2026 Colorado Free Summer Concerts Series Guide

Updated June 8, 2026

Originally published May 31, 2026

One of my favorite things about living in Colorado (along with the sunny weather and the mountains) is the incredible live music scene. While shows at Red Rocks, Fiddlers, Mission Ballroom, Denver Botanic Gardens and all the other venues around the state are incredible to experience, even attending one show can be very pricey.

But here’s why living in the Centennial state is so great! There are so many summer concerts that are FREE! I hadn’t realized how many there were before researching and compiling this list and I am honestly really impressed and grateful that it’s so extensive and that these can be found throughout the state! Seriously it is insane how much free live music there is around the state as I have written 40+ free concert series posts!!

So here’s my Colorado Free Summer Concerts Series Guide to make sure you don’t miss out on all of this live music. From bluegrass to blues, jazz to folk, classical to pop, classic rock to opera, you can find music you love or perhaps branch out to discover something new because once again it’s all free! And these free shows are happening all over the state from up in Fort Collins down to Colorado Spring, out to Aurora and in the mountains from Steamboat Springs to Vail, Beaver Creek!

The guide is organized by day of week and locations to help you search (with concert series that are not day specific listed before). Clicking on a link will bring you to the concert series post for details, including lineup details, times, location, what you can and can’t bring, parking/transportation options, accessibility and other useful information that I could locate about the concert series.

As summer concert season starts, I’ll add any new series I hear about to the list, so check back often and please reach out to let me know about any I don’t have listed (or if you have deets/info I should be including) – please, please drop a comment or send me an email!

Levitt Pavilion Denver Free 2026 Concert Series

You can attend a series of FREE concerts at Levitt Pavilion Denver starting in May through October. Concerts are interspersed between admission-based events, and vary by days throughout the season. Most start at about 6 PM. To learn more about Levitt Pavillion

Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concerts 

Keepin’ it free since 93! It’s what Steamboat Free Summer Concerts are all about. Bringing the best bands and epic times to Steamboat with five free concerts throughout the summer of 2026 – learn more here.

Sunday

Denver

City Park Jazz: June 7 through August 9, 2026 (10 shows) from 6 – 8 PM / 40th Anniversary Celebration with 2026 lineup featuring some of Denver’s most beloved performers across genres, from jazz and blues to Latin rhythms, brass, and beyond.

Denver – DEN

DEN Concerts on the Fly: August 2 – September 6, 2026 from 2:30 – 5:30 PM with doors opening at 1:30 PM / A concert at the airport?! Yes one of multiple free things that you can enjoy at DEN! Note that while the concerts are free, you must get a ticket for entry!

Monday

Dillon

Mountain Music Mondays Free Concert Series: June 15 through September 7, 2026 with most shows from 6 – 10 PM / Enjoy free music on the shores of the Dillon Reservoir at the Dillon Amphitheater on Monday evenings along with one special Sunday Holiday show July 5

Tuesday

Greeley

Concerts Under the Stars – Concerts Under the Stars is a free concert series that welcomes a diverse lineup of musicians to UNC Garden Theatre on Tuesdays in July. This Greeley summer tradition is hosted by the UNC School of Music / 2026 Dates: July 14, 21, 28 at 8 PM

Greenwood Village

Concerts at the Crescent: June 2 to August 4 with shows from 6 – 8 PM / Enjoy ten Tuesday evenings of free entertainment for all ages along with a local food truck each week with a very special performance to celebrate the 30th year of Concerts at the Crescent on July 28 with AbbaSolutely

Loveland

Concerts in the Park: June 2 to July 7 with shows starting at 7 PM / Join the Loveland Concert Band with each week featuring a different theme

Vail

Hot Summer Nights: June 16 through September 15 with performances starting at 6:30 PM / Consistently ranked among the country’s best outdoor concert series in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – seven free concerts on select Tuesday evenings at the iconic Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (AKA The Amp)

Wednesday

Basalt

Basalt Summer Concerts: June 17 to August 12 from 6 – 9:30 PM / Basalt’s summer Wednesday night free concert series at Basalt River Park

Boulder

Bands on the Bricks: June 10 to July 29 from 5:30 – 9 PM / Boulder County’s premier outdoor summer concert series.

Broomfield

Broomfield Summer Concerts Series: June 10 to July 29 at 7 p.m. / Anthem Community Park and Midway Park both hosts free concerts in Broomfield

Centennial

Dancing in the Streets Summer Concerts at SouthGlenn: Select Wednesdays from June 10 to August 26 from 6:30 – 8 PM / FREE, high-energy shows featuring top local and regional bands

Denver – GVR

Green Valley Ranch’s Full Summer Experience: June 3 to August 26 from 5 – 8 PM / Green Valley Ranch Farmer’s Market, free live music and a free rotating family activity each week

Evergreen

Evergreen Summer Concert Series: June 10 to August 19 from 4:30 – 8 PM / Every other Wednesday alternating between Evergreen Lake House and Buchanan Park Field

Littleton

Littleton Museum Concert Series: June 3 to July 22 from 6:30 – 8 PM / Bring a picnic and enjoy seven free shows on the Littleton Museum Front Lawn

Telluride/Mountain Village

Sunset & Music Concert Series: Starting June 17 through August 19 with most Wednesdays from 6 – 8 PM / Enjoy free live music with beautiful sunsets at the 25th anniversary series with a special Red White and Blues Celebration on Friday, July 3

Thursday

Aurora

Sounds of Southlands Summer Concert Series: June 25 to August 13 from 6 – 8 PM / Get ready to groove and have an unforgettable evening of live music, food and beverage specials from participating restaurants, and dancing!

