2026 Fireman's Ball
The 2026 Fireman's Ball in Silver City NV hosted by the Silver City Volunteer Fire Department is a legendary music festival and family fun event that dates back to the 1970's. This free admission fundraising event features great music, food, drinks, collectable merchandise, kids fun and much more. You will want to return again and again to support the small community near Virginia City.
The Fireman’s Ball returns to Silver City on July 18, 2026.
Once recognized across Northern Nevada as one of the region’s most memorable community celebrations, the Fireman’s Ball has drawn crowds from Reno, Carson City, Virginia City, Dayton, and beyond. Many who once called Silver City home make the trip back just to be part of this event.
Live Music Lineup
This year’s Ball will fill the park for an entire afternoon and evening with live music and entertainment. The lineup includes Reno-based indie bands Next Question and Charity Kiss, Wabuska Yachting Club, Darren Seen, along with additional bands and headliner MATT AXTON.
1:00 pm Betty & James
2:00 pm Darren Senn
3:30 pm Wabuska Yachting Club
5:00 pm Next Question
6:30 pm Charity Kiss
8:00 pm MATT AXTON
Throughout the day and into the night, you can expect:
Live music
Food and drinks
Dancing under the summer sky
Family-friendly activities
Raffle prizes
Collectible merchandise
Free admission.
Live entertainment all day.
Small-town atmosphere with a regional draw.
One unforgettable summer celebration.
If you’ve been before, you know the energy.
If you haven’t, this is your year.
July 18, 2026. Silver City. Plan to spend the day.
What to Bring
Bring your pop-up, lawn chairs or blankets.
Best to leave dogs at home.
No outside food or beverage, please.
Sunscreen and dancing shoes!