Outdoor Venues
Commons Beach on the Lake in Tahoe City
Schedule: Free shows Sunday evenings during the summer.
Venue: Lakeside beach with a grassy picnic area, large children’s playground and outdoor amphitheater. Wine & Beer allowed. Click here for photos.
Artists Include: Remmel Wilson, Tony Furtado, Guitar Shorty, Samba Da, Sol Jibe, the Trey Stone Band, Lavay Smith, Motet, Johnny A., Jeff Jones, Lee Rocker.
High Camp Top of the Cable Car at Squaw Valley
Schedule: Summer concerts include the High Altitude Kite Festival & Blues Festival, Mountain Jam, Songwriters Fest and more.
Venue: Huge outdoor stage with the infamous Palisades as a backdrop, the High Camp Lagoon & Spa nearby and Bailey’s Beach chairlift floating above. Concerts are free with a Cable Car ticket. Click here for photos.
Artists Include: Dan Copeland, Jason Ricci & New Blood, Joe Louis Walker & the Boss Talkers, New Monsoon, Shanti Groove, the Jeff Jones Band, Skinned Dead Cat, Poor Man’s Whisky, Rusty Strings.
River Ranch Lodge Hwy 89 and Alpine Meadow Rd
Schedule: Frequent evening shows throughout the summer. Call (530) 583-4264 for more details.
Venue: Dining, dancing and bar deck overlooking the Truckee River. Magnificent pine trees and classy lighting surround.
Sand Harbor East Shore of Lake Tahoe
Schedule: The Reno Philharmonic will be returning for the second year in the summer of 2007.
Venue: Sandy beach with amazing Lake and sunset views serving as the backdrop to the stage.
The Village at Squaw Squaw Valley
Schedule: Free weekly concerts and festivals. Click here for full schedule.
Venue: Quaint mountain village at the base of Squaw Valley. Click here for photos.
Artists Include: Acoustic Shag, The Jeff Jones Band, The Mission Players, Carlos Washington & the Amazing Giant People, Papa Mali & the Instigators, London Street, Garaj Mahal, Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
Truckee River Park Amphitheater ½ mile from Downtown Truckee on Brockway Rd. in Truckee
Schedule: 10 Renegade Productions shows each summer.
Venue: Situated alongside the Truckee River, this expansive grassy area is surrounded by towering alpine trees and produces a great sound. Bring blankets and folding chairs. Cans and bottles not allowed inside the amphitheater.
