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ABOUT

RIVERBEND

CONCERT SERIES

2026 Riverbend Concert Series | Sliter's Memorial Park | Bigfork, Montana

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Bigfork, Montana's Original Summer Concert Series

For almost 50 years, Riverbend Concerts has brought live music to the heart of Bigfork, Montana. Every Sunday evening from late June through August, locals and visitors gather at Sliter's Memorial Park — just steps from downtown Bigfork's charming single-lane bridge — for affordable outdoor concerts featuring Montana's best local bands and musicians.

Our Story

Riverbend Concerts has been a Bigfork summer tradition for nearly five decades, long before it had an official name. What started as a community gathering to enjoy live music on Sunday evenings grew, year after year, into one of the longest-running summer concert series in Northwest Montana.

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In 2019, that tradition was formalized into the Riverbend Concert Association, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Formalizing the organization allowed it to build a stronger foundation for the future — securing sponsorships, recruiting volunteers, and ensuring that Bigfork's concert series could continue for another 50 years and beyond.

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Today, Riverbend Concerts is run entirely by local volunteers and sustained by community sponsors who believe in keeping live music affordable and accessible for everyone in the Flathead Valley.

What We Do

Every summer, Riverbend Concerts presents 10 concerts over 10 weeks — one live show every Sunday night, rain or shine, at Sliter's Memorial Park in downtown Bigfork.

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  • When: Sundays, 7:00 PM, late June through late August

  • Where: Sliter's Memorial Park, 291 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT 59911

  • Cost: $5 admission for ages 13 and up; free for kids 12 and under. Season passes covering all 10 concerts are available for $30

  • Who it's for: All ages — bring a chair, a blanket, and a picnic, and enjoy a night of live music with the whole family

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Each week's lineup features local and regional artists spanning genres from Americana and folk to rock, reggae, swing, and country — showcasing the depth of musical talent in the Flathead Valley.

Our Mission

Riverbend Concerts exists to make live music an affordable, welcoming, and unifying part of summer in Bigfork. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every dollar raised — from admission, sponsorships, and donations — goes directly toward paying local musicians and covering production costs, so ticket prices can stay low and the series can keep running for years to come.

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We believe small towns deserve great live music, and that a Sunday night concert by the river is one of the simplest, best ways to bring neighbors and visitors together.

Get Involved

Riverbend Concerts is powered entirely by volunteers, sponsors, and donations. Here's how you can help keep the music going:

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  • Sponsor a concert — put your name behind a night of live music in Bigfork

  • Volunteer — help with setup, check-in, or hospitality on concert nights

  • Donate — as a registered 501(c)(3), your gift to Riverbend Concert Association is tax-deductible

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Admission is $5 per person for ages 13 and up. Kids 12 and under get in free. A season pass covering all 10 concerts is available for $30.

  • Concerts take place at Sliter's Memorial Park, 291 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT 59911, next to Bigfork's historic steel bridge.

  • Concerts begin at 7:00 PM every Sunday during the summer season.

  • Riverbend Concerts has been a Bigfork tradition for almost 50 years, and has operated as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Riverbend Concert Association, since 2019.

  • Yes. Riverbend Concert Association is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 83-3839980), and all donations are tax-deductible.

  • Absolutely. Riverbend Concerts is a family-friendly, all-ages event — bring a chair, a blanket, and a picnic. Kids 12 and under always get in free.

  • Yes. A Riverbend Concerts season pass costs $30 and covers admission to all 10 concerts in the summer lineup — a savings over paying the $5 single-show price each week.

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