Live music in Carson City, NV

Music at Ski Beach presents AMA 5 with a high-energy set of danceable pop and rock favorites spanning four decades, featuring plenty of singalong moments. The concert series, traditionally known as Music on the Beach, is temporarily taking place next door at Ski Beach and continues to deliver the easygoing vibe and great tunes enjoyed in previous years. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the Incline Surf Shack, and payment is cashless only. Please note that Ski Beach is a restricted-access Incline Village beach for IVGID Recreation Pass and Recreation Punch Card holders with beach access, and their guests.

Rock out in person with Blue Öyster Cult at Street Heat for a full night of classic hits. The show runs in the evening with Ventura Highway listed as the opening act. Refunds are not available for this event.

Look forward to an upbeat night filled with dancing and singalong moments with the Baker Street Band. The group took shape in Reno in 2008 when friends harmonizing on rock and roll realized they had a sound worth sharing. Drawing on their varied musical backgrounds and a shared love of the genre, they crafted what they call the Baker Street way, a distinctive approach that reimagines familiar songs rather than matching the original recordings.

Pipe Down is bringing its surf rock, roots reggae, reggae rock, and reggae sound for a live show at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The concert kicks off at 8:00 PM.

Saltwater Tavern transforms into a lively karaoke hideaway as J&M Productions leads an evening of singing, laughter, and playful mischief. Rotating drink specials keep things fresh, offering something new for your glass each time. Belt out a sea shanty or any favorite tune, bring friends to share the fun, and make it a night to remember.

Midland is set to perform at Club Underground for a country show presented by Club Underground. The concert is listed for an afternoon start with tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Club Underground Megaplex hosts a live music showcase headlined by Midland, joined by Pecos and the Rooftops, Reed Peterson, Patrice, and Share the Fire. On the showroom stage, Morgan Mackenzie leads the bill with Dirt City in the lineup as well. This is an all-ages concert experience, presented by 30 Silver Media, a Reno-based small business producing concert events across the West.

Celebrate the wrap-up of the Boots Honky Tonk summer series with a riverside finale at Wingfield Park in Downtown Reno. Country artist Carson Chandler takes the stage for a live performance, and High Desert Country leads a free dance lesson open to all guests. Look forward to live music, dancing under the lights, local libations, and the signature Boots vibe that kept dancers moving all summer. It is a Western-style sendoff along the Truckee River that brings the community together for one last night of honky tonk energy.

Rock into Street Heat for a live performance by George Thorogood and The Destroyers. Expect their signature, high-energy blues-rock sound, with big classics and plenty of high-volume fun all night. Greg Golden Band is listed as the opening act.

The series offers ten Saturdays of free, live performances on the BAC outdoor festival stage. The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series, presented by Brewery Arts Center, brings fresh energy to a former arts hub and the surrounding historic downtown of Nevada’s capital. Since 2016, free Levitt AMP concerts have helped turn an overlooked street corridor into a lively cultural gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds. Carson City has seen an arts revival with painted crosswalks, new murals, and a surge in community participation. The 2026 to 2028 series continues this momentum, strengthening community connections and local pride throughout the season and beyond. Support is provided by the Levitt Family Foundation, Connections Central, Kilpatrick Bullentini, Max Casino and Federal Hotel, Nashville Social Club, and Visit Carson City. Presented by Brewery Arts Center, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching quality of life by cultivating arts and culture for all.

Ideateam brings a live set to RPM, showcasing a rotating lineup of Sacramento musicians who collaborate on original songs alongside a blend of vintage and modern covers. Performances move through layered grooves grounded in exploratory funk, soul, and R&B, shifting and stretching throughout the set. Sacramento News & Review writer Dave Kempa has described their sound as tight, technical, and deeply earthy, capturing a raw strain of funk that draws listeners into its pulse.

Enjoy country music with singer Jakota Wass as part of the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series. The performance is free and starts in the evening.

Head to Polecat Tavern for the Polecat Summer Concert Series, featuring live outdoor music. The venue is open at 2:00 PM, and happy hour runs daily from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM with $3 domestic beer and well cocktails. This event takes place on their stage during the scheduled performance time.

Karaoke at The Westside Pour House features an upbeat, welcoming vibe that suits singers of all experience levels. A lively blend of first timers and seasoned regulars creates an encouraging crowd, making it easy to step up, share your talent, and have fun.

Kick up your heels with free country dance lessons led by DJ Jeremy McGuigan and Sara B Dancin'. Country hits set the mood for a lively session of line dancing, with demonstrations and step by step instruction to help newcomers learn the moves and give returning dancers fresh steps to try. This event is free and open to the public. An RSVP is not required, but it can help with planning and allows for event updates.

Jason Joshua performs live at Club Underground. The show is open to all ages. It is produced by 30 Silver Media, a Reno small business that presents concert events across the West and is homegrown in Reno, Nevada.

Shinedown is coming to Nugget Event Center in Sparks for a rock show featuring Coheed and Cambria and From Ashes to New. The concert starts at 6:00 PM local time at the venue.

Catch Jason Joshua live at Club Underground. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the show runs from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This event is all ages.

Music at Ski Beach brings a community favorite summer series to the shoreline every Wednesday and Friday, offering the same easygoing atmosphere and great tunes longtime fans expect in a temporary new home for 2026. This installment features Tahoe favorite Jeff Jones, showcasing soulful blues and slide guitar with a sound all his own around the lake. Food and beverages are available for purchase from the Incline Surf Shack, and transactions are cashless. Please note that Ski Beach is a restricted access beach within Incline Village, limited to IVGID Recreation Pass, also called Picture Pass, and Recreation Punch Card holders with beach access, and their guests.

Turn an ordinary weeknight into a sing-out-loud celebration at a lively karaoke session. Step up to the mic, take the stage, and sing the songs you love, whether you are a powerhouse vocalist or simply singing for the fun of it. Expect laughter, music, and memorable moments in an upbeat atmosphere. Bring a duet partner, choose your signature track, and help make weeknight karaoke a new tradition.

Tunes On Tap features its sixth act with Bread & Butter, a South Lake outfit known around town. This five-piece delivers a blend of original songs and covers, moving through rock, funk, blues, pop, folk, and soul. The show takes place at Alibi Amphitheater in the Magical Mythical Beer Forest.

At Carson City Community Center’s Bob Boldrick Theater, a contemporary musical traces a woman’s life at a pivotal turning point in New York City as two parallel futures unfold in tandem. In one, she chooses careful plans and career drive, and in the other, she reaches for love and the thrill of the unknown. As the paths intersect, the story explores identity, connection, loss, and the uncertainties of beginning again, all carried by a sweeping modern score and heartfelt storytelling. This production leans into an intimate style that keeps the emotional journey front and center, inviting the audience to find their own experiences in every decision, twist, and possibility.

Catch Grupo Frontera live at J Resorts Festival Grounds in Reno. The show starts at 8:00 PM.

Oregon indie and alternative rock band Evening Shades performs live on the Cellar stage at Alturas Bar, appearing alongside Reno musician Michael Tegio. It is a night made for dancing or simply enjoying a beer while the music plays.