on Main in Bozeman: A Downtown Summer Tradition" description: Each summer, locals and visitors gather downtown to celebrate sunshine, good music, and local food at Music on Main in Bozeman. image: https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/hubfs/CVB_music-on-main-2023-blog1.jpg --- [Bozeman Chamber](https://bozemanchamber.com/) [![Visit Bozeman](https://bozeman-cvb.s3.amazonaws.com/Website-2026/Branding/_large/visit-bozeman-long.svg)](https://visit-bozeman.com/) [Stay](https://visit-bozeman.com/lodging-in-bozeman) [Eat](https://visit-bozeman.com/restaurants-in-bozeman) [Play](https://visit-bozeman.com/play-in-bozeman) [Outdoors](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors) [Hiking](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/hiking) [Rodeos](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/rodeos) [Yellowstone](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/yellowstone) [Skiing + Snowboarding](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/skiing-snowboarding) [Hot Springs](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/hot-springs-near-bozeman-montana) [Mountain Biking](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/top-10-mountain-biking-trails-in-bozeman) [Rafting + Floating](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/rafting-floating) [Hunting + Fishing](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/fishing-hunting) [Plan](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan) [Itineraries + Guides](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/itineraries-guides) [Travel Blog](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog) [Event Calendar](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/events) [Plan a Meeting or Event](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/meetings-events) [Sports Facility Guide](https://visit-bozeman.com/sports-facility-guide) [Getting Around](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/getting-around) [Weddings](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/weddings) [![Visit Bozeman](https://bozeman-cvb.s3.amazonaws.com/Website-2026/Branding/_large/visit-bozeman-long.svg)](https://visit-bozeman.com/) [Stay](https://visit-bozeman.com/lodging-in-bozeman) [Eat](https://visit-bozeman.com/restaurants-in-bozeman) [Play](https://visit-bozeman.com/play-in-bozeman) Outdoors + [All Outdoors](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors) [Hiking](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/hiking) [Rodeos](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/rodeos) [Yellowstone](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/yellowstone) [Skiing + Snowboarding](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/skiing-snowboarding) [Hot Springs](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/hot-springs-near-bozeman-montana) [Mountain Biking](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/top-10-mountain-biking-trails-in-bozeman) [Rafting + Floating](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/rafting-floating) [Hunting + Fishing](https://visit-bozeman.com/outdoors/fishing-hunting) Plan + [All Planning Resources](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan) [Itineraries + Guides](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/itineraries-guides) [Travel Blog](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog) [Event Calendar](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/events) [Plan a Meeting or Event](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/meetings-events) [Getting Around](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/getting-around) [Weddings](https://visit-bozeman.com/plan/weddings) # Music on Main in Bozeman: A Downtown Summer Tradition Written by [Kelsey Frey](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/author/kelsey-frey) Updated on May 28, 2026 Each summer, locals and visitors gather downtown to celebrate sunshine, good music, and local food at Music on Main in Bozeman. The city shuts down Main Street for several blocks downtown so people can walk and dance freely in the most popular part of town.  Music on Main features a rotation of food and drink vendors, kids’ activities nearby, and of course, excellent live music, which begins at 7 p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m. Music on Main events are hosted by the [Downtown Bozeman Association](https://downtownbozeman.org/event/music-on-main-2025) and are completely free and open to the public.  The event draws around 3,000 people each week, made up of families, students, visitors —  anyone who enjoys great music, good food, and the company of friends. Planning to visit Bozeman this summer? 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Please, don’t bring your pet. 2. Glass or aluminum containers and coolers are not permitted. 3. No smoking or vaping allowed. Attendees over the age of 21 are allowed to consume alcohol from 6-9 p.m. within the designated event area only. Beverages must be purchased from a licensed vendor on-site. Violations of this rule can result in a $100 open container ticket.     ![A girl sits on the shoulders of her dad while watching music at Music on Main in Bozeman](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CVB_music-on-main-2023-blog2.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=CVB_music-on-main-2023-blog2.jpg) ## Other Highlights at Music on Main Music on Main always offers a rotation of delicious local food vendors, so come hungry. Located on South Bozeman, the kids’ area will offer fun activities for youngsters. In addition, several local nonprofits will provide unique activities for young people on a rotating basis throughout the summer.  Bozeman is lined with specialty shops, and many stay open late if you're interested in a little shopping. The offerings are varied; you’ll find clothing, new and used books, antiques, and outdoor gear. For more exciting summer fun, visit our [Play in Bozeman](https://visitbozeman.com/play-in-bozeman) page and check out the [full events calendar](https://visitbozeman.com/bozeman-events).    [![New Call-to-action](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2335650/c1736277-ca54-40af-9f44-6248b8e813f4.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/2335650/c1736277-ca54-40af-9f44-6248b8e813f4) Spread the word: [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/a-summer-tradition-music-on-main-in-downtown-bozeman) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/a-summer-tradition-music-on-main-in-downtown-bozeman) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/blog/a-summer-tradition-music-on-main-in-downtown-bozeman) ![Kelsey Frey](https://blog.visit-bozeman.com/hubfs/Kelsey%20Frey%20.jpg) #### Kelsey Frey Kelsey Frey is the Content Marketing Specialist for Visit Bozeman, and has been writing about her favorite mountain town since 2024. She moved to Bozeman in 2022 with plans to stay just three months, but quickly fell in love with the Gallatin Valley and never left. 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