Festival at Sandpoint
- Dates
- Jul 29 to Aug 8, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- War Memorial Field
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Festival at Sandpoint returns to War Memorial Field, Sandpoint, ID, Jul 29 to Aug 8, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Festival at Sandpoint is a nonprofit Summer Series of outdoor concerts at War Memorial Field in Sandpoint, Idaho, running July 29 to August 8, 2027. A group of local volunteers founded it in 1982 to bring symphonic music to the area, and the first series, three concerts with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, took place in 1983. It has since grown to span pop, rock, country, folk and more. The organizers stress that despite the name it is a concert series, not a music festival. The 2027 series closes on August 8 with Jurassic Park in Concert, played live to the film.
How it works
Seating is general admission, first come, first served, in short-chair, tall-chair or grandstand areas; bring chairs and blankets or rent chairs inside. Parking on nearby streets is limited, so satellite parking at Sandpoint High School with a free shuttle is recommended. Outside food is allowed, outside liquids are not, and two bars serve guests over 21.
Who it suits
This suits music fans who want an outdoor concert in a small lakeside town rather than a multi-day camping festival, and families and film fans drawn by the Jurassic Park finale. The organizers say they aim to present classical, jazz, blues, folk, world, family and popular music at prices affordable to local audiences. Spokane and Coeur d'Alene are within about an hour or ninety minutes by road.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Festival at Sandpoint on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Festival at Sandpoint?
By car
Most people drive to Festival at Sandpoint. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Sandpoint has its own Amtrak station (SPT, 450 Railroad Ave, downtown, roughly a mile from War Memorial Field). From GEG you first cover the ~8 mi to Spokane's downtown Amtrak station (SPK) by taxi/rideshare or STA bus, then ride one stop east. The catch is timing: the Empire Builder passes through in the middle of the night in both directions (eastbound calls at Spokane ~1:15-1:30 AM, arriving Sandpoint ~2:20-2:30 AM; the westbound return leaves Sandpoint late-night). Practical for through-riders from Seattle/Portland/Chicago; awkward as a pure airport connector.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
There is NO through public-transit link from Spokane Airport to Sandpoint, STA buses only connect the airport to downtown Spokane. Once in Sandpoint, though, SPOT is 'the fast, fun, and free way to get around the Sandpoint area': fare-free fixed routes around Sandpoint and neighboring towns, with a live map and mobile apps. SPOT also operates the festival's free concert-day parking shuttle (see parking).
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Demand-based door-to-door shuttle service between the Sandpoint area and Spokane International Airport (GEG), booked by phone (208-627-1551) or via the contact form on the operator's site. The festival itself runs no airport shuttle, its free SPOT shuttle is a local parking shuttle only (see parking).
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Per the airport's ground-transportation page, 'Lyft and Uber are available at designated areas of the terminal' and curbside taxi service is centrally located at the terminal (509-455-6490). It is a ~75 mi one-way trip to Sandpoint. For the return, rideshare availability inside small-town Sandpoint can be thin, prebooking a local shuttle/taxi operator is the safer move.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Free (satellite lot + shuttle both free).
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
War Memorial Field
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Festival at Sandpoint?
Budget stays 3
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates807 North 5th Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates41 Lakeshore Drive, Sagle, 83860, Sandpoint, ID
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates476841 US 95 Shared Use Pathway, Ponderay, 83852, Sandpoint, ID
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
8967 West Airport Drive, Spokane, WA 99224
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates8909 West Airport Drive, Spokane, WA 99224
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2726 South Flint Road, Spokane, WA 99224
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 2
Airbnb & private camping
Sandpoint is a small lake-resort town and the Summer Series lands in peak season (late July-early August, 11 nights), so vacation-rental supply spans waterfront homes to in-town apartments but tightens early, with peak-season premium pricing the norm, book well ahead for festival dates. Local guides also point to standing alternatives like Sleeps Cabins (waterfront, Lake Pend Oreille) and Western Pleasure Guest Ranch (~16 mi NE).
Search AirbnbStrong Hipcamp market around Sandpoint (verified live directory, ~20 listings): private-land sites and glamping (e.g. Turnipseed Creek Campsites, Sacred Cedars, The Woods in Sagle, yurts/bell tents), plus Round Lake State Park (~10 mi SW), Farragut State Park, Priest Lake State Park, and Idaho Panhandle National Forests camping, a genuine budget alternative to hotels since the festival itself offers no camping.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Festival at Sandpoint 2027?
Jul 29 to Aug 8, 2027
Where is Festival at Sandpoint held?
War Memorial Field, Sandpoint, ID.