Sun Valley may not offer the concrete stadiums like large cities, but big name musicians seem to be drawn to our majestic mountain acoustics none the less. From the world famous to the neighborhood jam bands the hills are alive with the sound of music in Sun Valley. Our event schedule is packed full of music events that everyone will love and the best part of all is the majority of the concerts are FREE.
Location: Ketchum's Forest Service Park, 1st Avenue and Washington, Ketchum
Free concert series begins every Tuesday June 30 through August 25 at the Forest Service Park at 1st & Washington Avenue in Ketchum. Each concert starts with a local talent band at 7:00 p.m., with a headline band starting at 7:30 p.m. Picnics are welcome--but no dogs, please. Drinks will be sold at the park. Presented by the Sun Valley / ketchum CVB and the City of Ketchum.
Location: Roatary Park across YMCA
Jazz under a starlit Sun Valley Night. Again this summer, Sunday nights in Rotary Park, across from the YMCA on Warm Springs Road will be lit up with the sound of Jazz. Bring you friends, family, your favorite bottle of wine and a picnic basket and enjoy this relaxing end to the week. This year the sound of Jazz in the Park will begin June 21st through July 26th.
Website: SunValleyCenter.org
Each summer The Center hosts musical events valley wide and the 2009 lineup is sure to knock your socks off with a wide array of music from afrobeat to country to jazz to folk -- there's a show here for everyone. As usual picnics and blankets are encouraged but you have to leave your pooches and high lawn chairs at home.
This summer's outdoor concerts include Alex Cuba on June 19 at The Center, Hailey; Salsa Celtica on July 18 at Hop Porter Park, Hailey; and Donavon Frankenreiter and Mishka on August 15 at Atkinson Park, Ketchum. Tickets go on sale online on May 1.
Website: NRFF.net
Location: Hop Porter Park, Croy Creek Road, Hailey
This summer event is one of the largest weekend gatherings of locals and tourists alike that come to chill, dance, and take in the rythm of the Folk. Bands range from the most famous to the good ol' local bands that keep the beat alive. Your cooler, chair, blanket and kids are welcome. Don't forget to bring a pocket full of dollar bills because the local food for sale is cheap and as good as you can imagine hometown cooking can be.
Website: SVSummerSymphony.org
Location: Symphony Pavilion, Sun Valley
The Sun Valley Summer Symphony celebrates the majesty of its Alpine setting with the beauty of outstanding free classical music performances, and enriches our lives through its artistic, educational and cultural programming, made possible through the philanthropic generosity of its community. This largest outdoor free symphony in the country will present its 24th season in a new $11 million pavilion August 3rd-18th. A benefit concert featuring the mormon Tabernacle Choir and Denyce Graves will be held on August 9th.
Website: SunValleyJazz.com
300 live performances, dancing, and dixiland fun. This Annual Event is notable amoung Jazz enthusiasts, locals, and travelers alike. This year's event takes place October 14-18, 2009. For registration and ticket information go to www.sunvalleyjazz.com or call 1.877.478.5277.
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