Summer nights in metro Denver simply can’t be beat. The mild weather, warm temps, and extended daylight hours beckon Coloradans outdoors, and there are endless opportunities to enjoy long summer evenings around Denver. Family-friendly concert series pop up in many neighborhoods throughout the summer months, bringing a variety of music genres and live entertainment to outdoor venues across the metro area. Check out a free or low-cost outdoor concert near you this summer.

Boulder

Bands on the Bricks

Enjoy performances from different local musicians each week, from oldies to alternative and more. Pearl Street Mall, 1300 Pearl St., Boulder.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 5: The Champions
  • June 12: The Long Run (Tribute to the Eagles)
  • June 19: Pink Hawks
  • June 26: Hazel Miller Band
  • July 3: Bonnie and the Clydes
  • July 10: The Sweet Lillies
  • July 17: Policulture
  • July 24: Jamiroqueen
  • July 31: Groove a Licious
  • August 7: That Eighties Band

Broomfield

Wednesdays on the Waterfront

Enjoy a different band each week in an outdoor venue at the Broomfield Amphitheater. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 12: Born to Run, Live
  • June 19: 300 Days
  • June 26: Bobby Messano
  • July 3: Raising Cain
  • July 10: Richie Law
  • July 17: David Correa
  • July 24: Deja Blu
  • July 31: Zoltan and the Fortune Tellers

Denver

City Park Jazz

Enjoy weekly jazz concerts performed by local groups. Bring a blanket and picnic or choose from a wide variety of on-site food trucks. City Park, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 2: Emma Mayes & The Hip
  • June 9: Joe Smith & The Spicy Pickles
  • June 16: Hazel Miller
  • June 23: Dotsero
  • June 30: Buckner Funkenjazz
  • July 7: Invisible Bird
  • July 14: Conjunto Colores
  • July 21: Brass Band Extravaganza
  • July 28: Freddy Rodriguez & the Jazz Connection
  • August 4: The Heavy Heavies featuring Venus Cruz

Highlands Ranch

Summer Concert Series

Pack a picnic and enjoy great music at the park. The performance lineup includes the Michael Friedman Band, The Long Run, and Deja Blu. Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 6: Mostly Harmless
  • June 13: Michael Friedman Band
  • June 20: Forever in Blue Jeans
  • June 27: The Long Run
  • July 11: Deja Blu
  • July 18: A Country Music Project
  • July 25: That Eighties Band

Lakewood

Music on the Plaza

Hear local bands perform on stage in the Belmar Plaza. Groups include Wendy Woo, Modniks, and Hot Tomatoes. Belmar, 464 S. Teller St., Lakewood.

2019 Lineup:
  • May 31: 101st Army Rock Band
  • June 4: The Chris Daniels Trio
  • June 14: Paizley Park – Prince Tribute Band
  • June 21: Modinks
  • June 28: Hot Tomatoes
  • July 5: Wendy Woo
  • July 12: John Weeks Band
  • July 19: Trouble in the Heartland – Springsteen Tribute Band
  • July 26: Skean Dubh – Celtic Acoustic Band
  • August 2: Rachel and the Ruckus
  • August 9: SonTres Trio
  • August 16: La Pompe
  • August 23: Juke Box Boys

Summer Concert Series

Enjoy concerts with groups ranging from the Hazel Miller Band, The Lonesome Days, and Chris Daniels and the Kings. Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 19: Hazel Miller Band – Rhythm and Blues
  • June 26: Eufórquestra – Modern Funk and Roots with Vintage Soul
  • July 10: Silver & Gold – Alternative Rock
  • July 24: Chris Daniels and the Kings – Blues
  • July 31: Mike Nash and Southern Drawl Band – Country

Littleton

Hudson Gardens Concert Series

See a talented mix of performers with a vast range of musical influences, including Seal, Melissa Etheridge, and Styx. The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe. Littleton.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 9: Tommy James & The Shondells
  • June 16: America
  • June 23: Howard Jones
  • June 30: Ozark Mountain Daredevils
  • July 3: Super Diamond
  • July 7: Melissa Etheridge
  • July 14: Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles)
  • July 21: Seal
  • August 3: The Oak Ridge Boys
  • August 4: Styx (sold out)
  • August 10: Atlanta Rhythm Section | Black Oak Arkansas | Blackfoot
  • August 17: Chris Isaak
  • August 25: War

Longmont

Downtown Summer Concert Series

Dance in the street and enjoy great live music from local and regional artists this summer. Downtown Longmont, 512 4th Ave.,
Longmont.

2019 Lineup:
  • May 31: Face Vocal Band & Megan Burtt Trio
  • June 7: Liz Barnez & Mojomama
  • June 14: 6 Million Dollar Band & Jackson Cloud Odyssey
  • June 21: Mono Verde Collective & Roka Hueka
  • June 28: Grant Farm & Banshee Tree
  • July 26: Oliver White Group

Summer Concert Series

Enjoy outdoor concerts for the whole family in the museum’s courtyard. Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd.,
Longmont.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 20: Bonnie & The Clydes
  • June 27: Marc Berger
  • July 11: Megan Burtt
  • July 18: Wild Road Band
  • July 25: Black Brown & The American Dust Choir

Louisville

Summer Concerts in the Park

Enjoy outdoor concerts of different genres and food trucks, presented by the Louisville Cultural Council. Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Dr., Louisville.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 20: Hazel Miller Band
  • June 27: Bonfire Dub with Bridget Law
  • July 11: ZiMBiRA
  • July 18: Face Vocal Band
  • July 25: Knot Rock

Northglenn

Northglenn Arts Summer Concert Series

Enjoy a free outdoor concert series at EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Food trucks will be on site. 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn. 

2019 Lineup:
  • June 5: Thumpin’
  • June 12: Tunisia
  • June 19: The Martini Shot
  • June 26: Blinker Fluid Band
  • July 10: The Barrelors
  • July 17: Hazel Miller Band

Parker

PACE Summer Concert Series

Attend the concert series that includes the groups: Nothing But the Nineties, Woodshed Red, and Conjunto Colores. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

2019 Lineup:
  • May 30: Wash Park
  • June 13: Knot Rock
  • June 20: Nothing But Nineties
  • June 27: The Burroughs
  • July 11: Woodshed Red
  • July 18: Conjunto Colores
  • July 25: Buckstein
  • August 1: Boogie Machine

Westminster

Saturday Summer Concert Series

Take lawn chairs and listen to some of Colorado’s favorite bands including Tunisia, The Long Run, and Last Men on Earth. Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster.

2019 Lineup:
  • June 1: Tunisia – R&B/Rock/Dance
  • June 8: The Radio – High-Energy Dance Band
  • June 15: Narrow Gauge – Country Favorites
  • June 22: The Long Run – Eagles Tribute
  • June 29: Last Men on Earth – 70s, 80s, 90s Rock
  • July 6: Wash Park – Big Brass, Big Sound Party Band
  • July 13: Loving the Alien – David Bowie Tribute
  • July 20: Blink 90210 – Favorite’s 90s Hits
  • July 27: Thumpin’ – R&B/Top 40/Dance
  • August 3: Grant Farm – Original Rock/Country Blend
  • August 10: Legendary Hitchhikers – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute
  • August 17: Face – All Vocal Rock Band
  • August 24: That 80s Band – Favorite 80s Hits