In town during the summer but still want to get a peek at the Denver Broncos' famed home stadium? A concert at Empower Field at Mile High might be just the ticket. Big-name acts take to the open-air stage as music carries on the Colorado breeze above the storied gridiron for a concert experience you won't forget.
- July 27, 2024: Kenny Chesney Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour
- Aug. 3, 2024: Foo Fighters Everything or Nothing At All Tour
The City Park Bandstand and Pavilion turns into a swinging, open-air jazz club on Sundays from June to August from 6–8 p.m., as music lovers of all ages congregate for City Park Jazz. Bring a blanket or folding chair — but be prepared to spend plenty of time on your feet, too. City Park Jazz encourages dancing. Best of all, these concerts are free.
- July 21, 2024: Denver Jazz Orchestra
- July 28, 2024: Nelson Rangell
- Aug. 4, 2024: Jakarta
Grab a blanket and take a seat on the lawn or buy a reserved seat at this beautiful venue just south of Denver in Greenwood Village. Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre has a variety of acts coming up this spring and summer.
- July 27, 2024: Summer Greens 2024: Stick Figure & Sublime & Ziggy Marley with SOJA, TRIBAL SEEDS, The Hip Abduction
- July 31, 2024: Neil Young & Crazy Horse
- Aug. 1, 2024: Loaded: The Greatest Hits featuring BUSH, Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox
- Aug. 2, 2024: Locked Up Tour 2024: Sam Hunt with Russell Dickerson, George Birge
- Aug. 10, 2024: 97.3 KBCO Presents: Help From My Friends Tour 2024 with Blue October & Switchfoot & Matt Nathanson
- Aug. 13, 2024: I Prevail & Halestorm with Hollywood Undead and Fit for a King
- Aug. 17, 2024: Cody Johnson: The Leather Tour
- Aug. 19–20, 2024: Grey Day Tour 2024: $UICIDEBOY$ with Denzel Curry, Pouya, HAARPER, Shakewell, EKKSTACY
- Aug. 22, 2024: The Kaleidoscope Nights: Lauren Daigle with Blessing Offor
- Aug. 23–24, 2024: Dave Matthews Band
- Aug. 28, 2024: Summer Road Trip 2024: Train & REO Speedwagon with Yacht Rock Revue
- Aug. 29, 2024: Boca Chueca Tour 2024: Carin Leon
- Aug. 30, 2024: Unreal Unearth Tour 2024: Hozier with Allison Russell
- Sept. 7, 2024: Creed– Summer of ’99 Tour with 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven
- Sept. 13, 2024: ‘dream your life away’ Anniversary Show: Vance Joy with Briston Maroney, Tiny Habits
- Sept. 14, 2024: Pentatonix
- Sept. 15, 2024: Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well World Tour with Father John Misty, Nickel Creek
- Sept. 18, 2024: Mitski with Laufey
- Sept. 21, 2024: Dan + Shay with Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe
- Sept. 28, 2024: The National & The War on Drugs: The Zen Diagram Tour with special guest Lucius
- Oct. 2, 2024: Cigarettes After Sex: X’s World Tour
- Oct. 16, 2024: 107.9 KBPI Presents KORN with special guests Gojira and Spiritbox
The Levitt Pavilion is a state-of-the-art amphitheater in Ruby Hill Park that was created as a gift to the community. This outdoor venue hosts a slew of free concerts every summer, and a few ticketed events, too. Bring a blanket and a picnic, kick back on the lawn and enjoy artists from a wide range of genres.
- Aug. 1, 2024: Alysha Brilla with The Hardly Nevers (Free)
- Aug. 2, 2024: The Po' Ramblin' Boys with Drunken Hearts (Free)
- Aug. 3, 2024: Shakedown Street (Free)
- Aug. 8, 2024: LowDown Brass Band & The Burroughs (Free)
- Aug. 10, 2024: All My Relationsh Celebration (Free)
- Aug. 11, 2024: Miguel Espinoza Fusion with Michele Castro (Free)
- Aug. 14, 2024: The Beach Boys (Ticketed)
- Aug. 16, 2024: Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band & Railroad Earth (Ticketed)
- Aug. 17, 2024: Wailing Souls/Itals (Free)
- Aug. 23, 2024: Gipsy Kings ft. Nicholas Reyes (Ticketed)
- Aug. 24, 2024: Melvin Seals & JGB with Mojomama (Free)
- Aug. 29, 2024: Kurt Vile and The Violators (Ticketed)
- Aug. 30, 2024: Alternative TentaclesFEST hosted by Jello Biafra featuring Tsunami Bomb with Kultur Shock, Wheelchair Sports Camp and Dead Pioneers (Free)
- Aug. 31, 2024: Dashiki Fest (Free)
- Sept. 6, 2024: Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra, The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company & Baile Caliente with El Javi (Free)
- Sept. 13, 2024: Levitt National Tour Presents: The War and Treaty (Free)
- Sept. 14, 2024: 22nd Annual Soul Rebel Festival Ft. Black Uhuru, The Meditations and Harry Mo & The CRU (Free)
- Sept. 15, 2024: Bodies of Culture Present Sunday Sounds Vol. 2 (Free)
- Sept. 20, 2024: Viva Southwest Mariachi Fest featuring La Santa Cecilia (Free)
- Sept. 21, 2024: Rez Metal (Free)
- Sept. 22, 2024: Gamelan Tunas Mekar with "Padayon" FACC Cultural Performance Group (Free)
- Oct. 4, 2024: Blonde Redhead with Allison Lorenzen (Ticketed)
- Oct. 5, 2024: Third World with Mono Verde Collective & DJ Imeh (Free)
The Arvada Center's Outdoor Amphitheater offers exceptional acoustics in an intimate setting perfect for enjoying live music featuring national and local artists. The amphitheater features a weather-friendly covered seating area with close-up views of the stage and delicious concessions, including burgers, sandwiches, beer and wine. And on Wednesday evenings from July to September, the Front Porch Series presents local solo and duet musical acts, food and brews in a shady, beer-garden setting on the front plaza.
