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Scenes from Under the Big Sky

The festival has established itself as one of the largest annual events in northwest Montana, attracting about 20,000 attendees

By Hunter D'Antuono
Shane Smith & The Saints perform at Under the Big Sky music festival in Whitefish on July 18, 2025. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish was once again filled with a sea of cowboy hats and sunburnt shoulders for the sixth iteration of Under the Big Sky music festival over the weekend of July 18-20. Folk and country music-lovers from far and wide were treated to a robust lineup of star performers. The festival has established itself as one of the largest annual events in northwest Montana, historically attracting about 20,000 attendees.

Concert-goers dance in the creek at Under the Big Sky music festival in Whitefish on July 18, 2025. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Archway entrance to Under the Big Sky music festival in Whitefish on July 18, 2025. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
Oliver Anthony performs at Under the Big Sky music festival in Whitefish on July 18, 2025. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon
A large crowd assembles before the “Great Norther Stage” at Under the Big Sky music festival in Whitefish on July 18, 2025. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

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