What to expect this summer: Arts & Entertainment

JACKSON, Wyo. — Spring is here and summer is near! As the community eagerly awaits the busy season ahead, businesses prepare for the anticipated crowds and excitement that come with it. And this summer, there’s a whole lot going down in the valley.

Here’s a quick look at what to expect from the local arts and entertainment scene in the coming months.

Grand Teton Music Festival: Yes

The Grand Teton Music Festival’s 62nd season will be held from June 30-Aug. 19. Join GTMF for eight weeks of performances under the leadership of Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles.

Targhee Bluegrass Festival: Yes

Bluegrass is back! Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival will return for three days from Aug. 11 to 13 at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, WY.

Teton County Fair Concert: Yes

The Teton County Fair has set the Fair Concert for Thursday, July 27, in the Rodeo Arena. Gates open at 6 p.m. with opening act Kat Hasty taking the stage at 7 p.m., followed by Country and Western singer and songwriter Corb Lund before headliner cross-genre singer and songwriter Morgan Wade.

JacksonHoleLive!: No

JacksonHoleLive hasn’t graced the valley for three years and 2023 will mark the fourth. The outdoor concert series canceled its season in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and the program has given no indication that the series will return this summer.

Million Dollar Music Fest: Yes

The annual Million Dollar Music Festival will take place on May 28 in Jackson’s Town Square with headliner Jon Pardi. The event is free and open to the public.

Music on Main: Yes

This free, all-ages outdoor summer concert series has been bringing highly talented local and national musicians of diverse genres to Teton Valley, Idaho, for 17 years. Concerts take place every Thursday in Victor City Park from 6 to 10 p.m.

Fire in the Mountains: No

Fire in the Mountains will not take place this year but has plans to return in the summer of 2024.

Reggae in the Rockies: No

In January, Reggae in the Rockies announced that the festival would not be returning this summer.

“Since [the sale of Melvin to Roadhouse] has just finalized we have yet to secure an agreement with the new owners and hope to bring live music back again in the future.”

Music Mondays in The Center Park: Yes

Music Mondays in The Center Park is back! 2023 marks its third summer offering free concerts from popular local and regional bands in The Center Park. Grab your buds, a blanket, some snacks and a drink from The Center bar and enjoy the summer season!

King Concerts atop Snow King Mountain: Yes

New this summer is the King Concerts series atop Snow King Mountain. The summit stage sits at roughly 8,000 ft with spectacular views of the Teton mountain range and is accessed via a five-minute scenic gondola ride.

Hootenanny: Yes

The Hootenanny returns for the summer season on May 29. The Hoot plays every Monday night at Dornan’s in Moose, Wyoming. Musicians gather to play traditional acoustic music for a receptive crowd in one of the most awe-inspiring settings in the world.

Concert on the Commons: Yes

In addition to two bonus days of concerts for Independence Day, six free concerts begin July 16 and play every Sunday at 5 p.m. through Aug. 20 in Teton Village, Wyoming.

Live from The Virg Acoustic Sessions: Yes

This May, Live From The Virg Acoustic Sessions features a rotating lineup of singer-songwriters and acoustic solo and duo acts performing Americana, Western and Folk genres.