2026 CO Free Concert Series: UVC Free Summer Concert Series (Colorado Springs – Fridays) | Full Lineup & Guide
University Village Colorado is once again hosting the UVC FREE Summer Concert Series on Friday evenings from June 5 to August 14
UVC FREE Summer Concert Series Lineup
- June 5: Dotsero (contemporary instrumental jazz, pop)
- June 12: Inman Brothers Band (pop, rock, blues, jazz, Americana)
- June 19: Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband (pop, Americana, variety)
- June 26: The Burroughs (dance, soul, funk)
- July 10: Virgi Dart (cumbia, English, Spanish)
- July 17: Incendio Band (Spanish pop, dance, world music)
- July 24: Madeline Hawthorne (Americana, folk, rock)
- July 31: Thunderstorm Artis (“American Idol” and “The Voice” finalist, singer-songwriter)
- Aug. 7: Soul School (pop, dance, R&B, funk, soul)
- Aug. 14: Martini Shot (pop, rock, variety)
Good To Know
- Concerts are Friday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- There is stadium seating available.
- Feel free to bring a blanket for the grassy areas or lawn chair for the other areas.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted within the North Plaza.
- However, please feel free to enjoy them on the patios of both Hacienda Colorado and Smashburger.
- In the event of inclement weather, the concert will generally be delayed, not canceled.
Location
North Plaza next to Hacienda Colorado Mexican Restaurant and Smashburger – University Village Colorado: 4880-5342 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80918, located along I-25 corridor in central Colorado Springs between the Garden of the Gods Road and the North Nevada Avenue exits just 7 minutes from downtown with easy access and plenty of parking!
Discover more free music with the 2026 Colorado Summer Free Concert Series Guide. Looking for other free things to do? Check out the Free Activities, Admission, and More Summer 2026 Colorado Guide!
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Free Outdoor Concert Packing List
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