Belgrade Summer Nights: Your 2026 Guide
Written by Erin Hoppe Updated on 06/12/2026
Key Takeaways
- Belgrade Summer Nights is a free, family-friendly block party held on Wednesdays this summer from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Belgrade, Montana.
- The 2026 lineup features eight acts across five nights, including Savvy the Band, Emma and the Ledge, The Waiting (a Tom Petty tribute), Neon Rainbow, The Scurry, and local Belgrade artist Michael Erhart.
- Every event hosts food trucks, local vendors, cold drinks, and kids' activities.
- Belgrade offers numerous hotel options close to downtown, making getting to the event even easier.
Summer in Belgrade, Montana just got a whole lot more fun. Belgrade Summer Nights, the beloved downtown block party on Broadway, returns for 2026 with five Wednesday evenings of live music, food trucks, local vendors, cold beverages, and kids' activities — all free and open to the public.
Presented by the Belgrade Community Coalition, this is the kind of community event that turns a regular Wednesday into something worth putting on the calendar.
What to Expect at Belgrade Summer Nights
Each event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on select Wednesdays throughout the summer in the heart of downtown Belgrade, Montana. Free parking is available throughout downtown.
Broadway closes to cars to make room for the crowd, and the lineup is stacked with local food trucks, local vendors, and live music from some seriously talented acts. You'll find activities for youngsters, too, making this event one of the best things to do with kids in Belgrade. Come hungry, come ready to dance, and plan to stay a while.
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Belgrade Summer Nights 2026 Band Lineup
June 24 — Savvy the Band with opener Come Back K
Savvy the Band is the kind of act that gets a crowd moving fast. Expect polished, high-energy performances of pop and rock hits from the '80s, '90s, and today — think The Killers, Katy Perry, Guns N' Roses, and Blink-182.
Opening the night is Come Back K, a homegrown alt/indie band right out of Belgrade, Montana, blending heavy and soft rock with a sincere, DIY indie feel.
July 8 — Emma and the Ledge
Three-time winner of Bozeman Magazine's Reader's Choice "Best Blues Band," Emma and the Ledge is a blues/funk fusion powerhouse inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Beth Hart. The setlist includes originals and covers, all delivered with a re-imagined twist.
July 22 — The Scurry with opener Michael Erhart
The Scurry is a Bozeman-based jam band fronted by singer-songwriter Drew McDowell — Americana-rooted, improvisation-forward, and winner of the 2026 Bozeman's Choice Award for "Best New Band."
Opening for them is Michael Erhart, a local musician known for his comedic, hyper-local songwriting about the Gallatin Valley. His viral track "Belgrade, Montana" is basically required listening before you show up.
August 5 — The Waiting
Formed in 2013, The Waiting has one mission: bring Tom Petty's music to life — no wigs, no gimmicks, just raw rock and roll. The band covers Petty's full catalog, including his solo work and Traveling Wilburys material, and they do it with serious grit and soul.
August 19 — Neon Rainbow with opener West Dakota Stutter
Close out the summer with Neon Rainbow's lighthearted, authentic '90s country — the real stuff, played with genuine love for the era.
Opening is West Dakota Stutter, a Bozeman-based folk rock band that plays mostly original songs and describes their sound as "comfort food."
Planning to make a full trip of it? Belgrade offers hotel and lodging options close to downtown, so you can enjoy the full evening without worrying about the drive back.
Meet Erin Hoppe
As Executive Director of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, I’m honored to help support and celebrate our local businesses and community. I’ve been part of the Chamber for nearly six years, working in membership and events before stepping into this role in March 2025. Born and raised in Montana, I’ve called Belgrade home since 2005. When I’m not at the Chamber, I enjoy visiting our parks, shopping, grabbing a coffee at a local shop, and watching my kids’ sports over the years. My family and I are proud supporters of our schools, Panther athletics, and the many local programs that make Belgrade special.