Events at Lake Tahoe

Engage, learn, and connect at Lake Tahoe

Signature community events

The University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe hosts several events tailored to the local community, from our ongoing speaker series to rotating gallery exhibits and the annual Classical Tahoe performances.

Summer Arts Workshops | Art for all levels Artists of all levels are invited to expand their creative skill set in the stunning setting of the Sierra Nevada for these five-day intensive summer workshops. Workshops are held at The Holman Arts and Media Center and led by internationally recognized potters, sculptors, painters, videographers, photographers and mixed-media artists.
Split image showing two artworks: on the left, a colorful painting of a tall tree with green foliage, reddish-brown trunk, and snow patches at its base in a mountainous landscape; on the right, a mixed-media sculpture featuring a seated figure with a textured hat, surrounded by organic forms and objects, including a fringed cushion and a shell-like piece, all arranged on a wooden pedestal.
Events and exhibits at the Holman Arts & Media Center Discover a dynamic intersection of creativity and community at the Holman Arts & Media Center, where rotating gallery exhibits, interdisciplinary collaborations and public artist talks bring art to life year-round. Anchored in the stunning Sierra Nevada landscape, our events invite reflection, dialogue and inspiration for visitors of all backgrounds. Whether you're a longtime supporter or a curious newcomer, there's always something new to experience—start exploring today.
Art studio at the Lake Tahoe campus with a large clay sculpture of a seated figure on a worktable, surrounded by sculpting tools and shelves filled with other clay works in progress.
The Tahoe Series | Faculty Showcase Join leading researchers, artists and scholars at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe for The Tahoe Series. This collection of events, performances, lectures and seminars welcomes the community to campus to exchange ideas, and be enlightened and inspired.
Indoor lecture at the Lake Tahoe campus with attendees seated in wooden chairs, listening to a speaker presenting a slide titled ‘River Giants’ on a large screen inside a wood-paneled room with tall windows.
Classical Tahoe | Music under the pines The Classical Tahoe Music Festival brings world-class classical and jazz musicians to the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus each summer for a month of performances under the pines.
Evening outdoor concert at the Lake Tahoe campus featuring a full orchestra performing under a large white canopy with blue stage lighting, surrounded by pine trees and an audience seated in front.

Host your event at Lake Tahoe: conferences, workshops, and seminars

Our campus is a prime setting for research, scholarly, educational and creative seminars, workshops and conferences. The 18-acre setting in Incline Village includes 10 classrooms, several meeting/conference rooms, both large and medium events spaces, a cafeteria and catering service, highly equipped laboratories, 88 dorm rooms and the Lou Sardella Student Commons Lawn. The natural setting provides a living laboratory and creative inspiration for scientists, artists and students alike. Reservation priority is given to University of Nevada, Reno faculty and students. Organizations promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship of Lake Tahoe are encouraged to reach out to our events team.

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