- July 26, 2024: A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops
- July 28, 2024: Tower of Power
- Aug. 9, 2024: Corinne Bailey Rae
- Aug. 25, 2024: Preservation Hall Jazz Band
- Aug. 28, 2024: The High Kings and Gaelic Storm
- Sept. 7, 2024: Big Richard
Denver Botanic Gardens' popular Music at the Gardens series is back! Shows in the UMB Bank Amphitheater feature national, award-winning musicians. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. at the York Street location. Note: Food is available for purchase at the Gardens, but alcohol is not. You may bring alcohol in its original container to both the Summer Concert Series and Evenings al Fresco.
- July 21, 2024: Watchhouse with Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves
- July 22, 2024: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Devon Gilfillian
- July 30, 2024: Las Cafeteras and Flor de Toloache
- Aug. 6, 2024: Graham Nash
- Aug. 7, 2024: Angelique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello
- Aug. 8, 2024: Arlo Parks
- Aug. 15, 2024: Gregory Porter
Every summer, Dick's Sporting Goods Park transforms into a music venue for some of the biggest, jamming-est concerts of the year!
- Aug. 29–Sept. 1, 2024: Phish
- Sept. 7, 2024: Kygo World Tour with Sam Feldt and Hayla
Head to the urban oasis that is Denver Botanic Gardens for Evenings al Fresco on select Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Unlike a traditional concert setting, visitors strolling through the Gardens encounter small ensembles or musicians performing works designed to underscore and bring delight to their evening visit. Timed tickets must be purchased in advance; tickets are limited in each time slot. Note: Food is available for purchase at the Gardens, but alcohol is not. You may bring alcohol in its original container to both the Summer Concert Series and Evenings al Fresco.
- July 29, 2024: Aaron McCloskey – Bluegrass / Americana; Heatherlyn – Americana / Roots; Alex Trujillo Bossa Duo – Bossa Nova / Latin Jazz; Cary Morin Duo – Americana / Folk; Lady Los – R&B / Neo-Soul
The free Orchard Town Center Summer Concert Series at the Orchard Town Center in Westminster, Colorado, presents five evenings of live music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will have you dancing and singing along.
- July 27, 2024: Paizley Park, A Prince Cover Band
- Aug. 3, 2024: The Hot Lunch Band, Funk and Dance Music
- Aug. 10, 2024: Guild of Ages, 80s and 90s Music
- Aug. 17, 2024: The Eighties Band
Head to the free Sounds of Southlands Concert Series in Aurora on select Thursdays from June 20 to August 8, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for live music on Town Square, drinks, food and dancing!
- July 25, 2024: Dotsero
- Aug. 1, 2024: The Country Music Project
- Aug. 8, 2024: Phat Daddy
This free eight-concert series is sure to be a highlight of the Highlands Ranch summer! Gather the whole crew and dance to an incredible line-up of bands coming to Highlands Heritage Regional Park (behind the Highlands Ranch Post Office). Bring a chair, a blanket, a picnic meal or money to purchase food truck treats and enjoy live music while watching the sun set behind the Rocky Mountains. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- July 25. 2024: The Petty Nicks Experience
Every August, Central Park hosts Opera on the Green on the South Green from 6 to 8 p.m. Opera on the Green is free to attend. Come early and buy some tasty treats from one of the many food trucks!
Enjoy free outdoor musical performances at Green Valley Ranch Town Center Park, with delicious food from local food trucks available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chair, shade umbrellas and/or blankets and get ready for a good time from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.!
- Aug. 21, 2024: The Country Music Project
Central Park has not one but TWO outdoor concert venues! Dance 'til you drop or just sit back and relax as some of Denver's most well-known brands hit the stage for Concerts on the Green on the South Green and MoJaBlu Concerts on the North Green. Either way, it's a great way for the whole family to enjoy music under the stars. Concerts on the Green start at 6 p.m. and MoJaBlu concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and both are free to attend. Come early and buy some tasty treats from one of the many food trucks!
- July 25, 2024 (MoJaBlu Concert — North Green)
- July 27, 2024 (Concert on the Green — South Green)
- Aug. 1, 2024 (MoJaBlu Concert — North Green)
- Aug. 8, 2024 (MoJaBlu Concert — North Green)
The free Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park provides a mid-week escape to an idyllic hillside with sweeping mountain views and dramatic sunsets, local brews, hip food vendor fare and community members of every age and background—all ready to rock! Gates open at 5 p.m.; opener begins at 6:15 p.m.; and headliner begins at 7:15 p.m.
- July 24, 2024: The McCharmlys | Vintage Rock 'n' Roll
- July 31, 2024: A.J. Fullerton | Blues
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver hosts a live music series on Friday nights in July and August where Colorado musicians perform in MCA Denver’s rooftop garden!
- Aug. 2, 2024: Erica Brown & Sunstoney
- Aug. 9, 2024: Kid Astronaut & RO$$A¥
- Aug. 16, 2024: Mon Cher & bellhoss
- Aug. 23, 2024: Kayla Marque & KATIRIA
Head to the Swallow Hill Summer Concerts at Four Mile Historic Park on select Wednesday evenings for shows that begin at 6:30 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.). This summer tradition has been going on for two decades! Coolers with outside food and drink are allowed, but outside alcohol will be prohibited. There is a full bar will be on-site. Special pricing for Swallow Hill and Four Mile members; half-priced tickets for children ages 4 to 12; children 3 and under are free.
Check back for the 2025 lineup!
