2026 Summer Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Washoe County does not sell or distribute any tickets for events at Hawkins Amphitheater. For ticketing questions please direct your inquires to the responsible party linked for each event below.
Friday May 8
Fortunate Youth
Saturday May 16
Moonshine Bandits
Hailing from California’s Central Valley, Tex and Bird have built a cult-like following on grit, grind, and grassroots hustle. With a sound that mashes up backwoods bravado, hip-hop swagger, and outlaw country soul, the Bandits are as comfortable on a honky tonk stage as they are in the middle of a mosh pit.
Please Note: No coolers or outside food & drink permitted at this show. Clear bags only.
Friday May 22
The Adicts
THE ADICTS began life as the Afterbirth & The Pinz, in their hometown of Ipswich back in late 1975. They scored many Indie Chart hits in the Eighties, and are unbelievably still together, and still making great music, with the same line-up – Keith ‘Monkey’ Warren, vocals; Mel Ellis, bass; Pete Dee Davison, guitar; and Michael ‘Kid Dee’ Davison, drums – to this day.
Please Note: No coolers or outside food & drink permitted at this show. Clear bags only.
Saturday May 23
Jimmy Failla
Jiimy Failla is an American stand-up comedian, radio host, television personality, and author. He hosts the syndicated radio show Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla and the Fox News program Fox News Saturday Night. Failla is also known for his work as a cab driver turned comedian, with appearances on various television shows and a New York Times best-selling author.
Please Note: No coolers or outside food & drink permitted at this show. Clear bags only.
Saturday May 30
Brian Kilmeade
Brian Kilmeade has spent decades in the spotlight without becoming a one-note TV personality. He’s best known as a longtime co-host of Fox & Friends, but his career stretches beyond morning television into national radio, bestselling books, and prime-time hosting.
Please Note: No coolers or outside food & drink permitted at this show. Clear bags only.
Friday June 19
The Boxmasters
The Boxmasters is an American rock band founded in 2007 by W. R. Thornton and Grammy Award winning recording engineer J.D. Andrew. The group blends blues rock, country, country rock, psychobilly, rockabilly, and roots rock, with a strong 1960s British Invasion influence
Please Note: No coolers or outside food & drink permitted at this show. Clear bags only.
Wednesday July 1
Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony celebrates the music that shaped generations with an electrifying Rock n’ Roll Summer Concert Series.
From the timeless melodies of The Beatles and Elvis Presley to the anthemic energy of Queen, Journey, and David Bowie, this program brings together iconic hits audiences know and love, all reimagined through the power and color of live orchestra, chorus, and soloists.
More info and tickets: https://www.tahoesymphony.com/
Thursday July 2
Artown Presents Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
“The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden's greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba's live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions.
More info and tickets: https://artown.org/event-details.asp?ID=7330
Saturday July 4
Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
Join the Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus for Red, White & Tahoe Blue: Pops and Patriotic Songs, a beloved Lake Tahoe and Reno summer concert tradition celebrating America's 250th anniversary through the power of live music.
Tickets: www.tahoe-philharmonic.com/concerts/
FREE TICKETS for veterans and first responders
Food Trucks: Phat N Tired, Super Swirl Ice Cream
Sunday July 5
Sierra Nevada Ballet
As part of the ARTOWN 2026 Festival, Sierra Nevada Ballet will present an exciting evening of dance, song and music, DANCING AT BARTLEY, on July 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM at Bartley Ranch in Reno. This event features live music and the eclectic styles of several choreographers including the new comic PETER AND THE WOLF by Associate Artistic Director, Ananda Bena-Weber.
FREE EVENT
More info: https://sierranevadaballet.org/
Monday July 6
Artown Presents: Monday Night Music Series
America's Sweethearts
America's Sweethearts bring a fresh, vibrant twist to the beloved close-harmony style made famous by groups like The Andrews Sisters. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, these New York City–based performers honor the nation's rich musical legacy with crystal-clear harmonies, colorful costumes, and timeless favorites—from “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” to classics from the Great American Songbook, Broadway, 1950s pop, and jazz. With charm, energy, and a touch of old-fashioned fun, they celebrate American history through music and captivate audiences of all ages.
FREE EVENT
More info: https://artown.org/event-details.asp?ID=7313
Tuesday July 7
Artown Presents an Evening with Michael Feinstein
Michael Feinstein brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy. Supported by the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound.
The performance will feature hits such as Because of You, Rags to Riches, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, The Best is Yet To Come, I Get a Kick Out of You, Stranger in Paradise and many more. Feinstein's dynamic interpretations, coupled with the grandeur of the big band, will create an unforgettable night that honors the legacy of Tony Bennett in all its glory.
Tickets and more info: https://artown.org/event-details.asp?ID=7353
Wednesday July 8
A Celtic Summer's Eve
Presented by Shamrock Productions
The Original Fairy tale: Princess & the Medallion, features Aidan Hurff, Marina Roznitovsky, Darby Edberg, Lauren Haug & the Shamrock Irish Dance Company
The world of enchantment & fantasy, filled with magical elements, wondrous fairies, prince & princesses, evil queens, daring deeds, trickery & strange turns of events.
Our story takes place in “The Dark Forest”, the domain of a vengeful queen. All powerful, she commands a legion of fearsome warriors. But her need to control sadly overrides her deep desire to love & to be loved - as you will see.
More info and tickets: https://artown.org/event-details.asp?ID=7319
Thursday July 9
Artown Presents: An Evening with Kronos Quartet
For over five decades, Kronos has redefined the possibilities of the string quartet, transforming it into a dynamic vehicle for innovation, cultural storytelling, and social reflection. Their trailblazing spirit continues to shape the future of the artform with new voices, bold ideas, and boundary-breaking performances. Since 1973, San Francisco's Kronos Quartet — David Harrington (violin), Gabriela Díaz (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), and Paul Wiancko (cello) — has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be. Founded at a time when the form was largely centered on long-established, Western European traditions, Kronos has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into a living art form. Today, with new voices and renewed vision, Kronos continues to forge the sound of the people and issues of our time.
Tickets and more info: https://artown.org/event-details.asp?ID=7334
Friday July 10
Artown Presents an Evening with Wynton Marsalis
WYNTON MARSALIS has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world's top classical trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and inspiring educator. He carries these distinctions well. His life is a portrait of discipline, dedication, sacrifice, and creative accomplishment.
Tickets and more info: https://artown.org/event-details.asp?ID=7426
Saturday July 11
Reno Pops Orchestra
Sunday July 12
Artown Presents Headliner Series
Monday July 13
Artown Presents: Monday Night Music Series
Wednesday July 15 & Saturday July 18
AVA Ballet
Monday July 20
Artown Presents: Monday Night Music Series
Tuesday July 21
Artown Presents Headliner Series
Thursday July 23
Artown Presents Headliner Series
Monday July 27
Artown Presents: Monday Night Music Series
Tuesday July 28
Artown Presents Headliner Series
Wednesday July 29
Reno Jazz Orchestra
Friday July 31
Tahoe Phil
August - Multiple Dates
Sierra School of Performing Arts - Mean Girls
Friday September 4
A Flock of Seagulls
Saturday September 5
Winter Band Wars Festival
Saturday September 12
TBD
Saturday September 19
The Floyd
Sunday September 27
Cliff Porter
Saturday October 10
Kennedy