Old West Days in Jackson Hole is more than a celebration of Western heritage—it’s a showcase of the music that brings our community to life. From country and bluegrass to rock ’n’ roll, the festival offers something for every music lover. Catch local bands performing throughout the festival at various venues and events, including the High Noon Chili Cook-Off and Old West Days Brewfest. Favorite local spots like the Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, and Mangy Moose in Teton Village feature live music nearly every night.
The festival’s musical highlight is the Million Dollar Music Fest, a free country concert on the Jackson Town Square. Held the Sunday before Memorial Day, this event draws top talent from Nashville and beyond—past performers include Jon Pardi, Trace Adkins, and Travis Tritt.
Whether you're two-stepping or just soaking in the sounds, Old West Days is the place to be for live music in Jackson Hole.
Celebrating the best of country and western music in the heart of the Old West. Held on Jackson’s iconic Town Square, this high-energy event brings top country music acts to an unforgettable outdoor stage. Presented by the historic and world-famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, the festival is a must-attend highlight of Old West Days, uniting locals and visitors in a true Western celebration.
The Silver Dollar Bar & Grill is one of Jackson's premier downtown music venues, where the bar is inlaid with hundreds of real silver dollars. The Silver Dollar Showroom features both local and regional bands and musical acts. They do not accept reservations for live music, it is first come, first serve. See their full schedule here.
The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is internationally famous for its western dancing and live entertainment. Some of the finest entertainers in the country western scene have been known to take the stage here, including Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., and Willie Nelson. Nowadays, The Cowboy provides live music and continues to feature local and nationally recognized bands such as Carly Pearce and Midland. See their full live music schedule here.
Since its opening in the early 70's the Virginian has evolved from a quiet cocktail lounge to disco bar, Western saloon, town dive & everything in between. Today the Virginian serves up drinks for both locals and visitors alike, while hosting an array of live music and entertainment. See the full events calendar here.
The Mangy Moose Saloon stage has hosted legendary artists like Taj Mahal, Arlo Guthrie, and Kris Kristofferson, and modern greats like Hozier, Ben Harper, and Galactic. The Mangy Moose hosts free live music daily during the summer and winter seasons alongside shows with big name headliners. Whatever kind of music you like to get down to: you'll find it at the Moose during Old West Days!
The Center for the Arts is a community hub in downtown Jackson Hole with multiple performance spaces, including the 500-seat Center Theater. The Center Campus is open daily to the public, with opportunities to experience art and culture for all ages including live music, theater, dance, and films. To see the Center's live music calendar during Old West Days, click here.
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