Beaver Creek

BC Unplugged: June 18th – September 17th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM / Enjoy high-energy performances with stunning mountain views in the heart of Beaver Creek

Broomfield

FlatIron Crossing Jazz In The Park: June 4 to July 30 from 6 – 8 PM / A summer tradition returns with a new sound – enjoy free live music, drinks, food trucks and fun

Castle Rock

Tunes For Trails in Castle Rock: June 18 to September 17 (third Thursday of the month) from 6:30 – 8 PM / While it is a free event, donations for the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation are appreciated.

Colorado Springs

Downtown Summer Music Series June 4 to September 17 from 6 – 8 PM / Bring a blanket, grab some food, and come enjoy a free concert right in the middle of Downtown Colorado Springs

Englewood

SunSET Concert Series: July 2 to 30 from 5 – 8 PM / Every Thursday in July enjoy free performances by popular local musicians with music starting at 6 PM

Denver

MoJaBlu Concert Series in Central Park: June 11 to July 30 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM / Motown, jazz and blues concerts held on select Thursdays at Conservatory Green (49th & Valentia).

Eagle

Town of Eagle ShowDown Town: July 2 through August 13 with performances starting at 6:30 PM / The free concert series transforms the park each week into a vibrant gathering space where families and friends enjoy live music alongside a playground, basketball court, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, and food trucks

Fort Collins

Bohemian Music Presents Thursday Night Live: May 28 though September 10 at 7 PM /  16 free weekly concerts celebrating an eclectic mix of artists from Colorado and beyond in the heart of downtown Fort Collins.

Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch Summer Concert Series: June 4 to July 30 from 6:30 – 8 PM / Enjoy dinner and free live music while watching the sun set behind the Rocky Mountains.

Littleton

Concerts in Clement Park: June 4 to August 13 at 7 PM / Enjoy a picnic and listen to free live music at the Grant Family Amphitheater

Longmont

Longmont Museum Summer Concert Series: June 25 to July 30 from 7 – 8:30 PM / Picnic and enjoy a free show in the newly transformed outdoor courtyard of the Longmont Museum

Louisville

Concerts in the Park: June 18 to July 23 from 6:30 – 8:15 PM / One of two concert series in Louisville over the summer on select Thursdays in June and July at Louisville Community Park

Loveland

Loveland Summer Concert Series: Four concerts in July with shows starting at 7 PM / Join the Loveland Concert Band with each week featuring a different theme

Niwot

Rock & Rails in Niwot: June 4 to August 27 from 5 – 9 PM / Happy Hour in Whistle Stop Park along with drink specials and the opening act from 5 – 6 PM – headlining band starts at 6:30 PM

Ouray

Mountain Air Music, every Thursday night in June

Parker

Discovery Park Summer Concert Series in Parker: June 4 to July 23 from 6:30 – 8 PM / Every Thursday in June and July enjoy live music at Discovery Park: state-of-the-art outdoor venue features an amphitheater, open-space design, monumental art pieces, an interactive water fountain in the summer and more

Snowmass

Snowmass Free Concert Series: June 18 to August 27, 2026 from 5:30 PM (doors open – music begins at 6:30 PM) / Long-standing summer tradition and local favorite returns to Fanny Hill

Thornton

Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels: May 28 to August 6 at 6 p.m. / Unique series featuring rhythms (live music) and reels (outdoor family friendly movies) at various locations in Thornton

Windsor

Summer Concert Series: June 4 to August 6 at from 6:30 – 8:30 PM / Enjoy live music, food trucks and fun for the entire family

Friday

Basalt

Friday Local Vocals: June 5 to September 4 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM / Basalt’s summer free concerts series in Triangle Park in Willits featuring local bands

Colorado Springs

UVC Free Summer Concert Series: June 5 to August 14 from 7 – 8:30 PM / Enjoy live music at University Village Colorado’s North Plaza 

Greeley

Friday Fest: June 5th- August 7th in 2026 from 6 – 10 PM / Enjoy a free outdoor concert series, grab a drink with Go-Cup privileges, and hang out with friends under the stars.

Louisville

Louisville Downtown Street Faire: June 12 to August 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM / Free live music along with food, cold drinks, lots of children’s activities, quality arts, crafts, sundries.

Telluride/Mountain Village

Sunset Concert Series: Music on the Green: Starting May 29 through September 18 from 5 – 7 PM / The second free live music series hosted in Telluride/Mountain Village!

Saturday

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek Colorado Showcase Music Series: from June 18 to September 17 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM / Enjoy Colorado’s finest musicians with stunning mountain views in the heart of Beaver Creek

Denver

Central Park Concerts on the Green: select Saturdays from June 6 to August 1 at 6 PM / Some of Denver’s most well-known bands playing at Central Park’s own amphitheater

Palisade

Carboy Winery Presents Backyard Beats: from April 4 to October 31 from 4 – 7:00 PM / Sip your favorite wines, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy free live music from amazing local artists every Saturday afternoon (*ticketed shows on holiday weekends) at Carboy Winery

Westminster

Orchard Town Center Concert Series: July 18 to August 22 at 6 PM (no concert August 1) / An energetic lineup to listen and dance in Westminster on select Saturdays in July & August.