There is still much summer fun in and around Jackson Hole in August. Music festivals, concerts, art fairs, road and up-the-mountain races, and performances by nationally known musicians at the Center for the Arts are all on tap this month.
We've got the most comprehensive list of things to do in Jackson Hole in August. Check it out and take in all of the month's offerings.
Calendar of Events and Festivals
Ongoing throughout the month:
• Wyoming Stargazing offers free, year-round, public stargazing events on clear Thursdays of each month (when the temperature is above zero degrees Fahrenheit!) just after sunset at Rendezvous Park (R-Park) off of Rte. 390, the Teton Village Rd. Astronomy educators use one of their large aperture telescopes to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more. Please park in the main parking area and walk to the far side of the hill following the "Public Stargazing" signs. There is a $10/person recommended donation. There is no need to reserve your spot in advance; just come and go as you please.
• Sunday Fundays at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - Held every Sunday through September 6th, enjoy $20 Bike Park tickets and 20% off rentals and Bike Park guides from 2 - 5 p.m. at JH Sports. Enter the weekly disc golf tournament for a chance to win prizes. After an afternoon of activities, Tram Dock will feature signature drinks and cocktail specials from its garage window.
• Be sure to visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art to experience its new exhibition, "Bison-tennial From Colonization to Rematriation." Bison-tennial explores the profound influence of bison on the history, cultures, and landscapes of the North American West. Curated by Curator of Art Kennis Forte, Ph.D., Bison-tennial traces the story of bison from pre-colonial times through westward expansion and the near-destruction of the great herds—arriving at today's growing restoration and rematriation efforts. The exhibit is on display until August 23rd.
• The Silver Dollar Showroom in the Wort Hotel hosts live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. The Wort's sister bar, The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, has music every Monday-Saturday night.
• "Walk-Up Wednesdays" at the National Museum of Wildlife Art is a 45-minute, free guided tour at 11 a.m. every Wednesday through August. Tours are included in the cost of your admission ticket for that day; first-come, first-served. - wildlifeart.org
• Yoga on the Block is a series of free weekly yoga classes from July 7th through August 28th at the Greenspace on the Block, just steps from Town Square. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: English/Spanish Yoga with Erwin Velasquez; Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.: Hatha Yoga with Jes Neuhaus; Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm: Vinyasa Yoga with Dani Perry
• There is live music on The Deck at the top of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's Bridger Gondola every Monday and Wednesday evening.
• The Virginian Saloon offers "Live From The Virg" every Thursday acoustic sessions featuring Americana, Western and folk from 9-11 p.m.; no cover. On Fridays from 9-midnight listen to live music; Saturday nights feature rotating bands and DJs.
• 11th Annual Town Pump, sponsored by the Teton Climbers' Coalition, at Teton Boulder Park, is a weekly bouldering series that runs every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Free to watch and $10 for drop-in climbing. Location: Phil Baux Park at the base of Snow King Mountain. Runs until August 11th.
• Teton Raptor Center's "Little Wings Story Time" is held on the second Tuesday of the month through October at 11 a.m. It blends gentle storytelling with a special visit from a real, live raptor, up close and feathered. Perfect for children ages infant to 4. Space is limited and registration is required. Donation-based program. Suggested donation: $10 per person. - tetonraptorcenter.org
• Pinky G's Pizzeria hosts an open mic from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays.
• Flights and Feathers at the Jackson Hole Airport- Meet birds of prey! The program takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday and runs through September 17th. No reservations required.
• Rhythm & Roots live music from local musicians every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. on Teton Village Commons. Through August 20th
• The Melvin Dojo on Town Square, located below Roadhouse Pub & Eatery, has live music on Wednesday evenings between 4 p.m. and midnight.
• Trivia Nights at the Virginian Saloon on Mondays from 7-9 p.m.
• Tuesdays are Karaoke Night at The BunkerJH from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Bunker Pub & Eatery — located below Pinky G's Pizzeria — is home to two state-of-the-art multi-sport golf simulators and features craft cocktails, pub fare, and pizza.
• Hands-on History for families and kids Pre-K to 2nd grade. On Wednesdays, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Marion W. Buchenroth Classroom, the Jackson Hole History Museum's director of education will read aloud from one of its library books that connects to Jackson Hole history. A related hands-on craft session takes place afterwards. Parents or caregivers must be present.
• Daily Docent Tours at the Murie Ranch: Join Teton Science Schools for a 30-minute docent-led tour at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. of the historic Murie Ranch in Moose, home to conservation pioneers Olaus and Mardy Murie.
• Western Wednesdays in Teton Village Commons - Live music in the amphitheater from 4-7 p.m., plus shopping with local artisans from 5-7 p.m.
