When the snow melts, Vermont’s ski resorts trade in skis for strings and snowboards for soundboards. From laid-back lawn concerts to lively weekend festivals, these mountain destinations turn into some of the coolest (literally!) venues for live music all summer long. Whether you’re winding down from a day of hiking, biking, or just soaking up the alpine views, these weekly shows and special events are the perfect way to end the day. So grab a blanket, round up the kids, and get ready to dance your way through Vermont’s summer scene with music in the mountains!
Weekly Mountain Jams
These weekly events are a great way to round out an adventure-filled day. Break out the picnic blanket, grab a bite to eat, and relax in the great outdoors.
Sugarbush: Tuesday’s on the Big Deck
Tuesday Nights, June 17-July 15
Bolton Valley: Live Music on the Lawn
Wednesday and Friday Nights, June 18-September 26
Mount Snow: Base Area Block Party
Friday Nights, June 20-September 26
Bromley: Live Music
Saturday Nights, June 21-October 11
Okemo: Jackson Gore Summer Music Series
Friday Nights, June 27-August 29
Killington: Cooler in the Mountains
Saturday Nights, July 5-September 6
Music Festivals & Special Events
Summer Music Series at Stratton Mountain Resort
Various Dates
Enjoy live music at Stratton Mountain this summer including Badfish on July 12, That Motown Band on August 16, Red Not Chili Peppers on August 23 and more. Tickets are available at Stratton.com
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Summer Tour
Saskadena Six, July 2
Burke Mountain, July 5
Trapp Family Lodge, July 6
Enjoy the sounds of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in the mountains. This year’s program “Summer of Love” is bound to be loved by all. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy live music on the lawn! Tickets are available at VSO.org. Kids 5 and under are free!
Frendly Gathering at Magic Mountain
July 18-20
Frendly Gathering is back! Enjoy a weekend of music and good vibes at Timber Ridge. Park at Magic and hop on the shuttle over to the music. Programming and activities are available for kids during daytime hours. Tickets are available at frendlygathering.com, plus littles under 13 are free.
August West Festival at Jay Peak
August 9
The 21st annual August West Festival takes place at the Green in the Town of Jay. With free live music, tie-dye, and food and craft vendors, this free event is a great way to enjoy the summer in the mountains.
Sarah Borodaeff is a freelance writer, project manager, and tiny person wrangler. A snowsports enthusiast, Sarah has worked in the snowsports industry for over fifteen years as a ski coach, in marketing, and most recently as an associate editor for Ski Area Management. She is currently endeavoring to keep up with a toddler whose favorite phrase is “go outside!”