Summer in Tahoe comes fast—and if we’re not thinking a few steps ahead, it’s easy to watch the season get booked out around us. Tahoe changed after COVID. What started as a temporary escape for a lot of people turned into a permanent shift. More full-time residents, more remote workers, and a steady stream of tourism that hasn’t slowed down since 2020. Summer weekends, in particular, fill up quickly—and that goes for events, restaurants, and even beach parking. If you want to enjoy the best of what’s happening, it pays to plan ahead.
One way to make the crowds feel more manageable is to treat summer like a well-built itinerary: mix in time on the water with some standout local events that you plan ahead for and put on the calendar.
This week, I’m sharing a lineup of ticketed events that are worth locking in early. As you’ll see below, there’s a lot happening this summer—so to keep things concise, I’ll highlight the best free concerts and community events on June 13, following next week’s market update. I’m also adding everything to the Events page on my website, which you can bookmark as a quick and reliable resource for all the fun around the lake this season.
Experience live music under the stars at the Lake Tahoe Amphitheater in Stateline. Here's this summer's lineup:
June 14 – Rod Stewart
June 26 – Kane Brown
June 28 – Earth, Wind & Fire
July 11 – Cody Jinks
July 18 & 19 – Jon Pardi
August 1 & 2 – Old Dominion
August 7 & 8 – Hozier
August 10 – Creed
August 15 – Whiskey Myers and the Tedeschi Trucks Band
August 17 – Glass Animals
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June 7 – The Hip Abduction
June 8 – Rising Appalachia
June 13 – Avi Kaplan
June 28 – You Should Be Dancing
July 11 – Helado Negro
July 12 – The Polish Ambassador
July 19 – Allah-Las
July 25 – Slenderbodies
July 31 – Club Heartache: The Altons & Three Sinseers
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July 7 – Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones Tribute)
July 14 – Reno Philharmonic: Icons
July 21 – Reno Jazz Orchestra: Tribute to Quincy Jones
July 22 – The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
June 4 – Nether House
June 11 – Alice Wallace
June 15 – Bread and Butter Band (Free Lawn Concert)
June 29 – Alex Lucero Band (Free Lawn Concert)
July 15 – Jackie Venson
July 23 – Dennis Johnson & The Revelators
July 27 – Wolf Jett (Free Lawn Concert)
July 30 – Walt Wilkins & The Ramble
July 31 – FEELINGS: Closed in Sculpture & A Musical Moment
July 24-26th @ Crystal Bay Club
Featuring three days of music, mountains, gambling and MORE! Gambler’s Run Music Festival will bring together some of the best nationally touring acts with the adventurous spirit of the Sierras! Featuring local food and craft vendors, with three days of music, set on two stages and 10+ bands,
July 12th @ Tahoe Blue Event Center
Sebastian Maniscalco is an American actor and stand-up comedian known for his unique and irreverent approach to everyday annoyances, life hacks, and rich in-laws. He has released six comedy specials and headlined at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas.
July 9-13th @ Edgewood Golf Course
The largest golf event in Lake Tahoe, this popular week features famous golfers, celebrities and sports stars from around the country. Players like Joe Theismann, Emmitt Smith, Bode Miller and Charles Barkley arrive at the Edgewood golf course on the East Shore to play for charity. At each of the events, visitors can get up and personal with the celebrities and tickets only cost between $15 and $25 per day.
July 5th @ Tahoe Blue Event Center
Get ready for an exciting day full of Automotive excellence in Lake Tahoe, NV! Presented by Prevail Motorsports, South Shore Showdown '25 will be one for the books. With an indoor arena and food and beverage choices around there is sure to be something for everyone. Featuring a full model lounge, Drivers Lunch, and a full bar available we guarantee that you will have an exciting day.
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