Music in the Mountains
Take a seat under the stars at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater and enjoy the best in the country, classic and contemporary rock, 7,000 feet above Southern California!
A ticket to a Music in the Mountains concert does more than get you into a great show, it helps to protect your public lands. Proceeds support the Southern California Mountains Foundation and its powerful conservation, recreation, and education programs: The Big Bear Discovery Center, National Children’s Forest, The Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire, Fire Lookouts, Off-Highway Vehicle, and Adopt-a-Trail.
Tickets On Sale Now:
July 5 – the Z STREET BAND: The Tribute to Bruce Springsteen opener: Hello Mr. Soul – tribute to Neil Young & Crazy Horse
July 19 – WANTED: featuring the Music of Bon Jovi opener: Steel Rod
August 2 – DSB: the World’s Greatest Tribute to Journey opener: Contenders; the Ultimate Tribute to The Pretenders
August 16 – TLR w/ Doobie Doubles
August 30 – Jimmy’s Buffet – w/ The Tourmaliners
Each concert season is packed with shows featuring your favorite tribute headliners, and exciting opening bands. This beautiful venue has everything to keep you rockin’, including great food menus and expanded bar service.
Frequently asked questions
Parking and ticket gates open at 5:00pm. Music begins at 6:30pm.
Tickets are non-refundable. Events are rain or shine, as long as it is safe for bands and guests. The Southern California Mountains Foundation reserves the right to cancel events due to weather, wildfire, or unsafe conditions.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Southern California Mountains Foundation and its conservation, recreation, and education programs. Find out more on our website MountainsFoundation.org
Free Parking: Available at Meadows Edge trailhead lot, ¼ mile west of the Discovery Center. Free shuttle service runs from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Yes, 6 free disabled parking spots are available at the Discovery Center on a first-come, first-served basis with a state-approved placard or license plate. Additional disabled parking is available for a charge in the premium parking area, subject to availability.
General Admission Guests must bring their own chairs/blankets for seating in open areas. Low-profile chairs are not recommended. Premium Seat Guests are able to choose bench or other provided seating, which is first-come, first-served and unassigned.
Yes! Youth 12 and under are admitted FREE.
No, outside beverages are not allowed in the venue. This includes bottles of water. Empty refillable bottles are acceptable but will be checked at entry. Water refill stations will be provided.
Yes, you can bring your own food into the venue.
Yes, food and beverages (including beer, wine, cocktails, soda, water, coffee and hot chocolate) will be available for purchase. Bar & food service will be open from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
For $20, SCMF members receive an early seat reservation opportunity from 12pm – 2pm on concert day. Membership donations are used to protect, rehabilitate, and promote the value of the activities surrounding the mountains. Join today! https://donate.mountainsfoundation.org/campaign/membership/c351834
Yes, all coolers, backpacks, chairs, and handbags are subject to search at the entrance gate. Firearms and other weaponry are prohibited from entering the event.
Email [email protected] or call 909-382-2790 with any questions.
