Music in The Mountains 2025
Save the Dates! July 5 & 19, Aug 2, 16, & 30, 2025
The Southern California Mountains Foundation invites you to the Music in the Mountains concert series this summer in Big Bear Lake. This 5-show series wows with a wonderful line-up of the best classic rock and country tribute bands playing nationally.
Take a seat under the stars at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater and enjoy the best in country, classic and contemporary rock, 7,000 feet above Southern California!
Event Date, Time & Place
July 5 & 19, Aug 2, 16, & 30
Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Dr (Hwy. 38)
- Paid parking and ticket gates open at 5 PM at the Discovery Center
- Free parking at Meadows Edge Picnic Area and free shuttle from 5 PM
- Opening bands at 6:30 PM
- Main show 8 PM

2025 Concert Dates
The Z-Street Band
July 5: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Opener: Hello Mr. Soul: Tribute to Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Wanted: A Tribute to Bon Jovi
July 19: Groove to the hits of Bon Jovi. Opener: Steel Rod opening
DSB: Don't Stop Believin'
August 2: The world's greatest tribute to Journey. Opener: The Contenders
TLR: The Long Run
August 16: Experience the Eagles! Opener: The Doobie Doubles
Jimmy's Buffet
August 30: Celebrate the music of Jimmy Buffet. Opener: The Tourmaliners
Tickets & Passes
Single Show Pricing
- General Admission - $39
- Premium Seating - $59
- Parking Pass for the Big Bear Discovery Center lot - $25
- Concert T-Shirt - $20
Season Passes
- General Admission - $175
- Premium Seating - $265
- Parking Pass for the Big Bear Discovery Center lot - $125
- Concert T-Shirt - $20
Notes:
- Seating location for general admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own chairs or blankets.
- Premium seating includes unassigned bench seating.
- SCMF Members enjoy early seating access from 12 - 2 PM. SCMF Membership - $20
Event Transportation
Take the Free Parking Shuttle from the Meadows Edge Picnic Area free parking to and from the Discovery Center from 5 PM - 10 PM.
Music in the Mountains is the largest fundraiser for the Southern California Mountains Foundation - a 501(c)3 nonprofit; Tax ID 33-0556414. A ticket to this outdoor summer concert series does more than get you into a great show; it protects your public lands. Proceeds go directly toward SCMF's six powerful conservation, recreation, and education programs to help bring harmony to the health and sustainability of the mountains you love. Thank you for your support!
Please email info@mountainsfoundation.org or call 909-382-2790 with any questions.