The Reno Phil 2026 Lineup

Every Reno Phil concert on the calendar

Pulled live from our master Reno-Tahoe events calendar — updates as the Reno Phil publishes additional 2026/27 dates.

1. Sat

   Jul 4

   Red, White and Flight Expo (Pre-show)

   Mackay Stadium, UNRFree

   Interactive expo before the Reno Phil & Drone Show. Free.

2. Sat

   Jul 4

   Reno Phil + Drone Show: Red, White and Flight

   Mackay Stadium, UNRFree

   A Fourth of July with the Reno Philharmonic and Drone Show honoring America's 250th birthday. Free. Preceded by the Red, White and Flight Expo (pre-show) starting earlier at Mackay Stadium.

3. Sat

   Jul 11

   Reno Phil — Pops on the River: Back to the 80s

   Rancho San Rafael Park (1595 N. Sierra St)

   31st annual Reno Phil 'Pops on the River' fundraising concert at Rancho San Rafael Park — Back to the 80s edition. Music Director Laura Jackson leads the orchestra through 1980s #1 hits with vocalists Paul Loren, Brie Cassil, and Colin Smith and arrangements by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik (Madonna, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Debbie Gibson and more). Includes costume + table-decorating contests, raffle prizes, live auction. Named Best of the West Event of the Year by the American Advertising Federation.

   Tickets & info →

4. Sun

   Aug 2

   Reno Phil presents Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics

   Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts (100 S. Virginia St)

   Live Music at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts (100 S. Virginia St).

5. Wed

   Sep 30

   Reno Philharmonic: Jurassic Park™ in Concert

   Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theater, 2500 E. 2nd St)

   Reno Philharmonic: Jurassic Park™ in Concert at Grand Sierra Resort (Grand Theater, 2500 E. 2nd St). Doors 17:00.

   Tickets & info →

Reno Phil 2026 — FAQ

1. When is Reno Phil Pops on the River 2026?

   Reno Philharmonic's Pops on the River 2026 — 'Back to the 80s' edition — is Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. It's the 31st annual fundraising concert and was named Best of the West Event of the Year by the American Advertising Federation.

2. Who is performing at Pops on the River 2026?

   The Reno Philharmonic led by Music Director Laura Jackson, with featured vocalists Paul Loren, Brie Cassil, and Colin Smith performing 1980s #1 hits from Madonna, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Debbie Gibson and more — arranged by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik.

3. What is the Reno Phil 2026 schedule?

   Confirmed 2026 dates include the Red White & Flight drone show with the Reno Phil at Mackay Stadium on July 4, Pops on the River 'Back to the 80s' at Rancho San Rafael on July 11, Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics at the Pioneer Center on August 2, and Jurassic Park in Concert at Grand Sierra Resort on September 30. Additional fall and holiday programming is announced at renophil.com.

4. Is Pops on the River family-friendly?

   Yes. It's an outdoor evening concert at Rancho San Rafael with picnic-style table seating, costume + table-decorating contests, raffle prizes, and a live auction. Kids are welcome. Many groups bring full table reservations with themed decorations.

5. Where is Pops on the River held?

   Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno NV 89503 — about 5 minutes north of downtown. The park hosts much of Artown's outdoor programming each July; Pops on the River is the Reno Phil's flagship event there.

6. Are there discounts or table packages for Pops on the River?

   Yes — Pops on the River is structured around table packages (typically 8 or 10 seats per table) with tiered pricing for premier vs general seating. Single-ticket lawn admission is also sold. Pricing, table sponsorships, and the official ticketing portal are published on renophil.com each spring.

7. Who is the Music Director of the Reno Philharmonic?

   Laura Jackson is the Music Director of the Reno Philharmonic. She leads the orchestra for Pops on the River, the Red White & Flight performance, and selected Classix concerts each season.