Zootown Festival is looking ahead to another summer in Montana, unveiling a first wave of artists for its 2027 edition that brings together major singer-songwriters, Americana favourites, indie rock and roots music. JACK JOHNSON and BRANDI CARLILE will headline the two-day event, which returns to the Missoula Fairgrounds on 18 and 19 June.
The announcement puts two very different but equally compelling artists at the top of the bill. Johnson, the Hawaiian singer-songwriter behind hits including Better Together and Upside Down, will make his Montana debut at Zootown. Carlile, meanwhile, brings her powerful vocals and acclaimed catalogue to a festival that has quickly established itself as a summer gathering for music fans looking to combine live performances with the great outdoors.
The supporting line-up is packed with names worth discovering, too. ALABAMA SHAKES bring their unmistakable blend of blues, soul and rock, while WHISKEY MYERS add a dose of Southern country rock. Indie favourites COURTNEY BARNETT and CAAMP offer contrasting takes on guitar-led songwriting, with the latter appearing on Saturday alongside Johnson.
Country and Americana fans have plenty to look forward to, with SIERRA FERRELL, THE FELICE BROTHERS and TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS among the names on the bill. Elsewhere, bluegrass and jam-band energy comes courtesy of KITCHEN DWELLERS, while CIMAFUNK brings a funk-driven, Afro-Cuban sound to the mix. SAMMY RAE & THE FRIENDS, THE HIP ABDUCTION, ARCY DRIVE and STEPH STRINGS add further variety to a programme that moves comfortably between genres.
The wider bill also features BERTHA: GRATEFUL DRAG, WINYAH, THE SWAYS, LEON MAJCEN, THE TIMBER RATTLERS, DESPERATE ELECTRIC, THE TAKES, IZAAK OPATZ, DAMMIT LAUREN! and THE SULLIVAN SISTERS.
TWO DAYS IN THE MONTANA MOUNTAINS
Set at the Missoula Fairgrounds, Zootown has made its location part of the experience. The festival encourages visitors to make a weekend of their trip, with Missoula’s surrounding rivers, mountain trails and outdoor activities offering plenty to explore beyond the stages. Hiking, river tubing, fishing and guided excursions are among the options for those keen to experience more of Montana.
The 2027 edition will also coincide with Missoula’s Pride weekend, which runs from 18 to 20 June and includes the city’s annual Pride Parade on Saturday.
Zootown is returning for its third annual edition following two years of growth, with organisers bringing together an eclectic line-up designed to appeal across generations and musical tastes. The combination of established headliners, independent favourites and Montana’s distinctive landscape gives the festival a character of its own.
With JACK JOHNSON making his Montana debut and BRANDI CARLILE leading the other day, Zootown Festival 2027 is shaping up as an appealing summer escape for fans of roots, rock, folk and Americana.
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