The best arts & culture spots in Shasta County

4 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Redding Music School (opens in a new tab)

1824 Shasta St · Redding

Redding Music School has a stacked roster of teachers guiding all ages through sax and strings, drums, voice, piano, guitar, brass, and…

Checked Oct 21

Redding Music School has a stacked roster of teachers guiding all ages through sax and strings, drums, voice, piano, guitar, brass, and even digital audio workstations. If you’ve been meaning to level up in jazz, classical, rock, theory, or composition this week, Greg Takemoto’s crew makes it fun.

From the Redding newsletter, October 28, 2026

Bethel Music (opens in a new tab)

1557 Pine St · Redding

Whether you're queuing up new music this week or planning setlists, Bethel Music just dropped singles like "Worth Everything" and "The…

Whether you're queuing up new music this week or planning setlists, Bethel Music just dropped singles like "Worth Everything" and "The Lifter Of My Head (Live)", plus the new album "Reason That I Sing". Hit their site for chord charts, lyrics, and upcoming events... then press play and breathe a little.

From the Redding newsletter, October 14, 2026

Riverfront Playhouse (opens in a new tab)

1950 California St · Redding

Riverfront Playhouse has been Redding’s longest continually operating, all-volunteer community theatre since 1981, which basically means…

Riverfront Playhouse has been Redding’s longest continually operating, all-volunteer community theatre since 1981, which basically means you get heartfelt performances powered by your neighbors.

From the Redding newsletter, October 22, 2026

Turtle Bay Exploration Park (opens in a new tab)

844 Sundial Bridge Drive · Redding

Turtle Bay Exploration Park blends museum exhibits, live animal shows, butterflies and the Parrot Playhouse with peaceful gardens and a…

Turtle Bay Exploration Park blends museum exhibits, live animal shows, butterflies and the Parrot Playhouse with peaceful gardens and a Nursery offering plant talks and workshops. Sneak in a quick wander, let the kids burn energy at Forest Camp, then actually feel like you did something today.

From the Redding newsletter, October 7, 2026