Summer Festivals in Lake Tahoe

This summer in Truckee is going to be amazing! Between hiking, swimming, mountain biking and all the other outdoor recreation you can find in the area, there are also a ton of music festivals  in Truckee! No matter when you’re planning on visiting this summer, you can catch some great music and experience the incredible talent of these award winning artists! So start planning your next Lake Tahoe vacation with Tahoe Signature Properties where you can find local, reliable holiday planning guides and advice plus a diverse selection of homes in the region! Your Lake Tahoe cabin is waiting! 

Spring Tracks Concert featuring DJ Logic

The KT Deck at Palisades Tahoe | Saturday, May 11th 2024 | 4pm – 6pm | Free Admission

DJ Logic is BACK! Following his popular performance last spring, we are stoked to once again be hosting DJ Logic for an afternoon of good vibes and funky beats. Start your day with some sunny spring laps, experience the thrill of The Cushing Crossing event, and wrap up your day perfectly with some Spring Tracks. Join us on the KT Deck at 4pm for a free live performance by DJ Logic.

About DJ Logic

DJ LOGIC is a highly respected turntablist known for introducing jazz into hip-hop music. He has collaborated with many artists, including MEDESKI MARTIN AND WOOD, CHARLIE HUNTER, JOHN MAYER, and MOS DEF. DJ LOGIC is also an electronic music ambassador who experiments with different genres, such as mixing tablas with drum ‘n’ bass and blending MC’s with Afro-Cuban rhythms. He pays homage to his predecessors while contributing his own vision to the deejay genre. DJ LOGIC’s spinning skills are exceptional, and he works with a talented roster of collaborators. His supreme musicianship and diverse tastes allow him to journey wherever an infectious groove takes him.

Live Music in the Village

Events Plaza in The Village of Palisades Tahoe | Various dates | Various times | Free Admission

Come enjoy FREE live music in The Village at Palisades Tahoe this Spring! We’re kicking it off with some amazing local bands as well as groups handpicked from our friends at WinterWonderGrass Tahoe. Throughout Spring, we’ll be showcasing talented local bands and musicians as well as hosting events like our annual Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival on Saturday April 20th.

DATE TIME ARTIST LOCATION
May 4th 2-4pm Nick Eng Events Plaza Stage
May 11th 2-4pm Ben Fuller Events Plaza Stage
May 18th 2-4pm Jeff Jones Events Plaza Stage

 

Bluesdays

The Village of Palisades Tahoe | Tuesday, June 18th 2024 | 6-8:30pm | Free Admission

Get your dancing shoes on and prepare for an unforgettable time as the Bluesdays Series returns for its 15th year in The Village at Palisades! This sensational summer music series brings together the best blues musicians from across the country, every Tuesday from June 18 – August 27, 2024. And the best part? It’s completely FREE! Don’t miss out on this incredible Bluesdays Series.Join us for a soulful experience filled with amazing music, delicious food from Village restaurants, and a refreshing outdoor Blues Bar in partnership with 22 Bistro. Bring your own low back chair and get ready to make this summer unforgettable at the Bluesdays!

DATE BAND
June 18th The Blues Monster
June 25th Tony Holiday
July 2nd Chris Cain
July 9th Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
July 16th Dennis Jones
July 23rd Mark Hummel & James Cotton Tribute
July 30th Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings
August 6th Terry Hanck
August 13th Mississippi Heat
August 20th Matthew Curry
August 27th J.C. Smith Band

 

Music in the Park

Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater | Wednesday from June 22nd – August 30th 2024 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Free Admission

Starting in June, Music in the Park will welcome incredible artists to perform on the mainstage at the “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater in Truckee! Check out the lineup below and get ready for a week filled with music in the beautiful Tahoe Donner! Admission is free so bring some chairs and a picnic and enjoy some incredible music!

Feel free to bring your own food, drinks and chairs to the amphitheater. We only ask that you do not bring any glass, and that you clean up after you leave. Please be considerate that people will be sitting behind you therefore, high back chairs are strongly discouraged for everyone’s enjoyment in the amphitheater. 

DATE BAND
June 19th Dead Winter Carpenters & Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays
June 26th Sierra Roc
July 3rd Matt Axton
July 10th Down The Rabbit Hole
July 17th Classical Tahoe
July 24th Blu Egyptian
July 31st Blues Monsters
August 7th SambaDa
August 14th Boot Juice
August 21st Beatles Flashback
August 28th Dèjà Vu

Please note: This is a smoke and dog free event. Children are welcome but please supervise them at all times. 

Please look for the blue donation boxes and give what you can! Your contribution helps to ensure a full schedule of concert dates, as event costs continue to rise. Thank you!

A free bike valet will be set up at the Regional Park tennis courts, where bikes will be kept secure for the duration of the concert (must be picked up by 8:30 PM). Bike Valet is part of the Sustainable Truckee Partnership of Visit Truckee-Tahoe, Town of Truckee, Nevada County and Truckee Trails Foundation. 

Truckee Thursdays

Historic Downtown Truckee | June 20th – August 15th | 5pm – 9pm | Free Admission

Truckee Thursdays is a feel-good event that brings the community together! Enjoy some exuberant downtown summertime energy, live music, licensed alcohol area, food court with local food trucks and vendors, children’s activities, and a wide variety of artisan vendors! It’s no wonder this weekly event is on both locals’ and visitors’ must-do list! Attendees will also find sidewalk sales and other activities hosted by the Truckee Downtown Merchants Association

Summer Concert on the Green

Tahoe Donner Driving Range | Friday, July 5 + Saturday, July 6, 2024 | Doors open at 4:30PM | Music starts at 6PM | Admission: $50 adults, $25 ages 3-12, kids 2 and under are free

Summer Concert on the Green is a family-friendly, all-ages event taking place under the stars at the Tahoe Donner Driving Range! Concert attendees may bring their own picnics and low-back lawn chairs plus, food and beverages will be available for purchase on both days from local Truckee vendors and food trucks!

