The 5 Best Music Event Of The Year Around Truckee/North Lake Tahoe Region

Jun 22, 2025

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Outdoor concerts not only provide free entertainment — they drive foot traffic, boost local business and foster community pride. With three standout series on the Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee shortlist, it’s clear summer in the region has its own unique soundtrack.

Truckee Music In The Park

Every Wednesday evening from mid-June through late August, the Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater at Truckee River Regional Park comes alive for Music In The Park. Running from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the free concert series features a rotating lineup of local and regional acts — ranging from blues to folk to rocking Americana. Families gather with blankets and picnics. Organizers ban smoking and dogs and rely on contributions to fund production and sound. There’s a midweek rhythm to life here — a chance for neighbors to meet halfway, under pines and stellar summer skies.

Concerts At Commons Beach

Sundays at Commons Beach in Tahoe City offer a lakeside finale like no other. Every week from mid-June to early September, the series rolls out from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests drop low-back chairs or blankets onto the grass or sand. Music styles span bluegrass, funk, soul, Americana and more. Food and drink vendors serve sushi, barbecue, wine and ice cream. Playground access keeps kids entertained. With the lake’s reflective waters behind the stage, it’s a serene summer ritual — one that wraps up the weekend with both energy and ease.

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

The Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest brings a high-energy blend of craft beer and rhythm to The Village at Palisades Tahoe each August. Reserved for those 21 and older, the festival runs from 1 to 8 p.m. across multiple stages. With more than 30 regional and national breweries and acts covering jazz, funk and world-beat, the event is both a gathering and a dance. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee–Tahoe. Music lovers and beer fans alike get their fill — no pretension involved, just a day-long celebration in the mountains.

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