• During the Jackson Hole Rodeo, the Sheep Scramble offers kids a chance to chase woolly critters in the arena. Between events, enjoy the mechanical bull and other family-friendly activities. The rodeo is held at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
• Whiskey & Wine Wednesday at Silver Dollar Bar & Grill in the Wort Hotel - Get half off three featured rotating whiskeys from 11 a.m.-close.
• "Talon Tuesdays" Alive @5 on the Village Commons with Teton Raptor Center - Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage. Enjoy an up-close, arm's-length learning experience with live birds of prey. Free; through August 18th - tetonraptorcenter.org
• Indigenous Arts and Cultural Demonstration Program Speaker Series at Colter Bay Amphitheater in Grand Teton National Park. Free event held from 8-8:45 p.m. every Saturday through September 20th.
• “Behind Linear Narratives: Indigenous Plains Ledger Art" Exhibition at Jackson Hole History Museum - Curated by Al Hubbard and Susan Durfee of Central Wyoming College for "Native Voices: Honoring Indigenous Ways," a joint project of Central Wyoming College and Native American Jump Start, this exhibition features ledger art by Terran Last Gun, Terrance Guardipee, and historical ledger drawings. On view through November 7th.
• Mojo Mondays is the name for a free yoga class offered every Monday in the Teton Village Amphitheater at 5 p.m.; it continues until August 14th.
• Discovery Drives on the National Elk Refuge - From 8:30-11 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through August, join a Refuge Naturalist for a free driving tour of the National Elk Refuge. Topics may vary but include birding, history, and wildlife watching. Reservations are required and can be made in person at the visitor center.
• Enjoy some good old-fashioned swing dancing with the world-famous Stagecoach Band every Sunday from 6-10 p.m. The Stagecoach Band has been playing at the Stagecoach bar since 1969. Often referred to as "Church," the band has been a Sunday night local favorite for generations.
• Nora's Fish Creek Inn in Wilson offers live music Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The eatery's happy hour and a half at the bar-only is happening 7 days a week.
• Snow King Mountain’s state-of-the-art Observatory and Planetarium — the only observatory on a North American ski area — allows you to stargaze and check out the skies day and night. A rooftop observation deck allows portable telescopes to be set up for additional viewing during astronomical events. Planetarium shows rotate throughout the day along with programming at the solar telescope, science on a sphere exhibit, and in the immersive private theater.
• Bluegrass Tuesdays in the Silver Dollar Showroom at the historic Wort Hotel has brought locals and visitors together for more than 15 years through the music of One Ton Pig; 7-10:30 p.m. Fun Fact: One Ton Pig was named "Best Band" in the 2025 Best of Jackson Hole contest.
• The National Museum of Wildlife Art's "Fables, Feathers and Fur" program for kids ages 3 to 6 is held every Friday from 10:30-11 a.m. - wildlifeart.org
• Farmers Market on the Town Square - Every Saturday morning until noon, the Farmer's Market features fresh produce and music; ends late September. - jacksonholefarmersmarket.org
• The iconic Jackson Hole Hootenanny occurs every Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Dornans in Moose.
• Free swing dance lessons at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar on Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
• Open mic at Cowboy Coffee at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday night of the month
• Free Monday Musical Adventures - Every Monday; presented by Grand Teton Music Festival from 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. at Greenspace on the Block; through August 10th - gtmf.org
• Friday Night Bikes at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - Held every Friday from July 4th through September 5th from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy: $20 bike park lift tickets, 50% off downhill bike rentals, Tin Can Cantina discounted Margs and 2 for 1 tacos, half-off first draft at the Tram Dock, free yard games, and live music
• Free Tuesday Musical Adventures - Engaging and fun music sessions for kids age 5 and under, presented every Tuesday by Grand Teton Music Festival from 10-10:45 a.m. at Teton Village Commons - gtmf.org
• "Yoga on the Trail" is offered for free every Thursday from 9-10 a.m. on the sculpture trail at the National Museum of Wildlife Art; bring your own mat - wildlifeart.org
• Concerts on the Commons in Teton Village - Free music series every Sunday in Teton Village at 5 p.m. through August 16th
• Raptors on the Refuge at the National Elk Refuge - An informal daily program about raptor conservation at the National Elk Refuge, 532 N Cache; starts at 2 p.m. and birds will be put up promptly at 3 p.m.; through August 28th
• An open mic at Healthy Being Cafe and Juicery is held on the third Thursday of each month through August on the lawn at the cafe. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m.
• Wyoming Stargazing Solar Astronomy at The People’s Market on the Center for the Arts lawn Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. through September 24th. Using specialized solar telescopes, you'll safely see sunspots, solar prominences and much more on the photosphere of the Sun. Free!
