June in Reno-Tahoe: Music, BBQ, Dancing & Rodeo Thrills

Summer has officially arrived in Reno-Tahoe, and with it comes a calendar packed with unforgettable experiences. From the iconic sounds of Mamma Mia and Peter Frampton to salsa under the stars at Dancing on the River and the smoky goodness of the BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival, June is heating up in all the right ways. And of course, no Reno summer would be complete without the legendary Reno Rodeo—ten days of adrenaline, tradition, and pure Western fun. Whether you're here for the music, the food, or the thrill of the arena, there's no better time to explore what makes our region such an incredible place to live and play.

Mamma Mia

June 3 - June 8

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back

Dancing on the River

June 7

Get ready to move to the rhythm of the river! Head downtown for Dancing on the River, happening all summer on the first Saturday of the month at City Plaza, right next to the iconic BELIEVE sign. Experience an electrifying evening of Cumbia, Bachata, Salsa, country line dancing and more under the open sky. Free entry, local food trucks and drinks await you. Fun for the whole family! Make memories this summer that dance on the river's flow.

28th Annual BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival 

June 13 - 14

Located outside on Virginia Street, THE ROW's signature festival food will be available at Gregg's BBQ Pit, including St. Louis-style barbecue ribs, smoked beef brisket, and pulled pork. Guests can enjoy traditional fixings like creamy coleslaw, barbecue baked beans, and cornbread while sampling a variety of brews and beverages.

Peter Frampton Let’s Do it Again!

June 19

Grammy-winning guitarist, co-founder of Humble Pie, rock legend Peter Frampton takes the stage, whose Frampton Comes Alive! remains a top-selling live album.

Reno Rodeo 

June 19 - June 28

The 2025 Reno Rodeo promises to be the biggest and best yet with more rip-roarin’, boot-stompin’, jaw-droppin’ PRCA action. The Reno Rodeo is a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) sanctioned sporting event and is a non-profit organization made up of over 1,000 volunteers. Each year, over 140,000 fans attend the 4th richest PRCA tour rodeo and the 3rd best as recognized by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice. The event impacts the Reno/Sparks area economy with $42 million going to hotels, casinos, restaurants and retail outlets. The Reno Rodeo has been nationally televised on The Cowboy Channel, CBS Sports, Fox Sports Net, Versus, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Classic.