FREE LIVE MUSIC, ALL SUMMER LONG

More than 50 artists are performing in Keystone this summer, and most of them for FREE! Read on to find your next favorite band in Keystone.

Keystone is known for its steep runs, heavy powder days, and world class terrain, but have you ever experienced the mountain sunshine and free live music that make up a Keystone summer? There is a saying around here that we come for the winter and stay for the summer, and if this is your first Keystone summer – it will be sure to be one you will never forget. River Run Village is packed with excellent restaurants, great views, gondola rides, bars, FREE parking, and top it off with free live music every week this summer. 

Keystone Concert Series – FREE live music every Friday night!

First up and kicking off live music this summer is the Keystone Concert Series, starting on Friday, June 13th. Join us in River Run Village every Friday for free live music from 4pm – 6pm.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy shopping at the River Run Village stores while indulging in happy hour on the restaurant patios. Kick off the Keystone Concert Series with Summit County locals: High Five! For the complete list of Friday concerts, click here.

Keystone Encore – FIVE FREE performances by the National Repertory Orchestra

Keystone Encore brings the magic of live chamber music to the scenic Keystone River Run Village with five special performances by National Repertory Orchestra musicians. This series celebrates the NRO’s rich history in Keystone, where the orchestra was based from 1987 to 1992 before relocating to Breckenridge. These vibrant performances offer residents and visitors an opportunity to experience world-class music in an intimate, outdoor setting, blending the stunning mountain backdrop with the artistry of NRO musicians. Keystone Encore continues the tradition of musical excellence while honoring the orchestra’s deep-rooted connection to the community.

Bacon & Bourbon Festival – Saturday June 21 & Sunday June 22

Get ready for TWO days of sizzlin’ bacon, endless bourbon, and FREE live music on Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd! This year’s lineup is stacked with newcomers and the return of our crowd’s favorite, Hell’s Belles! Joining us this year are classic tribute bands, Motley 2, paying homage to the infamous Motley Crue, and El Loco Fandango, making us second guess if they actually are ZZ Top! Check out the full Bacon & Bourbon lineup here!

Pro tip: Purchase your Hungry Hog, Samplin’ Swine, and Piglet Passes in advance to ensure your whole crew can enjoy bacon + bourbon samplings!

Wine & Jazz Festival – Saturday July 12 & Sunday July 13

This year, we are excited to bring you MORE jazz across FOUR stages throughout River Run Village on Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th! Colorado natives, Dotsero, are closing down both festival dates on the main stage! Click here to check out the full Wine & Jazz lineup.

Pro tip: Weekend sampling passes are back! Enjoy two days of smooth tunes + hundreds of wine varietals under the Colorado sun!

Bluegrass & Beer Festival – Saturday August 2 & Sunday August 3

Tap those toes all weekend long to the bluegrass LEGENDS we have lined up for you! Those of you that are heartfelt Billy Strings fans will recognize his incredible banjo player, Billy Failing, headlining on Saturday, August 2! This will be a special treat to have this Colorado native close to home here in Keystone. On Sunday, August 3rd, The Last Revel takes the stage, then they take your hearts away. They are a one of a kind band with a one of a kind sound, influenced from their lives, loves, heartbreaks, and strong roots in the sense of home. Click here to check out the full Bluegrass & Beer lineup.

Pro tip: Grab your bestie + snag a Buddy Pass to enjoy beer sampling from over a dozen brewers!