Music in The Mountains 2026
Be immersed in musical wonders this July 11th & 25th, August 8th & 22nd, & September 5th, 2026 during Music in The Mountains!
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 11th & 25th, August 8th & 22nd, & September 5th, 2026
Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Dr (Hwy. 38)
- Paid parking and ticket gates open at the Discovery Center
- Free parking at Meadows Edge Picnic Area and free shuttle
Tickets & Event Details
2026 Band Lineup:
July 11th
The Tina Turner Rock & Roll Review featuring Debby Holiday
Opening: Live From Earth (Pat Benatar tribute)
July 25th
TLR - Experience The Eagles
Opening: Journeymen - The Music of Boston
August 8th
Which One’s Pink - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Opening: Steel Rod
August 22nd
DSB - The World’s Greatest Tribute to Journey
Opening: Summer of ’69 - Tribute to Bryan Adams
September 5th
David Brighton’s Space Oddity
Opening: Kenny Metcalf as Elton: The Early Years
Tickets & Passes
Tickets
Individual concert tickets available starting April 23rd - check back soon...
Season Pass
- General Admission - $156
- Premium Seating - $265
- Parking Pass for the Big Bear Discovery Center lot - $150
SCMF Membership
- 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.