9 Summer Music Festivals in Mammoth Lakes

December 07, 2023

There’s something about being outside listening to live music with a cold drink in hand.

Summer and outdoor music go hand in hand like snowy mountains and ski resorts. There’s something about being outside listening to live music with a cold drink in hand, and Mammoth Lakes has no shortage of options for just that.

Check out six annual music festivals in Mammoth Lakes that will have your toes tapping no matter your taste in tunes. Plus, don’t forget to book your stay in advance for these popular weekends.

June Music Festivals in Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Feel Good Festival

A perfect way to kicks of the Summer season on the right foot. With groovy bands, and a selection of craft beers to taste, the Feel Good Festival is a great way to embrace the warmer weather, and long mountain days.

July Music Festivals in Mammoth Lakes

GiddyUp Mammoth

Mild daytime temperatures and cool evenings are perfect way to start July. The GiddyUp Festival features emerging country music artists at The Village Plaza in Mammoth Lakes. Bring your chair, canteen and boots. There is bound to be a star you won't want to miss on the stage and this is your opportunity to see them for free before they hit the big time.

Mammoth Jazzfest & Villagefest

Mammoth Jazzfest and Mammoth Villagefest have been a cornerstone of the Mammoth Lakes summer social scene for years. Mammoth JazzFest is all about refreshing, renewing and reinventing jazz in Mammoth Mammoth Lakes, while VillageFest is about embracing all that summer has to offer with warm nights, dancing and good food.

Friday night of JazzFest festivities include a wine walk (ticketed) through The Village at Mammoth with a side of jazz music. Tickets for the wine walk can be purchased in advance or at the event. Mammoth Jazzfest lets you experience collaboration of contemporary, fusion, Latin and other genres of jazz music.

Villagefest is a summer tradition in Mammoth Lakes. And you won't want to miss the most popular performance of the summer season, Pink Froyd, wrap up this great festival.

Mammoth Reggae Festival

Visit Mammoth Lakes in late July and take advantage of three days of free music and fun at the Mammoth Reggae Festival. The festival takes place in the Village at Mammoth, where you’ll have access to food, drinks and good vibes. Between sets, browse the vendor stalls for crafts, specialty foods and other offerings.

August Music Festivals in Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza

The Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza is an event Mammoth Lakes locals and visitors alike plan their summers around. Music begins on Thursday evening and runs through Sunday, with a huge line up of acts taking the stage throughout the weekend.

Mammoth Margarita Festival

This annual festival celebrates Latin America’s most famous spirits each year during the second week of August. The Mammoth Margarita Festival features a margarita alley and a tasting of more than 20 premium tequila distilleries, as well as free live music.

Mammoth Rocks & Taste of the Sierra

Late summer is the season of rock in Mammoth Lakes. Mammoth Rocks & Taste of the Sierra takes place in the Village at Mammoth and is free to the public. See performances by classic rock tribute bands, playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. While you’re enjoying the music, sample a variety of food and drink from local restaurants and breweries.

September Music Festivals in Mammoth Lakes

Mammoth Rock N Rye

Then over Labor Day Weekend, Mammoth Rock N Rye takes over the Village at Mammoth with even more rock music. Entertainment runs Friday through Sunday. Past lineups have included Reverend Tall Tree, Young Dubliners, Cashed Out and more.

But music isn’t the only excitement happening at the festival. Whiskey and rye tastings (ticketed) open up Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

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Meghan Miranda

Meghan has been living and playing in Mammoth Lakes since 2016. She enjoys any outdoor activities that her dogs can tag along for. See more of Meghan's adventures on her blog Meg Moves Mountains.

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