60 upcoming events near Bend — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Community & civic
June 8, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Hear the downtown association's annual update and vision for the year at this free community gathering, though registration is required.
Music & concerts
June 8, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Blues and roots legend Bonnie Raitt brings her Live 2026 tour to Bend with special guest Maia Sharp.
Senior programs
June 9, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center · Bend, OR
Larkspur Community Center
A free senior health fair with over 50 health and wellness exhibitors geared to older adults.
Dance & fitness
June 11 to 14, 2026
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Bend · Bend, OR
Bend
Four days of yoga classes and wellness sessions for all levels at this multi-day festival.
Music & concerts
June 11, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Louisiana bluesman Tab Benoit plays the Tower with the Ghalia Volt Band opening.
Music & concerts
June 12 to 14, 2026
Gates noon
Deschutes County Fairgrounds · Bend, OR
Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Three days of reggae with Rebelution, Dirty Heads, 311 and 30-plus bands, plus camping, food and art.
Outdoors & nature
June 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Metolius River Preserve · Bend, OR
Metolius River Preserve
A guided OLLI nature hike along the Metolius with carpooling from Bend to the trailhead.
Music & concerts
June 13, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
A tribute concert recreating the legendary Sun Records jam with the sounds of Elvis, Cash, Perkins and Lewis.
Theater & film
June 18 to 21, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
This wartime-era musical runs for several performances at the Tower across the weekend.
Classes & arts
June 2026
Mud Lake Studios · Bend, OR
Mud Lake Studios
A hands-on raku firing workshop for $30 at a local ceramics studio, no experience needed.
Music & concerts
June 23, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Fingerstyle guitar master Tommy Emmanuel returns to the Tower stage on his Living In The Light tour.
Music & concerts
June 24, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Canadian synth-rock band Metric headlines the riverside amphitheater.
Lifelong learning
June 25 to 26, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Hear the stories of the Northern Paiute in this regional history program with flexible pricing from $10.
Music & concerts
June 27, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Grammy-winning roots musician Rhiannon Giddens brings her show to the amphitheater.
Lifelong learning
July 6, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
An author event with bestselling novelist Ann Patchett at the Tower Theatre.
Outdoors & nature
July 8 to 12, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
J Bar J Ranch, Bend · Bend, OR
J Bar J Ranch, Bend
Watch top hunter-jumper riders compete at this multi-day horse show, free and fun to spectate.
Music & concerts
July 10 to 11, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Jam-band institution Widespread Panic plays a two-night stand at the outdoor amphitheater.
Music & concerts
July 12, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Folk-rock favorites The Head and the Heart headline the amphitheater.
Music & concerts
July 16, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Country and blues artist Charley Crockett brings his throwback sound to Bend.
Tastings
July 16 to 18, 2026
Bend · Bend, OR
Bend
Three days of luxury wine tastings and winemaker dinners across Bend for the wine lover.
Lifelong learning
July 18, 2026
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Lone Pine Coffee Roasters · Bend, OR
Lone Pine Coffee Roasters
An evening of spoken-word and poetry reading at a downtown coffee house.
Classes & arts
July 18 to October 2, 2026
High Desert Museum · Bend, OR
High Desert Museum
A juried exhibition and silent auction of traditional and contemporary Western art on view all summer.
Music & concerts
July 23, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Two legends share the stage as Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge co-headline.
Theater & film
July 24 to 25, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
A free musical revue at the Tower Theatre, no charge to attend.
Lifelong learning
July 24, 2026
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
OSU-Cascades · Bend, OR
OSU-Cascades
Take a guided walking tour of the growing OSU-Cascades campus, geared to community groups.
Music & concerts
July 26, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
The Goo Goo Dolls bring their hits to the riverside amphitheater.
Tastings
July 26, 2026
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Bend · Bend, OR
Bend
A guided food-and-drink pairing dinner showcasing a local chef's seasonal menu.
Music & concerts
July 31, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Singer-songwriter Steve Earle plays an intimate set at the Tower Theatre.
Music & concerts
August 1, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Violinist Lindsey Stirling brings her electric show to the outdoor amphitheater.
Music & concerts
August 2, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Blues guitar great Robert Cray and his band take the Tower stage.
Music & concerts
August 6, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Country superstar Luke Bryan headlines the amphitheater.
Music & concerts
August 7, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan performs her catalog at the riverside amphitheater.
Music & concerts
August 8, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
The Grammy-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band brings blues-rock to Bend.
Music & concerts
August 8, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
A tribute show to the Carpenters, Anne Murray and more soft-rock favorites of the era.
Music & concerts
August 10 to 20, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Sunriver Resort Great Hall · Bend, OR
Sunriver Resort Great Hall
The festival's 49th season of classical and pops concerts, including a John Williams program, just south of Bend.
