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Big Top Chautauqua

Live Music Venue

32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814

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Upcoming Events (25)

Open Mic Nights | The Backstage
Wed, Jun 17, 20266:00 PM
Chase & Ovation | The Music of Prince
Fri, Jun 19, 20267:30 PM

Let us always remember to celebrate love, life, and the music of PRINCE!

Larkin Poe with special guest the Record Company
Sat, Jun 27, 20267:30 PM

Larkin Poe with special guest the Record Company

Jazz Jam hosted by Baba Fats
Tue, Jun 30, 20267:00 PM

Jazz music performance hosted by Baba Fats

Open Mic Nights | The Backstage
Wed, Jul 1, 20266:00 PM
American Stories with the Blue Canvas Orchestra
Sun, Jul 5, 20262:00 PM
Billy Bragg | Bayfield WI
Fri, Jul 10, 20267:30 PM

Albums include The Roaring Forty and Mermaid Avenue. Most recent studio album The Million Things That Never Happened came out in 2021.

Lyle Lovett and His Small Large Band | Bayfield, WI
Sun, Jul 12, 20267:30 PM

Fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

Open Mic Nights | The Backstage
Wed, Jul 15, 20266:00 PM
The Jayhawks
Fri, Jul 17, 20267:30 PM

The Jayhawks live performance

Killer Queen - A Tribute to Queen
Sat, Jul 18, 20267:30 PM

Awarded 'Worldwide Best Tribute Band'. Killer Queen blew the roof off The Tent in 2023 and they want to do it again for our fortieth season!

The Devon Allman Project
Fri, Jul 24, 20267:30 PM
Judy Collins with special guest The High Kings
Fri, Jul 24, 20267:30 PM

Judy Collins with special guest The High Kings

Superior! Songs & Stories of the Big Lake
Sun, Jul 26, 20262:00 PM

Theatrical performance. Matinee showing

Superior! with The Blue Canvas Orchestra
Sun, Jul 26, 20267:30 PM
Jazz Jam hosted by Baba Fats
Tue, Jul 28, 20267:00 PM
Chequamegon Bay Jazz Collective | Big Band Swing
Sun, Aug 2, 20267:30 PM

Jazz ensemble performance

Open Mic Nights | The Backstage
Wed, Aug 5, 20266:00 PM
Big Top Opry with the Blue Canvas Orchestra
Fri, Aug 7, 20267:30 PM
Lake Effect Music Fest
Fri, Aug 14, 202611:00 AM

Multi-day festival (August 14-16); camping available

The Devon Allman Project
Thu, Aug 20, 20267:30 PM

Features Allman Betts Band drummer John Lum. Described as elegant and soulful with well-crafted, reflective music.

Superior! with The Blue Canvas Orchestra
Thu, Aug 20, 20267:30 PM
Superior!
Fri, Aug 21, 20267:30 PM

Theatrical performance

Big Top Opry with The Blue Canvas Orchestra
Fri, Aug 21, 20267:30 PM
Riding The Wind with The Blue Canvas Orchestra
Sat, Aug 22, 20267:30 PM

Recent Past Events at Big Top Chautauqua

Trey Anastasio featuring Jeff TanskiSun, Jun 14, 2026
Marcus Rezak Band Trey Anastasio Official Pre-ShowSat, Jun 13, 2026
American Stories with the Blue Canvas OrchestraSat, Jun 13, 2026
Songs That Stayed-- A 40 Year CelebrationFri, Jun 12, 2026
Coffee Conversations with GarryFri, Jun 12, 2026
Feeding Leroy & Boss MamaFri, Jun 5, 2026
Coffee Conversations with GarryThu, Jun 4, 2026
Open Mic Nights at The BackstageWed, Jun 3, 2026
You got Gold: A Celebration of John PrineFri, May 29, 2026
Jazz JamTue, May 26, 2026
Lost In The WoodsFri, May 15, 2026
Open Mic NightsWed, May 6, 2026

Artists Who Have Performed at Big Top Chautauqua

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