Please note: Be respectful to other attendees and your neighbors. Sorry, as much as we love our Truckee dogs, they are not allowed in the event and we ask you to please leave them at home. All ticket sales are non-transferable and non-refundable. 

Pop Fiction | The Deckheads

Friday, July 5

Opening Act: The Deckheads 

Main Act: Pop Fiction

Kick things off with Deckheads, a Caribbean cowboy band guaranteed to get toes tapping and voices soaring as they bring the ultimate island vibes to Tahoe Donner! And that’s just the beginning – next, get ready to dance the night away with headliners Pop Fiction, the ultimate party cover band, delivering all your favorite hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s! With infectious beats, sing-along anthems, and endless energy, they’ll have you on your feet from start to finish!

Jumping Jack Flash | Decoy

Saturday, July 6

Opening Act: Decoy

Main Act: Jumping Jack Flash 

Get ready for a Saturday packed with sensational sounds and unbeatable energy that will have the whole family grooving! First up, we’ve got Decoy, a local powerhouse band ready to rock your world with an electrifying mix of high-energy rock, pop, and country hits that will keep you moving and singing along all night long! But wait, the excitement doesn’t end there – brace yourselves for Jumping Jack Flash, the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute band! With their bluesy vibes, iconic swagger, and larger-than-life stage presence, they’ll transport you straight to the heart of a legendary rock show you won’t soon forget!

Truckee Reggae Fest 2024 Summer Solstice Celebration

Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater | kids 6 and under are free

This event will feature internationally known reggae music, arts and crafts stalls, food trucks and a beer garden hosted by a local non-profit! Bookmark this link and stay tuned for more information!

Latitude 39

McIver Rodeo Arena | July 6th 2024 | gates open at 4pm | Free General Admission | Kids 6 & under are free

Get ready for an incredible night of music at Latitude 39: A Mountain Music Experience with headliner Jerrod Niemann, the multi-platinum country artist and many many others! Check out the artists at both the mainstage and the acoustic stage! Your concert ticket directly benefits Truckee Host Lions Club and their mission to provide essential health services to those who need it most. 

Ticket information:

General Admission

Cost: Free

Access to the Arena – standing room only

Access to grass seating – bring your own blankets and low back chairs

Access to food trucks

Access to the Beer Garden

Access to Latitude 39 bars – serving beer, wine, hard seltzers, and cocktails

VIP

Cost: $75.00 +$4.63 fee

Access to the Arena Pit closest to the Main Stage – standing room only

Two complimentary drinks from the Beer Garden or Latitude 39 bars

VIP lanyard

Entry to win a Meet & Greet with a Latitude 39 artist

+All the GA benefits

Box Seats 

Cost: $105.00 +$5.68 fee | Limited availability!

8 Box Seat tickets

Private box seating for 8 close to the Main Stage above the Arena

All-you-can-eat street tacos from Casa Baeza

Private bar – serving beer, wine, hard seltzers, and cocktails

Private restrooms

Two complimentary drinks per person from the Beer Garden or Latitude 39 bars

Exclusive Box Seat lanyard per person

+All the VIP and GA benefits

Truckee Music Fest

Riverview Sports Park | August 9th & 10th 2024 | 4:00pm -10:00pm

Don’t miss the Inaugural two day Truckee Music Festival going down inside Truckee Riverview Sports Park! Friday is Southern rock with a country lean: Kip Moore and Charles Kelley. Saturday headliner is newly formed Sublime.

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit: truckeemusicfest.ticketspice.com!

Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest

The Village at Palisades Tahoe | August 17th 2024 | 3pm – 10pm | Admission: Advanced $25 – Door $35 kids 12 & under FREE

Get Funky in The Village at Palisades Tahoe! 

Presented by Truckee Tahoe Pet Lodge & Wild & Ruff, this August experience a flavorful variety of beers from local & regional breweries, along with an amazing live music lineup including Galactic Object Heavy & Mescaltio! Enjoy multiple stages, more music, more beer and more fun – proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe! There will be limited tickets available at the door and they go fast! Get your advanced tickets for the main music stage in the Events Plaza to secure your spot!

Drink Prices:

$8 Beer 

$8 Glass of Wine 

$12 Cocktails 

(no pre-purchase, available onsite only)

Music Schedule:

TIME ARTIST LOCATION TICKET REQUIREMENTS
4-6pm Object Heavy Main Stage Ticketed area, must have wristband
6-8pm Mescalito Brews Stage No wristband required
8-10pm Galactic Main Stage Ticketed area, must have wristband

 

Participating Breweries:

FiftyFifty Brewing Co.

Anderson Valley Brewing Co

Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Alibi Ale Works

Deschutes Brewery

Truckee Brewing Co

Flying Embers Hard Kombucha

Founders Brewing Company

JuneShine Hard Kombucha

Lagunitas Brewing Co.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Please note: Festival goers must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase alcohol. No outside alcohol will be permitted. Children 12 years & under are FREE. No refunds unless the event is canceled. Temperatures are usually high the weekend of Brews, Jazz & Funk, so please consider your pet’s comfort when deciding to bring them. Hard surface areas in The Village can be very hot. Please avoid having your pet on these surfaces for extended amounts of time. And be sure to give pets access to drinking water and visit the canine pools area to cool them down throughout the day.