High Sierra Music Festival

06/04/2026

High Sierra Music Festival is more than just incredible music—it’s an immersive experience, and FestivALL is the best way to make the most of your weekend.
Whether you’re looking for VIP amenities, comfortable accommodations, or exclusive tasting experiences, there’s a FestivALL package (https://www.highsierramusic.com/festivall) designed for you.
 
FestivALL 4-Day Pass
Enjoy the full VIP experience with exclusive viewing areas, premium amenities, hospitality access, and special perks throughout the festival weekend. It’s the ultimate way to experience High Sierra from start to finish.
 
FestivALL Hotel Package
Skip the camping and stay in comfort with a downtown Grass Valley hotel package that includes accommodations, breakfast, parking, shuttle service to the festival grounds, and all the benefits of the FestivALL experience.
 
FestivALL RV Resort Package
Looking for convenience and comfort? The Grass Valley RV Resort package offers premium RV accommodations directly across from the fairgrounds, complete with full hookups and resort amenities including a pool, showers, BBQ areas, and more—all while enjoying FestivALL VIP access.
 
Taste of FestivALL
Want to enhance your FestivALL experience without committing to the full VIP package? A Taste of FestivALL is the perfect way to experience VIP perks for a day. Available as a single-day add-on for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, each Taste of FestivALL ticket includes access to exclusive viewing areas at the Main Stage, Vaudeville, and Far Out Amphitheater, giving you the best views of the action.
 
You’ll also enjoy entry to the FestivALL Lounge, featuring elevated viewing areas, a daily happy hour with hearty appetizers, and an exclusive artisanal cocktail bar available each evening. Treat yourself to a day of premium festival experiences and discover what it means to FestivALL in VIP style!

06/03/2026

Australian duo Minor Gold will be making their High Sierra debut this year. We caught up with the talented pair to hear more about their story and the anticipation they’re feeling about being part of this year’s festival. If you haven’t experienced their music yet, give it a listen, and make sure to catch one of their sets in Grass Valley!

06/02/2026

Eddie Roberts and Robert Walter are sailing from Tahiti to join Stanton Moore for The Breaks debut performance at High Sierra this year. While each member has played the festival in different bands over the years, this powerhouse super group is sure to deliver some grooves that you don’t want to miss!

The countdown is on—get your tickets now and see you all soon!

06/01/2026

RonKat Spearman shares about one of his favorite HSMF memories—performing in our Family Village. High Sierra is one of the most kid friendly festivals out there, and we take pride in the curated programming we deliver to the families who believe that live music should be experienced at every age.

05/30/2026

We’re closing out the weekend troubadour sessions with a bang. A fresh mix of new faces and fan favorites are taking the stage — and you don’t want to miss the magic. See you in 33 days! ✨

Which night are you most looking forward to?

05/29/2026

The Troubadour Sessions have always been something different. No main stage spectacle — just 4 artists, a small crowd, and something that feels uncomfortably close to magic. Over the years, we’ve watched jaws drop, tears fall, and total strangers become lifelong friends and collaborators.

Share your favorite Troubadour memory below! 👇
Which year, which artists, which moment stopped you in your tracks? Tell us — and tag the friend who was there with you.

05/28/2026

There’s a moment around midnight when the big stages go quiet and the real magic begins.

The Troubadour Sessions don’t announce themselves with production crews or lighting rigs. You find them by following the sound — a single voice cutting through the quiet, a guitar tuned just slightly loose from the road.

This is what the festival circuit used to be before it became an industry. A songwriter with nothing but a song and enough nerve to play it for strangers who might actually listen.

We have watched two artists who’d never met trade verses for an hour like they’d been writing together for years. Witnessed a crowd of a hundred people go completely silent in the dark — not out of politeness, but out of that rare thing: being genuinely moved.

Bring your curiosity and patience. Leave your phone in your pocket for at least one song (or the whole time).

High Sierra gives you a lot of reasons to stay up late. The Troubadour Sessions are one of the best.

05/27/2026

If you’ve been to HSMF, you know the festival is famous for its high-energy late-night shows, dynamic activities, and round-the-clock vibes. But the Troubadour Sessions offer a completely different kind of magic. They strip back the massive stage setups for a stripped-down, storyteller-style format. What makes these sessions so special:

The Format: Four singer-songwriters sit in a circle on stage, sharing their craft in the round.

The Interaction: Artists swap songs, tell the personal stories behind their lyrics, and organically jam together.

The Vibe: It’s an intimate, cozy, and coffee-shop-like atmosphere that provides a beautiful, reflective contrast to the rowdier late-night dancing.

Check out our lineup for 2026, and make sure to add these one-of-a-kind moments to your schedule plan.

05/27/2026

Big thanks to Jennifer Nobles and The Union for this great feature and interview with producer Dave Margulies about High Sierra’s exciting move to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley for its 34th year. “High” time for a change indeed. We can’t wait to bring four days of incredible music, community, late nights, family fun, and High Sierra magic to Nevada County this July 2 to 5.

It’s quite a year for High Sierra Music Festival.

05/26/2026

The Regional and Online band contests have officially wrapped up, and we’re excited to announce that we now have our finalists! The talent this year has been incredible, and we’re thrilled to invite all finalists to join us at High Sierra Music Festival to perform on the Community Stage during the festival weekend. The finalists are:
 
Nevada City: Blu Egyptian
Marin: Huney Knuckles
SF: Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band
East Bay: Temple Monarch
Tahoe: Bahena
Southern Oregon:The Hasbens
Santa Cruz: Space Heater
Online: Kevin Daniel
Online: Slow Coast
 
But that’s not all…The finalists with the most votes will earn spots on some of the festival’s stages — including the grand prize winner, who will have the honor of opening the Vaudeville Stage on Friday, and three runners-up will get a slot opening the Tall Pines Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
 
Fan voting begins next week, and this year voting will be exclusive to festival ticket holders.

So if you’ve been on the fence — or just haven’t pulled the trigger yet — now’s the time to grab your tickets and help decide which amazing emerging artists make their official High Sierra debut. Ticket holders will receive an email with a google form that will be matched to their ticket email Monday of next week. Make sure to keep an eye out for this and get your vote in promptly.