2026 CO Free Concert Series: Rock & Rails (Niwot – Thursdays) | Full Lineup & Guide

Rock & Rails, Niwot’s free concert series returns this year starting on June 4 through August 27, 2026 to fill Thursday evenings with live music at Whistle Stop Park.

Rock & Rails Lineup

• June 4: Headlining band: Thumpin’ / Dance band playing funk, soul, and R&B / Opening Act: Dean Himes
• June 11: Headlining Band: My Blue Sky / Southern Rock, Blues, and Classic Rock Allman Brothers tribute band / Opening Act: Niwot Community Semi-Marching Free Grange Band
• June 18: Headlining Band: Guild of Ages / Melodic hard rock/AOR band / Opening Act: Legitimate By Friday
• June 25: Headlining Band: The Long Run / The Eagles tribute band with 4 and 5 part harmonies and expert musicianship  / Opening Act: Scott Von
• July 2: Headlining Band: Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy / Energetic blend of jump blues, R&B, funk, and horn-driven rock and roll / Opening Act: Small Favors
• July 9: Headlining Band: Last Men on Earth / Classic and arena rock from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond / Opening Act: Tim Ostdiek & Jenny
• July 16: Headlining Band: Blessing Bled Chimanga / World Afro Marimba / Opening Act: Dechan Hawk
• July 23: Headlining Band: Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts / Outlaw country / Opening Act: Danny Schaeffer
• July 30: Headlining Band: Mighty Mystic / Blend of traditional Jamaican reggae with American hip-hop and rock / Opening Act: Wendy Woo
• August 6: Headlining Band: Wicked Addicted / High-energy powerhouse rock covers / Opening Act: Charted Territory
• August 13: Headlining Band: Rebecca Folsom & The Groove Brothers / Dynamic mix of Americana, folk, blues, and Southern soul / Opening Act: Strangebyrds
• August 20: Headlining Band: Steely Dead / Steely Dan + Grateful Dead / Opening Act: Foggy Mountain Spaceship
• August 27: Headlining Band: Hazel Miller & the Collective / One of Colorado’s most sought-after bands with an eclectic blend of jazz, R&B, blues, and original music led by Hazel Miller with a voice described as “stunning, moving, and powerful” / Opening Act: Nalani + Regi Wooten

Good To Know

• 5 – 6 PM: Happy Hour in the park, with drink specials and Opening Music
• 6:30 – 9 PM: Headlining Band
• No OUTSIDE alcohol is allowed in the park.
• Personal bags and coolers are screened at the entrance gate.
• No alcohol is allowed to leave the enclosed area of Whistle Stop Park. No alcohol is allowed to cross-over the road to the Children’s Park.
• NO ANIMALS ALLOWED, with the exception of service dogs. 
• Smoking is strictly prohibited within Whistle Stop Park or within 25 feet of its perimeter.
• A variety of food trucks, local beer vendors serve Rock & Rails patrons along with artisans and kids’ activities so bring cash for easy purchasing.
• Portable chairs and blankets are allowed.

Location

Whistle Stop Park, Niwot: Murray St & 1st Ave, Niwot, CO 80503