Get ready to fill your July calendar with music, magic, and a touch of small-town charm. Whether you’re craving late-night jam sessions, brass quintets in a garden, or world-class folk under the Nevada County stars, this month’s lineup hits all the right notes.

This year marks the 33rd High Sierra Festival—a four-day treasure chest of music tucked in the Quincy foothills. Think grassroots jam-bands, bluegrass picks, soulful early-yoga sessions, kids’ zones, pop-up parades, and late-night sets perfect for big hearts and little ears.

Ticket Options:

General multi-day passes

from ~$75

Daily passes

$25–$50

(locals can score $50/day passes at the Quincy Hub with ID through June 28)

Late-night music-only passes

$25/night or $80 for all four

Summer Music from Music in the Mountains & Center for the Arts

The SummerFest series brings stellar performances to Nevada County venues throughout July.

A few standouts:

July 12:
Eilen Jewell
warm, smoky folk
($44)

July 16:
Liverpool Legends
an all-out Beatles tribute
($65–95)

July 17:
Robert Earl Keen
Americana icon
($97–145)

July 25:
The Steeldrivers
Grammy-winning bluegrass
($67–$77)

July 26:
Skerryvore
Celtic rock energy
($38–62)

These events aren’t just about music—they’re about community, connection, and making memories that stick long after the last note fades. Whether it’s the intimate charm of a garden concert, the electric energy of a summer music festival, or a Beatles tribute that has you singing along like it’s 1969, July in Nevada County offers something for every mood.

Plus, by showing up, you’re doing more than enjoying a night out—you’re supporting the local venues, artists, and cultural heartbeat that make this place so uniquely special.