Nightclubs in Missoula

Badlander is Missoula's most beloved independent music venue — a Downtown Ryman Street bar presenting outstanding live music across all genres for the University of Montana's creative community. Missoula's extraordinary literary culture (it is home to more published novelists per capita than almost any city in America, many connected to the University of Montana's outstanding creative writing program), its remarkable outdoor recreation access, and its genuine community spirit create a nightlife culture of unusual intellectual and creative depth.

The Badlander is Missoula's most eclectic entertainment complex — a downtown venue with multiple bars, a music stage, a bowling alley, and the most distinctive entertainment atmosphere in Montana. Missoula's identity as the most progressive city in Montana and one of the most culturally vibrant small cities in the American West creates an entertainment market that The Badlander serves with unusual creativity.

Top Hat Lounge is Missoula's most beloved live music venue — a downtown institution presenting blues, rock, and Americana entertainment for Montana's most culturally vibrant university city. Missoula's extraordinary creative community, driven by the University of Montana's creative writing and music programs, creates a live music culture of unusual depth for a city of 75,000.