Coos Bay in Summer 2025: Includes History Talk, Oregon Coast Music Festival, North Bend Jubilee

Published 05/22/25 at 7:25 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Coos Bay, Oregon) – Summer gets off to a rollicking and fascinating start in the Coos Bay area, including the major events of the Oregon Coast Music Festival (which stretches down to Bandon) and North Bend's energetic and varied July Jubilee. (Courtesy Oregon's Adventure Coast )

It all begins with a unique history talk on the safe haven of ballroom culture on the south coast.

The Coos History Museum will present “The History of Ballroom” as part of its June First Tuesday Talk program on June 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Jayden Ruff, director of South Coast Pride, will lead the discussion.

Ballroom culture has served as a crucial refuge and source of strength for Black and brown transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, who often face systemic challenges both within LGBTQ spaces and broader society. This program explores how ballroom has evolved into a vibrant social movement and creative force for LGBT communities of color.

Courtesy Oregon's Adventure Coast

The event will be held in person at the museum and available via Zoom. Admission is $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, and $5 for Zoom access, regardless of membership status. CHM members can attend for free in person. Doors open at 5:30 PM, allowing time to explore exhibits. Pre-registration is encouraged and can be completed online https://cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone, or at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs.

On July 12 - July 26, 2025, the 47th Oregon Coast Music Festival will fill up the Coos Bay area with stunning music in July, which includes an 80-piece orchestra.

Coos History Museum photo

Known as the “Tanglewood” of the West Coast, this annual festival features an 80-piece orchestra, along with a lineup of jazz, classical, and folk musicians performing at venues such as Shore Acres State Park Garden, the OIMB Boat House, and Mingus Park. Music lovers can enjoy a mix of free seminars at Southwest Oregon Community College and multiple concerts leading up to the grand finale with the Festival Orchestra’s performances at Marshfield High’s Auditorium.

Courtesy Oregon Coast Music Festival

This year’s lineup includes Aaron Johnson Quartet, Sugar Beets, South Coast Folk Society Dancers, and Family Mystic, with events taking place in Charleston, Coos Bay, Bandon, and North Bend. The festival also welcomes Maestro Martin Majkut as Music Director and Conductor. Majkut, recognized for his dynamic leadership, currently serves as the Music Director of the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra and has performed with ensembles including the Slovak Philharmonic and Tacoma Opera.

Also see South Oregon Coast Events Bring Two Ways to Take a Wild Ride in Bandon, Coos Bay - UTV Takeover June 24 - 29 near Coos Bay, July 4 Cardboard Boat Regatta in Bandon

More is available at 541-267-0938 or http://www.oregoncoastmusic.org/.

North Bend marks its 122nd anniversary with the Annual July Jubilee from July 18 to July 20, celebrating the occasion with live music, food, and community activities.

Festivities begin on July 18 with the Sip N Stroll, the Country Opry, and a cornhole tournament. The afternoon offers live music at the Afternoon Music Café as part of the Oregon Coast Music Festival, and a card game gathering at the North Bend Public Library.

On July 19, the Mustang & Ford Club Show ‘n Shine takes place at North Bend Lanes, alongside the July Jubilee Jaunt 5K run/walk, disc golf, and more opry performances at the Liberty Theatre. The celebration wraps up on July 20 with a Historic Walking Tour starting at Hotel North Bend, followed by a softball game and additional opry performances.

More details can be found by calling 541-756-4613 or visiting the official event site.

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