UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Season Passes Go On Sale
Season Passes for the 2025 Summer Series go on sale on October 1.
Season Passes provide Festival fans the opportunity to attend every single 2025 Summer Series performance at a highly discounted rate. Due to the limited quantity, Season Passes are an exclusive deal, and when they are sold out, no more will be offered for that year’s Summer Series.
2025 Poster Contest Closes
All entries for the 2025 Poster Contest must be submitted by February 3, 2025, at 5 PM PST to be considered.
Join over 40+ artists in one of the Festival’s longest traditions, receive a huge publicity boost, two sponsor tickets to every performance in the 2025 Summer Series, and more.
The contest is open to all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Applicants under the age of 18 years old must have parental/guardian consent.
Click here for more details and to apply today.
2025 Summer Series
Save the date for our 42nd Annual Summer Series from July 24 - August 3, 2025.
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Youth Orchestra Practices Begin
Beginning in 1998, the Youth Orchestra is the longest-standing educational program offered by the Festival at Sandpoint. Over two decades later, the Festival at Sandpoint continues to offer free orchestral string classes for students of any age.
Classes are free for all ages and held weekly on Monday evenings.
Instrument Library Opens for School Year Check-Outs
In alignment with our non-profit mission to provide affordable and accessible music to the community, the Festival at Sandpoint offers a no-cost instrument library in an attempt to help keep music an affordable option for local families.
The Festival’s instrument library is available for anyone looking to play an instrument during the school year or summer.
2025 Poster Contest Opens
The 2025 Poster Contest is open and accepting applications.
Join over 40+ artists in one of the Festival’s longest traditions, receive a huge publicity boost, two sponsor tickets to every performance in the 2025 Summer Series, and more.
The contest is open to all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Applicants under the age of 18 years old must have parental/guardian consent.
Entries must be submitted by February 3, 2025, at 5 PM PST.
Click here for more details and to apply today.
Grand Finale: How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert
The Festival at Sandpoint presents How to Train Your Dragon - In Concert, a live movie in concert performed by the Festival at Sandpoint Orchestra and led by conductor Morihiko Nakahara on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
Colbie Caillat with Sydney Dale
Colbie Caillat with Sydney Dale take the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
Jason Mraz & The Superband
Jason Mraz & The Superband take the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Friday, August 2, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
Lee Brice with Madeline Merlo
Lee Brice with Madeline Merlo take the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
Maren Morris with Delacey
Maren Morris with Delacey at Festival at Sandpoint on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors with The National Parks
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors + The National Parks take the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi take the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
An Evening with Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes take the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Friday, July 26, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler takes the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at our 41st Annual Summer Series.
2024 Taste of the Stars Application Deadline
The Festival at Sandpoint is now accepting applications for its 2024 Taste of the Stars: Wine, Beer, & Spirit Tasting Event on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 5 PM - 7 PM.
All applications must be submitted by June 1, 2024, to secure your spot at this coveted annual event.
2024 Online Auction
The Festival at Sandpoint’s 2024 Online Auction is the only place where you will be able to find exclusive items, including sponsor entry tickets, prime blanket placements, a reserved parking spot, and more!
Bidding opens Wednesday, May 15 at 9 AM and closes Monday, June 3 at 9 AM.
Festival Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
The Festival at Sandpoint’s Youth Orchestra presents its Spring Concert at the First Presbyterian Church.
Idaho Gives 2024
The Festival at Sandpoint will be participating in this year’s Idaho Gives campaign from April 29, 2024, to May 2, 2024.
Idaho Gives, a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, is a statewide giving event designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits.
Donations for Idaho Gives will be accepted from 11:00 pm PST on April 29 to 10:59 pm PST on May 2.
An Evening with Violent Femmes - Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for An Evening with Violent Femmes at the Festival at Sandpoint stage on Friday, July 26, 2024, go on sale.
An Evening with Violent Femmes - Member Presale
Member presale for An Evening with Violent Femmes at the Festival at Sandpoint begins Thursday, April 18, at 7 AM.
Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw at the Festival at Sandpoint on Saturday, August 3, 2024, go on sale.
Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw - Member Presale
Member presale for Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw at the Festival at Sandpoint starts Thursday, April 11, at 8 AM.
Maren Morris - Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for Maren Morris at the Festival at Sandpoint on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, go on sale.
Maren Morris - Member Presale
Member presale for Maren Morris at the Festival at Sandpoint starts Thursday, March 28, at 10 AM.
Lee Brice - Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for Lee Brice at the Festival at Sandpoint on Thursday, August 1, 2024, go on sale.
2024 Festival Street Application Deadline
We are now accepting Festival Street vendor applications for the 2024 Summer Series. With an average overall attendance of over 23,000 guests, the Festival at Sandpoint’s Summer Series offers an incredible opportunity for vendors to gain exposure and increase their customer base.
2024 Poster Contest Application Deadline
Join over 40+ artists in one of the Festival at Sandpoint’s longest traditions and become a part of Festival history! The 2024 Poster Artist Contest is now open.
2024 Summer Intern Application Deadline
This is your chance to join the Festival team and gain valuable hands-on experience and music industry skills. The Festival at Sandpoint is seeking a highly motivated, passionate, driven, organized, and enthusiastic summer intern(s).
Festival Youth Orchestra Winter Concert
The Festival at Sandpoint’s Youth Orchestra presents its Winter Concert at the Heartwood Center.
2023 Annual Meeting
Join us Wednesday, December 6, at our office located at 525 Pine Street to celebrate a successful year and recap the Festival at Sandpoint’s 2023 highlights.
Giving Tuesday 2023
On November 28, the Festival at Sandpoint will be participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity! It's a day to give back, support meaningful causes, and make a positive impact in your community and beyond.
Join us in spreading kindness on social media and donating to support our non-profit mission of providing affordable and accessible music experiences to our local community and the surrounding region.
Grand Finale: The Princess Bride in Concert
Join us Sunday, August 6 at 7 PM for the Grand Finale: The Princess Bride in Concert conducted by Morihiko Nakahara.