Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves Lead 2027 Under the Big Sky Festival in Montana

Under the Big Sky Festival has confirmed its eighth annual run for July 16–18, 2027, featuring Zach Bryan's return, Kacey Musgraves' festival debut, and immersive ranch activities in Whitefish, Montana.

The three-day gathering will once again settle into its signature home at Big Mountain Ranch.

Music fans from across the country will head northwest to witness an expansive roster spanning multiple American roots traditions.

The 2027 edition firmly bridges the worlds of country, folk, Americana, and alternative music under expansive northern skies.

Organizers revealed that Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves, and Nathaniel Rateliff will serve as the premier headliners across the July weekend.

RETURN TO BIG MOUNTAIN RANCH

For Zach Bryan, the upcoming festival run represents an anticipated homecoming to the Montana stage.

Bryan is officially slated to make his third career appearance at Under the Big Sky.

His previous sets helped define the event's passionate community atmosphere in the northern Rockies.

Multi-Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves will achieve a major career milestone of her own at the gathering.

Musgraves will be making her debut performance at Under the Big Sky.

Her arrival brings a celebrated modern country catalog to the ranch grounds for the very first time.

Nathaniel Rateliff rounds out the top trio of headliners announced for the 2027 gathering.

Rateliff has deep historical ties to the festival itself.

He previously headlined the inaugural edition of Under the Big Sky when it first launched in 2019.

Now, eight editions into its history, the festival welcomes Rateliff back as a foundational pillar of its legacy.

A TRUE WORKING RANCH EXPERIENCE

Beyond the musical stages, the festival relies on its distinct physical location to create an unmatched festival atmosphere.

The event operates entirely within the footprint of a fully functioning Montana cattle ranch.

"The festival will once again take place at the working ranch, so activities aside from the music include rodeo competitions, horseback rides, a tattoo barn and a petting zoo."

Attendees can walk directly from performance grounds to traditional Western sporting exhibitions.

Rodeo events will spotlight elite athletic competitors across classic dirt arena events.

Fans looking to explore the natural terrain can sign up for guided horseback rides across the ranch trails.

The on-site tattoo barn offers patrons permanent souvenir art applied by visiting tattoo artists.

Families and animal lovers will also have direct access to an interactive petting zoo hosted on the grounds.

These varied features are designed to immerse visitors directly in regional ranch life throughout the weekend.

EXPANSIVE 2027 ARTIST ROSTER

The 2027 performance bill features dozens of notable acts drawn from throughout modern roots music.

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is officially billed for a featured performance at the ranch.

Rising breakout singer-songwriter Sam Barber will also bring his raw, acoustic-driven sound to the lineup.

Country trio Midland will take the stage with their trademark harmonies and vintage-inspired songcraft.

Buffalo Traffic Jam joins the diverse roster alongside outlaw country stalwart Paul Cauthen.

Canadian acoustic group The Dead South will perform their high-energy bluegrass and progressive folk sets.

Veteran rock outfit The Wallflowers will bring decades of celebrated alternative rock repertoire to Whitefish.

Folk-rock band Dawes will deliver their celebrated California-inspired catalog to the Montana crowd.

Americana ensemble The Devil Makes Three returns with their stomping blend of acoustic punk and blues.

Rising singer-songwriters Evan Honer and Jonah Kagen have also been added to the official festival bill.

Grammy-winning bluegrass progressive outfit The Infamous Stringdusters will showcase their instrumental prowess.

Athens-based indie outfit Futurebirds will blend country textures with dynamic rock performance.

Josiah and the Bonnevilles are set to deliver their soaring heartland anthems to ranch attendees.

Australian country singer Wade Forster will perform following his rapid international rise.

Former reality star and rising artist Laci Kaye Booth is set to share her soulful country vocal style.

Psychedelic surf rock outfit Allah-Las will provide a sonic contrast to the traditional country roster.

Singer-songwriter Jake Smith, performing as The White Buffalo, will deliver his dark, cinematic Americana narratives.

Up-and-coming songwriter Lily Fitts joins the roster alongside contemporary country act Chaparelle.

All-female acoustic string band Big Richard will perform their blend of traditional and progressive bluegrass.

Hogslop String Band will bring energetic old-time string band music straight to the ranch stages.

California-based duo Two Runner will share their signature modern acoustic fiddle and banjo songs.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jess Williamson joins the bill with her atmospheric country and folk sound.

Rising country singer Shelby Stone will also perform as part of the confirmed artist contingent.

Organizers noted that even more artists will join this confirmed group as festival dates draw closer.

TICKET PRESALE AND SALES SCHEDULE

Festival promoters have scheduled ticket availability well ahead of the anticipated summer 2027 dates.

The official ticket presale opens on Friday, November 6, starting at 10 a.m. Mountain Time.

Prospective attendees can secure passes during this initial morning presale window.

General public ticket sales will begin later the same afternoon at 2 p.m. Mountain Time.

Festival organizers have directed fans to monitor official digital channels for direct purchase access.

Updates are regularly distributed through the festival's official website, Instagram, Facebook, and X accounts.

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