• On the second Sunday of each month, St. John's Episcopal Church presents the "Campfire" Series at the Virginian Saloon. Guest speakers offer a multimedia storytelling experience from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Open mic at Cowboy Coffee at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday night of the month
• Jackson Hole History Museum Walking Tours - 10:30 a.m. Meet at the History Museum just off Town Square on Broadway for this fun and educational one-hour tour of historic downtown Jackson on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Cost: $12 adults; $10 adults over age 60, students, retired military; free ages 5 and under
• Take a stagecoach ride around the Square. Four to six passengers can fit into the old West stagecoach for a 10-minute trip throughout downtown Jackson. Tickets are $6 to $10 and can be purchased in the Stage Stop Building.
• Walk-Up Wednesdays at the National Museum of Wildlife Art; Every Wednesday through August, from 11 to 11:45 a.m, the museum offers free guided tours.
• "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Jackson Hole Playhouse - Jackson Hole's only dinner theater's 2026 summer musical; continues through August 29th; Mon.-Sat. - jhplayhouse.com
• Jackson Hole Shootout - At "age" 50, this is the longest-running shootout in the country; daily except Sundays in Town Square at 6 p.m.
• Jackson Hole People's Market - Locally-produced food items and crafts; music; held every Wednesday at the Center for the Arts; 4-7 p.m. - jhpeoplesmarket.org
• Slow Food in the Tetons sponsors a farm stand at Snake River Brewing from Noon-6 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays
• Avian Experience at Teton Raptor Center - Held at 2 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Teton Raptor Center in Wilson; meet birds of prey in the historic barn; book online at tetonraptorcenter.org
• Wyoming Stargazing offers free bi-weekly, year-round, public stargazing events on clear Saturday nights beginning approx. one hour after sunset on the Paraglider's Field in Teton Village. Astronomy educators use large aperture telescopes to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more. There are also several iPads with the Star Walk application installed, so you can explore the heavens while others look through the telescopes. There is a $10/person recommended donation. For more, click here.
• Farmer's Market on the Village Commons - Held weekly on Thursday afternoons from 4-7 p.m. until August 20th
• Enjoy live music from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays in the lobby of The Cloudveil on Town Square
1, 2026/ Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra Presents "Melodies of Britain" in the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium - Time: 7 p.m. For more information, visit gtmf.org.
1, 2026/5th Annual King Concert Series with Alabama Shakes with Billy Allen & The Pollies - This annual music series is held at the summit of Snow King Mountain. For more information and tickets, visit kingconcerts.com.
2, 2026/ 5th Annual King Concert Series with Interpol, plus Youth Lagoon - This annual music series is held at the summit of Snow King Mountain. For more information and tickets, visit kingconcerts.com.
3, 2026/ "On the Road" With Grand Teton Music Festival Musicians at Murie Ranch - Free concert at 6 p.m. at the historic Murie Ranch in Moose
6, 2026/ Alive @5 with Grand Teton Music Festival on the Village Commons - Time: 5 p.m.
StoryCorps Mobile Tour 2026 at The Virginian Lodge - On the Mobile Tour, facilitated recording sessions are offered to the public free of charge and can be booked online at storycorps.org/mobile-tour. Reservations are usually available approximately two weeks before the Mobile Booth’s arrival. The booth will be in front of the lodge. Presented in collaboration with our local radio station, KHOL 89.1
6, 2026/ Grand Teton Music Festival's Benoliel Chamber Music Series in the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium - Time: 6 p.m. Tickets: $35.; visit gtmf.org to buy.
6, 2026/ 5th Annual King Concert Series with Parcels with Night Tapes - This annual music series is held at the summit of Snow King Mountain. For more information and tickets, visit kingconcerts.com.
7&8, 2026/ Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra Presents "Beethoven & Korngold" in the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium - Time: 7 p.m. For more information, visit gtmf.org.
7, 2026/ Raptors From the Teton Raptor Center at The Cloudveil - See live raptors up-close at this informal program at the lobby; Free; no reservations needed. Time: 4-5 p.m.
7-9, 2026/ 36th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival - This always-popular music fest will see Magoo, Keller & The Keels, Yonder Mountain String Band, Shadowgrass, Kyle Tuttle Band, Sieraa Ferrel, and Hogslop String Band, plus many more artists performing. - grandtarghee.com
Alpine Art Festival - Take a scenic 40-minute drive from Jackson down the Snake River Canyon to attend this art festival featuring more than 20 art vendors who will gather on the Bank of Jackson Hole's lawn from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. There will also be live music and Scoops ice cream.
13, 2026/ Grand Teton Music Festival's Benoliel Chamber Music Series in the Jackson Hole High School Auditorium - Tickets: $35. Visit gtmf.org to buy.
