As the high-alpine sun begins to soften and the "corn snow" season takes over, Big Sky shifts from the peak of winter into a season of high-altitude celebration. Spring in Big Sky is an experience unlike anywhere else in Montana—where you can spend your morning carving turns on Lone Peak and your afternoon enjoying world-class modern dance or a slopeside concert at 9,000 feet. This year, the season is defined by the high-octane energy of the IFSA Freeride Qualifiers and the legendary return of the Pond Skim. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for the final laps of the season, here is your essential guide to community and culture in Big Sky.

TL;DR: Big Sky’s spring 2026 season features the IFSA Freeride World Tour Qualifiers (March 27–28), the iconic Big Sky Pond Skim (April 11), and the Give Big Gallatin Valley community event (April 30 – May 1).

March 2026

March is the transition from deep winter to spring skiing, bringing a heavy-hitting lineup of performances to the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (WMPAC) and high-stakes freeride action.

March 6–7: Nourish | Big Sky Women’s Wellness Weekend

  • Venue: BASE Community Center

  • Details: A weekend of candlelight yoga, vendor showcases, and a keynote by Megan Porter focusing on modern wellness.

  • Official Info

March 8: International Women’s Day Group Ski & Ride

  • Venue: Big Sky Resort (Umbrella Bar)

  • Details: A community ski session and happy hour celebrating the women of the Big Sky mountain community.

  • Official Info

March 14: A Day for Jake (Global Day of Snowboarding)

  • Venue: Mountain Village

  • Details: A global celebration of the legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter; join the local community for a day of snowboarding and "riding on."

  • Official Info

March 20: The Conjurors (Magic & Mentalism)

  • Venue: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center

  • Details: An evening of world-class magic and mind-reading in Big Sky’s premier theater.

  • Tickets

March 21: Rivian Spring Après & Dirt Bag Ball

  • Venue: Mountain Village (Day) / Arts Council (Night)

  • Details: Afternoon adventure activations followed by the Arts Council's annual legendary "Dirt Bag Ball" party.

  • Official Info

March 27–28: IFSA Freeride World Tour Qualifiers

  • Venue: The Headwaters (Big Sky Resort)

  • Details: Watch professional and collegiate athletes take on Big Sky’s most technical terrain to qualify for the World Tour.

  • Official Info

March 28: MOMIX: ALICE

  • Venue: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center

  • Details: The world-renowned dancer-illusionists present a surreal, "down the rabbit hole" modern dance performance.

  • Tickets

April 2026

April in Big Sky is all about the "Spring Series"—four weekends of live music in The Bowl and the most photographed event of the year: the Pond Skim.

April 3: First Friday Free Family Film – Alice in Wonderland

  • Venue: Warren Miller Performing Arts Center

  • Details: A free community screening of the 1951 Disney classic.

  • Official Info

April 4: Spring Series Opening – Big Gigantic (Live)

  • Venue: The Bowl (9,000 ft)

  • Details: High-altitude electronic music featuring live saxophone; ski/snowboard access only.

  • Official Info

April 8: Owners Association Sustainability Workshop

  • Venue: The Wilson Hotel

  • Details: A community forum focused on local sustainability efforts and mountain conservation.

  • Register Here

April 11: The Big Sky Pond Skim 2026

  • Venue: The Bowl (Bottom of Powder Seeker)

  • Details: The legendary end-of-season tradition where costumed locals attempt to skim across a frigive pond.

  • Official Info

April 24–26: Season Closing Weekend

  • Venue: Big Sky Resort

  • Details: Final laps of the season with DJ sets at Montana Jack and plaza celebrations to close out the 2025/26 winter.

  • Official Info

April 30 – May 1: Give Big Gallatin Valley

  • Venue: Town Center / Online

  • Details: The big 24-hour push for local non-profits like the Big Sky Community Organization and Arts Council.

  • Donate Here

May 2026

May is "shoulder season" in Big Sky, where the pace slows down and the focus turns to creative workshops and the gradual awakening of the trails.

May 5: IdeaLab: CTRL+ALT+CREATE (Tech Workshop)

  • Venue: BASE Community Center

  • Details: A hands-on tech and design workshop for the local community.

  • Official Info

May 29: Monsters of Destruction

  • Venue: Gallatin County Fairgrounds (Nearby in Bozeman)

  • Details: Many Big Sky families head down the canyon for this high-octane monster truck event.

  • Tickets

Weekly & Recurring Events

Saturdays (April): Après in the Plaza – DJ sets from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Mountain Village.

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