From incredible vineyard amphitheaters with household names to multiple Grammy award winning folk artists performing on hilltop stages, High Sierra classical, jazz, and rock concerts, and intimate park side venues featuring indie artists galore–there are enough concert venues and musical talent in Calaveras to completely satisfy your need for great live music.

1. Calaveras Concert Season – Ironstone Amphitheatre

• When:  June to September
• Where: Ironstone Amphitheater, 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys, CA 95247
• More Information: Learn more about the Ironstone Concerts here.

If you’re looking to go BIG, you won’t want to miss your favorite household name artists playing at the beautiful, expansive Ironstone Vineyards Amphitheatre. Whether laughing with old friends or dancing with new ones–Ironstone Amphitheatre knows how to put on a show you’ll long remember. The 2025 line-up showcases Train, Lee Brice, Parker McCollum, Ringo Starr, Damian & Stephen Marley, ZZ Top with Night Ranger & Molly Hatchet, & Indigo Girls in the largest concert venue Calaveras County has to offer.  Pack some blankets and hit the vendor booths for good eats, great beer and award-winning Ironstone Vineyards wine at this family-owned and operated vineyard in the charming town of Murphys, California.

2. Calaveras Concert Season – Bear Valley Music Festival

• When: July 18 to August 3, 2025
• Where: Bear Valley, CA I Explore Bear Valley here.
• More Information: Visit the Bear Valley Music Festival here.

Get a sneak peek of the Bear Valley Musical Festival by watching the video above. 

Looking for high culture in the serene peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains? Look no further than Bear Valley Music Festival. With concerts tucked inside a large tent that holds 500, this iconic annual event is a wonderful way to escape the heat and enjoy some music and fresh mountain air in the outdoor wonderland of Bear Valley, CA. This year marks the 57th anniversary of this iconic Highway 4 event. 

The first weekend includes tribute bands who perform iconic and timeless hits of Queen, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Elton John and Billy Joel. Then the following weeks will offer dazzling performances of classic and indie music along with nights of storytelling through music such as Romeo & Juliet and The Orient Express Gala.

From late-July through early August, this epic alpine festival brings national and international performers to delight audiences at 7,000 feet in the Sierras. To get a glimpse of what Bear Valley Music Festival has to offer, make sure to watch the video above featuring the beauty of our little piece of heaven in the Sierras and the history of this truly wonderful music festival.

See who’s playing on our on-line calendar of events or view the full line up at Bear Valley Music Festival where you can be sure to get tickets to your favorite performance(s)!

3. Calaveras Concert Season – Brice Station Hilltop Concert Series

• When: Saturdays June through mid-September annually
• Where: 3353 CA-4, Murphys, CA 95247 Brice Station Vineyards in Murphys, CA
• More Information: Visit the Brice Station Hilltop Concert Series here.

Calaveras is full of magical places, and Brice Station certainly is one of them. Brice Station Vineyards features the perfect blend of laid back culture with award winning art and entertainment. Featuring our very own, world-class, and outdoor annual Hilltop Concert Series. The annual Brice Station Hilltop Concert Series brings a summer full of deliciously eclectic live music in a venue overflowing with rustically earthy ambience. You can’t help but feel instantly at home while enjoying a glass of handcrafted wine, locally sourced food, and spirited music in this relaxing and beautiful environment. Nestled among towering trees on the open lawn; here is your chance to kick off your shoes, unplug, and enjoy live music kissed by a gorgeous sunset view.

4. Calaveras Concert Season – Music in the Parks 

• When: Wednesdays and Fridays June through August
• Where: Wednesdays – Locations vary; First Fridays – Murphys Community Park
• More Information: Visit the Calaveras Arts Council for Wednesday lineup, Murphys Park for First Fridays lineup, or our Calendar of Events.

Sponsored and organized by the Calaveras Arts Council (CAC), the annual Music in the Parks series on Wednesdays is just one of the many amazing events the CAC puts on throughout the county each year, such as their annual Calaveras Artist Studio Tour. Each Wednesday at 6:30pm from June to August, join locals, visitors and the Calaveras Arts Council alike at concerts at different parks throughout the county each week.

First Fridays is sponsored by the Murphys Community Club, a non-profit, all volunteer organization created in 1948.  Murphys Community Club is pledged to the improvement and benefit of the Murphys community, and maintains the Murphys Park entirely through donations, park rental, and volunteers! Join them on Fridays at 5:30 PM, the first Fridays June through September. Bring a chair or blanket or find the perfect picnic table by the creek!

5. Calaveras Concert Season – Live Music Everywhere!

Wineries like Renegade in Mokelumne Hill or Jazz Cellars in Murphys, restaurants like Snowshoe Brewing Company in Arnold and The Watering Hole in Murphys, and community parks and farmers markets offer opportunities to enjoy great live music in Calaveras County almost every weekend. The Beer Garden at the Camp Connell Store is a family and dog-friendly venue offering live music every Saturday (and some Fridays) in the summer from June to August.For a complete this summer’s complete line up, make sure to visit our Calendar of Events for more places to enjoy live music in Calaveras.

BONUS in September: Blues & Bones Festival and Hermitfest

Mark your calendars for the Blues and Bones Festival in September at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Laid back and family-friendly, come enjoy some of the best traveling blues bands in the country and some award winning BBQ! 

A day of free live music in the meadow in Bear Valley – What is better than a day at 8,000′ listening to music and enjoying the sunshine? Nothing, so grab a blanket, some chairs, pack a cooler with your favorite eats and drinks, and head up the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway (Highway 4) and join the good vibes at Hermitfest. 

See who’s playing the week of your visit by checking out our online calendar of events or giving us a call 7 days a week at 1-209-736-0049.

Need help finding something in particular? Give us a call 7 days a week at 1-209-736-0049 or send us an email at info@gocalaveras.com.