August Events in Central Oregon 2026

July 17, 2026
People at an August event in Bend

From concerts and live performances to yoga and bike races in the mountains, here's a look at what's happening in Central Oregon in August 2026:

Every Wednesday in August

  • Bend Farmers Market – Fresh produce, flowers, artisan goods, and local flavors in the heart of downtown Bend.
  • Live Music Wednesday at Century Commons - Live music every Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Century Commons Taps & Trucks in Sunriver. Free to attend.


Every Thursday in August


Every Friday in August


Every Saturday in August


Every Sunday in August


August 1


August 2


August 4

  • Hanai Open House - Take a pause from your day and reconnect with nature from 4 - 7 pm at Hanai. 
  • Bingo from 6 - 8 pm at Rivers Place


August 6

  • Luke Bryan @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Show starts at 6 pm.


August 7

  • Sarah McLachlan @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 7 pm.


August 7 - 9


August 8


August 9

  • Gavin Adcock @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm.


August 13


August 14

  • Friday Night Races - downhill mountain bike race at Mt. Bachelor's Bike Park
  • Ty Myers @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm.


August 15


August 16

  • Little Rollers - youth-focused biking event for kids aged 3- 9 at Mt. Bachelor


August 19

  • TOTO @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:15 pm. Show starts at 6:45 pm.


August 20


August 21

  • Friday Night Races - downhill mountain bike race at Mt. Bachelor's Bike Park
  • Goose Night 1 @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4 pm. Show starts at 5 pm.


August 22


August 23


August 25

  • The Strokes @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Show starts at 6 pm. 


August 27

  • Yoga in the Wild from 2 - 3 pm at Mt. Bachelor
  • Matt Rife @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.


August 28

  • SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters from 10 am - 7 pm
  • Food Cart Friday featuring Funk Around & Find Out - Food & Live Music from 5 - 8 pm at Discovery Corner
  • TRAIN @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:15 pm. Show starts at 5:45 pm.


August 29

  • Sunriver Saturday Market - handcrafted items and local foods at SHARC in Sunriver from 9 am to 1 pm.
  • Mt. Joy @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.


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