Experience the Best Outdoor Summer Concerts in North Lake Tahoe  & Truckee

Looking for live music under the stars in Lake Tahoe? North Lake Tahoe and Truckee are home to some of the best free outdoor summer concerts in the Sierra Nevada. From beachfront shows at Kings Beach to family-friendly performances in Truckee’s downtown parks, you’ll find live music events happening every week throughout the season. Enjoy a wide variety of genres—rock, blues, jazz, folk, and acoustic sets—all in breathtaking alpine settings. Pair your concert night with local farmers markets, food trucks, and community festivals for a truly unforgettable summer in Tahoe. Don’t miss your chance to experience North Tahoe’s top summer events and live music venues.

2026 Full Summer Dates and Schedule:

FREE WEEKLY EVENTS 

• Bluesdays in The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Tuesdays | June 30 - Sept 1 | 6pm - 8:30pm

• Music in the Downtown Park Truckee | Wednesdays | May 20 - June 10 | 6pm - 8:00pm
  
• Music in the Park - Truckee | Wednesdays | June 17 -  Aug 26 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

• Truckee Thursdays | Thursdays | June 18 - Aug 6 | 5pm - 8:30pm 
• Rubicon's Live Music Series at Northstar | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | June 22 - Sept 10 | 5pm- 8pm 

• Music on the Beach in Kings Beach | Fridays | June 13 - August 29  | 6pm - 8:30pm
• SunSets Live Music in The Village at Palisades Tahoe | Fridays | July 18 - Aug 22 | 5pm - 7pm
• Northstar's Summer Stage | Fridays | June  19 - Sept 4  | 5pm - 8pm

• Concerts at Commons Beach | June 14 - Sept 6 | 4pm - 7pm

ANNUAL SPECIAL MUSIC EVENT

• Summer Concert on the Green -Tahoe Donner | Friday & Saturday |  July 3 & 4 | Doors open at 4:30pm, Music starts at 6:00pm