Local Live Music and Happenings Kittitas County. July 23rd---July 30th

The Rod Giles Band plays at the outdoor free concert at Alder Park Thursday, and The Nodding Donkey on Friday,

Thursday, July 23^rd

Rod Giles Band (contemporary blues, rock and jazz fusion) @ North Alder Park, 2400 N. Alder St., Ellensburg.  Brought to you by Ellensburg Parks and Rec.  Free/ All Ages Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.                                                                                  6:30PM-8PM

Yotes @ Thursday Night Live, Mike’s Tavern, 427 E. 1^St Street, Cle Elum.  21+                                                                       7PM-9PM

Book Club @ Dru Brew, 10 Pass Life Way, Snoqualmie Pass.    Check out the website for book titles recommended this week.                                                  6:30PM-8PM

Beer with Yoga (by Ellensburg Yoga) @ Iron Horse Brewery, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.                                                       4PM-5PM

Friday, July 24^th

Heat Wave, Music in the Park, Unity Park, 417 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.  Come listen to the Teen Rock Band Camp downtown for lunch.    Free! One show only!                                                                                    11AM

Casual U-Ukes strum along @ Unitarian Universalist Church Ellensburg., 400 N. Anderson Street, Ellensburg.  Brought to you by Make Music Ellensburg. Free/Drop in to play along.                        3:30PM

Rusty Cage (Outlaw Country) @ Gard Vintners, 311 N. Pearl St., Ellensburg.  All Ages.      No Cover.                                                  6PM-9PM

Suncadia  Summer Concert Series : Suncadia’s Summer Concert Series, happening every Friday & Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. from July through Labor Day Weekend at Suncadia Social! Enjoy live performances from incredible local bands in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music, delicious food, and summer fun. Food will be available for purchase from Suncadia Street Eats & Suncadia Social Retailers, along with refreshments and recreation activities. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the season with friends and family.

Tonight: Soul Brigade 6PM-7:30PM

Saturday, July 25^th

Summit Race Series @ Silver Fir Summit Bike Park.  Register for this downhill Mountain Bike Race here  https://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/events/summit-speed-series

Ryan Thompson Pint Night with musical guest James Beam. @ Whipsaw Brewing, 704 Wenas St., Ellensburg.

(This event honors Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thompson, a local hero whose legacy continues to bring our community together. A portion of proceeds from the day will go toward supporting local law enforcement initiatives and community programs.)  All Ages

Music starts at 5PM

Three Strikes and The Flat Rocks @ Old Skool’s, 301 West 4^th Ave., Ellensburg.  Entry by donation.  All Ages                                                                                      7PM

Rod Giles Band @ Nodding Donkey Bar/Red Horse Diner, 1514 W. University Way, Ellensburg.                                6PM-9PM

Milonga (Pan-Latin) @ Kittitas Café, 301 N. Main St., Kittitas.  All Ages/ Free Admission.  Food and drink by Kittitas Café available to purchase.  5PM-8PM

At Suncadia:

Suncadia Kid’s Summer Spectacular: Brian Ledbetter @ The Green, Suncadia Social, at 10 AM

In a Landscape (Classical music in the wild) @ The Lookout, Suncadia resort. Tickets here: https://inalandscape.org/suncadia-7-25-2026/

5PM-7PM

Outdoor Cinema @ Suncadia Social (after the concert): Tonight: Cars 8:55PM

Swiftwater Cellar Summer Concert Series, @ 301 Rope Rider Drive. Cle Elum. Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert Tributes.  Tickets only available at winery in person.  $30-$45                                                                5PM

Dirty Trivia @ The Mule and Elk, 418 E. 1^st Ave., Cle Elum.  21+ only.                                                                 7PM

David Owens Band (Folk Rock Americana) @ Punch Stage, 10630 N. Thorp Hwy, Thorp.  In the Gallery: “(Art)ifacts’’ (Last weekend)                                        Gallery opens 12PM-5PM                                             Music 3PM-5PM Arrive early for a good seat. 

Snoqualmie Pass Art Market @ Dru Brew, 10 Pass Life Way.                                                                       11AM-6PM

Sunday, July 26^th

IHB Garage Sale @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg.         6:30PM-8PM                                                          

Open Mic @ Old Skool’s, 301 W. 4^th Ave., Ellensburg. 7PM-9PM

Monday, July 27^th

Dringo @ Iron Horse Brewery Tap Room, 1621 Vantage Highway, Ellensburg. All Ages/ No Cover.                                                                         6:30PM-8PM 

Tuesday, July 28^th

Wednesday, July 29^th

Thursday, July 30^th

Afton Prater @ Thursday Night Live, Mike’s Tavern, 427 E. 1^St Street, Cle Elum.  21+                                                                       7PM-9PM

Ellensburg Big Band @ North Alder Park, 2400 N. Alder St., Ellensburg.  Brought to you by Ellensburg Parks and Rec.  Free/ All Ages Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.                                                                                  6:30PM-8PM