Good morning, Butte.

Music fans across Montana can attend major 2026 music festivals at unique venues, with several events already sold out + planning ahead recommended to secure tickets for unforgettable concerts.

On Saturday, Mar. 21 at 7:30 p.m., The Covellite in Butte will host a comedy show featuring comedians with disabilities (headliner Mean Dave) whose act draws on his recovery journey.

The Imagine Butte Resource Center will host a masquerade ball on March 7 at 5 p.m. to raise funds for its print studio and darkroom — featuring local art sales, performances, and a mask contest with a $250 prize.

Attendees must come with costumes or masks.

A local review names top tattoo shops across Montana including The Montana Tattoo Company in Missoula, Reverie Tattoo in Butte, Dermawerx in Helena, Alpha Tattoos in Great Falls, Sovereign Tattoo in Billings, and The Loyal Sparrow Tattoo in Bozeman/Belgrade & each shop offers unique styles for lasting personal art.

A new BetMGM study shows Montana had zero growth in St. Patrick’s Day celebration intensity based on three years of search data.

But Butte’s March 17 festivities still highlight its strong Irish heritage.

Locals recently shared memories and hopes for the return of favorite restaurants that once served as community hubs.

Many mentioned spots like Panda Buffet & Nova Cafe as irreplaceable parts of Montana’s living heritage.

Montana Tech women rallied from a 19-point deficit against Dakota State to win the Frontier Conference championship—its first title since 1983.

The Orediggers, now 25-4, will learn their seeding for the national tournament on Thursday.

2026 Butte St. Patrick's Day Parade

12-6 p.m. — KBMF-LP 102.5FM — Free entry — Celebrate Irish culture through a festive parade in the heart of Butte.