Every summer, the streets of Uptown Butte come alive with roots music, community, and the spirit of Montana. This year, Montana Public Radio brings the Montana Folk Festival directly to you – live from the Original Stage. Whether you’re in the crowd or listening from home, on the road or by the lake, we’ve got you covered from the opening note to the final encore, and beyond.
Your complete broadcast experience
Montana Public Radio is with you before, during, and after the festival.
Artist interviews & previews
Sit-down conversations with this year’s performers — their stories, their music, and what brings them to Butte.
Live from the Original Stage
Real-time coverage on your local MTPR station and mtpr.org — hear every set as it happens, wherever you are in Montana.
Highlights & encore programming
Missed a set? We’ll replay the best moments so you can relive the festival long after the last song.
At the festival
Live music
Multiple stages, dozens of artists over three days
MTPR Table
Come visit us next to the original stage. We want to meet you, hear your stories and share MTPR swag
Local Artisans
Montana vendors, local craft beer, and local food
All ages welcome
Family-friendly with activities for kids
Schedule highlights
Opening night - MTPR broadcast from the Original Stage On air
Live coverage begins on your local mtpr station, and streaming on www.mtpr.org, as the festival kicks off
6:45-7:45 PM Cécilia - Québécois
8:05-9 PM Dale Watson - honky tonk
9:20-10:15 PM Keith Johnson - blues
MTPR broadcast from the Original Stage On air
2-2:45 PM Pedro Luis Ferrer - Cuban trova-style music
3-3:45 PM Pine Leaf Boys - Cajun
4-5 PM Afro Dominicano - merengue tipico
MTPR broadcast from the Original Stage On air
Live broadcast of the mainstage headline set
6:30-7:15 PM The Amanda Cook Band - bluegrass
7:30-8:15 PM The Legendary Ingramettes
8:30-9:15 PM Nour Harkati - Tunisian desert blues
9:30-10:30 PM La Santa Cecilia - Latino music from East L.A.
Final day & closing
Community favorites wrap up the weekend
Encore broadcast On air
Festival highlights replayed on MTPR — dates TBA
Tune in live or join us in Butte. Free and open to all.
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