Music & concerts
August 15, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Rock band O.A.R. plays the outdoor amphitheater on their summer tour.
Music & concerts
August 19, 2026
Hayden Homes Amphitheater · Bend, OR
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Classic rockers TOTO bring Rosanna and Africa to the riverside amphitheater.
Music & concerts
August 24, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
A tribute to soft-rock band Bread and its mellow 70's hits at the Tower.
Music & concerts
September 12, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Progressive bluegrass band the Infamous Stringdusters play the Tower with Silas Herman and the Tone Unit.
Music & concerts
September 20, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
Award-winning blues vocalist Shemekia Copeland brings her powerhouse voice to the Tower.
Dance & fitness
September 25 to 26, 2026
Tower Theatre · Bend, OR
Tower Theatre
A dance showcase featuring San Francisco Ballet, Open Space Dance and Charlotte Ballet at the Tower.
Community & civic
October 3 to 4, 2026
Bend, OR
A 30-year downtown tradition that spreads over six city blocks with fine artists, food, and music. It marks the turn into autumn and packs the core of town. Free to walk through.
Theater & film
October 7 to 11, 2026
Bend, OR
An October independent film festival with screenings, panels, and filmmaker talks across several downtown venues. It draws a national crowd but keeps an easy small-town feel. Buy a pass or pick single shows.
Markets
Saturdays, late May to late September
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bend, OR
A Saturday market from 10am to 2pm in the NorthWest Crossing neighborhood, running late May through late September. Local farms, food, and makers fill the street. Walkable and relaxed.
Lifelong learning
Wednesdays, May 13 to June 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Central Oregon (OLLI) · Bend, OR
Central Oregon (OLLI)
Explore archaeology, architecture and nature treasures around the globe in this weekly OLLI Great Courses series.
Lifelong learning
Select Fridays through summer 2026
Deschutes Public Library · Bend, OR
Deschutes Public Library
OLLI partners with the library to offer free public lectures open to everyone on select Fridays.
Lifelong learning
Wednesdays, July 15 to August 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Central Oregon (OLLI) · Bend, OR
Central Oregon (OLLI)
A weekly OLLI series digging beneath the familiar narrative of American history with a historian's eye.
Classes & arts
First Friday monthly, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Bend · Bend, OR
Downtown Bend
Galleries stay open late on the first Friday of every month for free art, live music and strolling downtown.
Classes & arts
Saturday, September 19, 2026
2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bend, OR
A free downtown fall street party with a Bavarian theme, live music, local food, craft beer, and the famous wiener dog races. It is loud, silly, and very Bend. Held in mid-September.
Senior programs
Recurring Senior Day (check museum calendar), 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
High Desert Museum · Bend, OR
High Desert Museum
Visitors 65 and older get in free on Senior Day to explore the museum's wildlife and history exhibits.
Music & concerts
Thursdays, July 2 through August 6, 2026
5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Drake Park · Bend, OR
Drake Park
Bend's beloved free outdoor concert series returns to Drake Park every Thursday evening through the summer.
Markets
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Worthy Brewing · Bend, OR
Worthy Brewing
A relaxed Sunday farmers market on the brewery grounds with local vendors and a pint nearby.
Markets
Second Sunday monthly, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Gathered Wares · Bend, OR
Gathered Wares
A monthly makers market gathering local artisans on the second Sunday of each month.
Markets
Wednesdays, May 6 through October 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Brooks Alley, Downtown Bend · Bend, OR
Brooks Alley, Downtown Bend
Pick up local farm produce and goods every Wednesday downtown all season long.
Lifelong learning
Tuesdays, March 31 to June 16, 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center · Bend, OR
Larkspur Community Center
A Great Courses series on history's most influential trials, running weekly through mid-June for lifelong learners.
Tastings
First Friday monthly, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Viaggio Wine Merchant · Bend, OR
Viaggio Wine Merchant
Pair fresh oysters with wine on the first Friday of each month at this downtown wine merchant.
Senior programs
Ongoing weekly
Larkspur Community Center (Bend Senior Center) · Bend, OR
Larkspur Community Center (Bend Senior Center)
The senior center hosts weekly social activities, hosted brunches, afternoon movies, classes and health clinics.
Dance & fitness
Second Friday monthly, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Legend Cider, La Pine · Bend, OR
Legend Cider, La Pine
Kick up your heels at a monthly line dancing night at the cider house just south of Bend.
Classes & arts
First Friday monthly, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Old Mill District · Bend, OR
Old Mill District
Stroll the Old Mill on the first Friday afternoon of the month for a free art walk along the river.
Classes & arts
Tuesdays & Thursdays in July 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Synergy Ceramics · Bend, OR
Synergy Ceramics
A two-week, five-class pottery course on the wheel and handbuilding at a Bend ceramics studio.
