4th of July Activities in Boulder

Phish at Folsom Field

The legendary jam band Phish will take center stage at Folsom Field over the 2025 Fourth of July weekend. Tickets are sure to sell out fast, so grab yours for this celebratory weekend here.

Colorado Music Festival

The internationally acclaimed Colorado Music Festival is held at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in July and August, showcasing an orchestra of professional classical musicians from all over the world. This year's festival will run from July 3 to August 3, 2025.

 

 

 

 

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July 4th Concert Celebration

Celebrate July 4th with Independence Day symphonic classics at the historic Boulder Bandshell with the Boulder Symphony. TBA, 2025.

 

 

 

 

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Colorado Shakespeare Festival

See live Shakespeare performances on the University of Colorado campus. The series runs for much of the summer, with Independence Day holiday weekend performances of Richard II on Saturday, July 5 (preview), and Sunday, July 6, 2025. Please note: All shows are currently being held inside the Roe Green Theatre due to ongoing construction at Mary Rippon Theater.

Boulder Juggling Festival

Boulder's 19th annual Juggling Festival will take place at Boulder Circus Center starting at 10am on July 4th through the 6th. You can participate in various juggling workshops and open juggling throughout the day before the juggling "Renegade Show" from 9-11:30pm.

Boulder Farmers Market

The Boulder Farmers Market is a fun place to start a Saturday. Established in 1986 by a handful of local farmers looking to sell farm-fresh produce directly to the public, the market is one of the largest in Colorado. It is a growers-only market, and shoppers can enjoy seasonal produce, eggs, cheeses, meats, herbs, flowers, wines and gourmet food products. Plus, the market enjoys a lovely setting next to shady Central Park and the Boulder Creek, at the doorsteps of the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) and the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.

Cool Off in the Boulder Reservoir

The beautiful Boulder Reservoir welcomes families to come hang out at the reservoir to picnic and cool off in the water. Open from 6am-8pm, with the swim area open from 10am to 5:30pm.

Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament

July 2-6, 2025
For more than two decades, the Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament, an 80-team competitive girls softball tourney, has been hosted in Boulder. Come join in this Fourth of July Boulder tradition, and see these powerhouse girls pitch, swing and run at the Stazio Ballfields and the East Mapleton Complex.

First Friday Art in NoBo Art District

NoBo First Friday is a free, self-guided tour of artists’ studios and creative businesses in the NoBo Art District. Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, artists and artisans along your stroll through the area, featuring live music, demos and special activities in many locations. Located along Broadway from Violet to Highway 36. Follow the bright-colored flags to find surprises around every corner. First Friday runs Friday, July 3, 2025, from 5-9pm. Find the map here.

Nearby Firework Shows

Although there will be no firework shows happening in the city of Boulder this year, other Fourth of July festivities, including fireworks, abound in neighboring towns. Find out what's happening.