Outdoor Concerts
Bands on the Bricks
Wednesdays, June 14-August 2, 2023. Free.
On Wednesdays, Bands on the Bricks rocks the 1300 Block of Pearl Street. Enjoy performances from top local and regional musicians, and get your groove on Pearl Street's famous brick walkway. An outdoor beer/wine/margarita garden is available at 5:30pm, with the opening musical acts starting at 6pm and headlining acts 7-9pm.
2023 lineup
- June 14 – The Long Run and opening act The Keeps
- June 21 – The Goonies and opening act Intergalactic Peace Jelly
- June 28 – Hazel Miller & The Collective and opening act Julia Kirkwood
- July 5 – Chimbangle and opening act Amaryllis
- July 12 – Chain Station and opening act Lucas Wolf
- July 19 – The Sweet Lillies and opening act Natural Motives
- July 26 – JJ Brown's Raw Soul Band
- August 2 – Mighty Mystic and opening act Sarah Banker
Twenty Ninth Street Summer of Love Concert Series
July 7-August 25, 2023. Free.
Friday concerts take place at Twenty Ninth Street, an outdoor shopping mall that opens up its Central Plaza so concertgoers can sprawl out and soak up the incredible Flatirons views while they listen to local bands. A beer garden will be open, food trucks on hand and games of cornhole for play.
2023 lineup
- July 7 – Face
- July 14 – Chris Daniels & the Kings
- July 21 – Jacob Larson
- July 28 – Daddyblue
- August 4 – Hunter Hamilton
- August 11 – Quemando Salsa
- August 18 – Cody Qualls
- August 25 – Hazel Miller
63rd Street Farm Dinner Concert Series
May 5-October 20, 2023. $15 suggested donation.
Music on the farm! Grab your friends, some beer, chairs and a blanket for 63rd Street Farm's Farm Dinner Concert Series this season. The series will feature amazing local musicians, wood-fired pizza and farm meals. We recommend checking for the latest event updates on the farm's social media.
2023 lineup
- May 5 – Hunter Burnette and Erika Ryann
- May 19 – Greg Schochet and Little America
- June 2 – Lonely Choir and Travis McNamara
- June 16 – Sound of Honey
- July 7 – El Javi and Dechen Hawk
- July 21 – Covenhoven
- August 4 – Anna Cutler and Morning Bear
- August 18 – Bonnie and Taylor Sims Band
- September 1 – Anna May and Liz Barnez
- September 15 – Sturtz
- October 6 – Scott T. Smith and Alysia Kraft
- October 20 – LVDY
Arts in the Park
June-July. Ticket prices vary.
Arts in the Park plays host to vibrant arts and cultural performances at the historic Glen Huntington Bandshell in Boulder’s Civic Area. Times and prices vary, so make sure to check the website for details.
2023 musical lineup (additional events listed here)
- July 4 – Boulder Symphony
- July 29 – Boulder Opera
Concerts in the Park
City Parks, June-August, 2023. Free.
Monday evenings throughout summer, the Boulder Concert Band plays a different Boulder park each week for Concerts in the Park. Bring a picnic!
2023 locations
- June 12 – East Palo Park
- June 19 – East Boulder Community Park
- July 3 – Harlow Platts Community Park
- July 10 – Scott Carpenter Park
- July 17 – Salberg Park
- July 24 – Martin Park
Meadow Music for Families
Various dates, June-July, 2023. Free.
Meadow Music, an annual series of kids' concerts that takes place in Chautauqua Meadow, are free, science and nature-focused, with creative costumes and loads of audience participation. Come see the dynamic duo of Jeff and Paige perform to their little fans and sing about science in the most creative ways imaginable.
2023 dates
- June 12 – 5:30pm hike, 6pm show
- June 19 – 5:30pm hike, 6pm show
- June 26 – 5:30pm hike, 6pm show
- July 8 – Time TBD, Chautauqua's 125th Anniversary Celebration
- July 22 – 9:30am hike, 10am show
Pearl Street Buskers
Anytime. Free (tipping encouraged).
Pretty much anytime you walk down Pearl Street — a brick-paved pedestrian lane in historic downtown Boulder — you'll see crowds gathered around street performers, as they put on their shows. And often those street performers are musicians: violinists, a bassist who stands atop his instrument as he plays, singer-songwriters, drummers and even a pianist.
Indoor Concerts
Chautauqua Auditorium
Select dates, summer–fall. Prices vary.
Shawn Colvin said that playing in the Chautauqua Auditorium was like playing inside a guitar. That's how good the acoustics are in this all-wood structure built in 1898. Each summer the auditorium hosts musicians such as the Indigo Girls, Lucinda Williams, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Gipsy Kings during the Chautauqua Summer Concert Series. Additionally, the Colorado Music Festival takes up residency in the auditorium each summer, June–Sept., putting on several weeks' worth of orchestral concerts.
2023 lineup
This is Chautauqua's 125th anniversary and the musical lineup is stellar!
- June 1 – The Wailers
- June 10-11 – Orebolo
- June 13 – Mary Chapin Carpenter
- June 20 – Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin
- June 24 – Graham Nash
- July 5 – Indigo Girls
- July 8 – Los Lobos and Ozo Matli
- July 17 – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- July 22 – The Wood Brothers
- July 31 – Mat Kearney
- August 4-5 – Andrew Bird
- August 8 – Amos Lee
- August 9 – Gipsy Kings
- August 18 – Leo Kottke and Julian Lage
- August 21 – The Wallflowers
- August 30 – Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange)
- September 2 – Rising Appalachia
- September 12 – Herbie Hancock
- September 28 –The SteelDrivers
- September 29 – Tig Notaro
- October 1 – Snarky Puppy
Velvet Elk Lounge
Select dates, year round. Prices vary.
Boulder's newest music venue is the intimate, always-happening club you've been craving, with great food and cocktails on top of that. The Velvet Elk's musical lineup is perpetually packed with great acts and new discoveries, just a few steps off Pearl Street.
Fox Theatre
Select dates, year round. Prices vary.
Rolling Stone magazine named the Fox Theatre one of the best places in the U.S. for live music. Being on University Hill, it caters to a college crowd but draws a huge variety of accomplished artists. Shows happen year-round, and in August, the Triple A Radio Conference comes to town, and the Fox plays host to several top-name acts associated with the event. Previous performers have included Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Grace Potter and John Mayer.
Boulder Theater
Select dates, year round. Prices vary.
The art deco marquee on the outside of the historic building is the first suggestion of an exceptional experience. Located in downtown Boulder, just steps from the Pearl Street Mall, the Boulder Theater is beautifully restored with art deco ornamentation, including hand-painted murals and a fresco ceiling. The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Madeleine Peyroux, Branford Marsalis and Johnny Cash have all performed here.
Etown Music Hall
Select dates, year round. Prices vary.
eTown is a weekly radio broadcast heard on NPR and commercial stations. The shows are taped in front of a live audience at eTown Hall, the most eco-friendly music venue in Colorado, with performances from musicians as well as conversations about the world. Being in the audience is a peek behind the scenes — you'll be a part of the soundcheck, witness how the show is produced and hear bloopers. Musicians like Warren Haynes, Martin Sexton and David Gray coupled with interviewees like Jimmy Carter create a one-of-a-kind, live radio show. It is a fun evening of music and inspiration.
BoCo Cider
Select dates, year round.
BoCo Cider hosts a staggering number of life shows each week, so if you're looking for a place to enjoy a cider and listen to live local tunes, this spot in North Boulder is a good bet. Musical styles range from classic covers to blues to jazz. There's always something going on at BoCo.
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