13, 2026/ Alive @5 with Grand Teton Music Festival on the Village Commons - Time: 5 p.m.
14&15, 2026/ Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra Finale in Jackson Hole High School Auditorium - "Night at the Opera" at 7 p.m. For more information, visit gtmf.org.
14-16, 2026/Jackson Hole Art Fair - Hosted by the Art Association of Jackson Hole at the Center For the Arts lawn, this is a quintessential Jackson family-oriented summer event featuring dozens of international, national and local artists, live music, food, and snack booths, hands-on, kids' art activities and artists' demos. - jhartfair.org
14, 2026/ Old Bill’s Launch Party & Rubber Ducky Regatta - Old Bill's 30th year kicks off its giving season with a party and Rubber Ducky Regatta at Rus Garaman Park from 9:30-11 a.m. Expect 200+ rubber ducks (each repping a local nonprofit) racing down Flat Creek, cheered on by the community and safely brought to shore by the Teton County Search & Rescue Swiftwater team. The winning ducks will snag bonus grants for their organizations. Costumes, kids and nonprofit spirit are encouraged. This event is free and open to all.
16, 2026/5th Annual King Concert Series with The Elovaters, The Hip Abduction, Collie Buddz - This annual music series is held at the summit of Snow King Mountain. For more information and tickets, visit kingconcerts.com.
20, 206/5th Annual King Concert Series with Too $hort, E-40, Juvenile - This annual music series is held at the summit of Snow King Mountain. For more information and tickets, visit kingconcerts.com.
Outdoor Movie Series at Virginian Saloon - The movie "The Parent Trap" will be screened at sundown in the Virginian courtyard, around 8:30-ish. One hundred silent disco headphones will be available. There will also be specials from Billy’s Burgers and free popcorn. - virginiansaloon.com
22, 2026/5th Annual King Concert Series with O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb - This annual music series is held at the summit of Snow King Mountain. For more information and tickets, visit kingconcerts.com.
Jackson Hole Art Walks - Enjoy a casual, self-guided tour through downtown galleries, with opportunities to meet artists, sip refreshments, and find that perfect piece of inspiration to take home.
Bikes and Brews at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort - A family-friendly event featuring mountain biking, live outdoor music and a Brewfest on the Village Commons. Ride the bike park, climb the Via Ferrata, hike the trails, soar above the mountain with JH Paragliding and enjoy the scenery from the Aerial Tram and gondolas before ending the day with unlimited tastings from 20 breweries and live music, from 2 to 7 p.m. For ticket prices/packages, visit jacksonhole.com P
21, 2026/ Raptors From the Teton Raptor Center at The Cloudveil - See live raptors up-close at this informal program at the lobby; Free; no reservations needed. Time: 4-5 p.m.
23, 2026/ 5th Annual King Concert Series with Sofi Tukker* - This annual music series is held at the summit of Snow King Mountain. For more information and tickets, visit kingconcerts.com. * SOLD OUT
25, 2026/Free entry day to Grand Teton National Park
25, 2026/ Take-a-Tour Tuesdays at Jackson Hole History Museum - Join Exhibits Director Kirsten Corbett for a guided tour of the special upstairs exhibition “Women Artists of the American West: Colorado and Utah, 1885-1935.” Tours are included with admission or membership and are held on the last Tuesday of every month. Meet in the Jackson Hole History Museum lobby at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited to 20; filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Take in the Grand Teton Music Festival
The Grand Teton Music Festival welcomes top talent from world-renowned symphonies each year. Under the baton of Music Director Donald Runnicles, these musicians come together to soak up inspiration from the mountain setting, renew their artistic vows to music making and provide exhilarating music for festival patrons.
The Wall Street Journal calls the Grand Teton Music Festival at Walk Hall in Teton Village, “one of the best places to hear classical music in the summer.”
The season began July 2nd and continues through August with chamber music, big band classics and festival orchestra favorites. Walk Festival Hall is undergoing renovations, so many performances will instead be at Jackson Hole High School and other venues throughout town. Visit gtmf.org for specifics!
Get On Board a Scenic Float
Scenic floats on the famous Snake River allow you to experience Jackson Hole or Grand Teton National Park from a "boat's eye view," seeing wilderness and wildlife that you wouldn't be able to access on foot or by car, not to mention the riverside views of the spectacular scenery. From your raft, you’ll be able to spot bird species like bald eagles and sandhill cranes at close range as they fish at the riverbank. If you're lucky, you'll see a moose wading through the water, or perhaps elk, deer, coyote, or even a bear!
You aren't likely to get wet, but it's still a good idea to dress in layers and to bring water and extra sunscreen. The scenic float is also a photographer's dream, so don’t forget your camera and/or smartphone. Trips average a total of 3 hours in length. Reservations are required!