Sun Valley Music Festival
The hills are alive with the sound of music! Classical music that is! From late July until mid to late-August, the Sun Valley Music Festival (formerly Sun Valley Summer Symphony) dominates the nightlife in the Wood River Valley! These spectacular classical music performances mesmerize both locals and visitors attending. Widely known as the largest, privately funded, free-admission symphony in the US, the SVMF is one of the high points of any Sun Valley summer vacation. There are many ways to enjoy the vibe, the music, and the kick-back, Ketchum casual lifestyle that has drawn all of us to Idaho. There is no question the Music Festival is extraordinary and fun for all!
Sun Valley Opera
Founded in 2001, the Sun Valley Opera promotes opera and the vocal arts. The organization produces both a Winter Festival and several summer events. In addition, the group has arranged for Metropolitan Opera HD Live satellite broadcasts from New York to the community. 2019 brings four new and exciting opera performances to Sun Valley! The Sun Valley Opera’s mission is to provide the highest quality opera, vocal arts and opera education to the Wood River Valley.
Sun Valley Gallery Walks
Hosted by the Sun Valley Gallery Association, the Sun Valley Gallery Walks take place from 5pm – 8pm on select Fridays throughout the year.
The Gallery Walks are eagerly anticipated and free to the public. Enjoy wine, take in the art, and mingle with friends.
2019 Gallery Walks:
February 15
March 8
July 5
August 2
August 30
November 29 – Giving Walk 4-6pm
December 27
Member Galleries:
Broschofsky Gallery
Frederic Boloix Fine Art
Friesen Gallery
Gail Severn Gallery
Gilman Contemporary
Kneeland Gallery
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
Wood River Fine Arts
MESH Gallery
SVCA Summer Concert Series
Music plays an integral role in the community, and it shows when the residents gather to listen to something that unites them. The Sun Valley Center for the Arts puts on a series of summer concerts featuring big-name artists that draw the masses.
The Summer Concert Series is just one of the many activities presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. After producing two shows a summer for the past couple of years, the 2019 schedule has expanded to three dates and five bands. All concerts will be at the River Run Lodge.
2019 Summer Concert Series:
June 24th – Michael Franti & Spearhead and Ziggy Marley
July 24th – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats with Lucius
August 5th – Jackson Browne
Contact information:
Sun Valley Center for the Arts: 208.726.9491
For tickets and information about the summer concert series, please click here.