From iconic amphitheaters to hidden canyon stages, here's where we'll be spending our summer nights.
There's something about a Colorado summer concert that just hits differently.
Maybe it's watching the sun set behind Red Rocks while your favorite band takes the stage.
Maybe it's driving up the Poudre Canyon for a night at the Mishawaka.
Or maybe it's discovering a new artist on a warm evening under the trees at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
For us, summer isn't just about checking concerts off a list—it's about the entire adventure that comes with them. The road trip. The patio dinner beforehand. The mountain air. The people you're with. The songs you'll remember long after summer ends.
If you're looking for a few excuses to spend more evenings outside, here are some of our favorite Colorado concert venues and shows happening this summer.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Morrison, Colorado
There are few venues in the world quite like Red Rocks. Carved into towering sandstone formations just outside Denver, every concert feels like an event.
Shows we're excited about
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Eric Church - July 6–8
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The Avett Brothers - July 10–12
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The Head and The Heart with the Colorado Symphony - July 15–16
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String Cheese Incident - July 17
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Darius Rucker - July 25
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Of Monsters and Men - August 6
Krimson Klover Tip
Go early.
Hike the Trading Post Trail, grab dinner in Morrison, then settle in before the sun disappears behind the rocks.
Mission Ballroom
Denver
One of Denver's newest venues has quickly become one of our favorites. Incredible acoustics, fantastic sightlines, and an intimate feel despite its size.
Don't Miss
Interpol with Youth Lagoon
July 31
Perfect for a night downtown.
Mishawaka Amphitheatre
Poudre Canyon
If you've never been to "The Mish," make this the summer you go.
Tucked along the Cache la Poudre River, this venue feels less like a concert and more like discovering one of Colorado's best-kept secrets.
Worth the Drive
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The Infamous Stringdusters - August 1
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones with Tré Burt - August 30
Spend the afternoon floating the river, hiking nearby trails, or simply enjoying the drive through the canyon before the music starts.
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Greenwood Village
Some of the biggest tours of the summer will stop here.
Highlights
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Tyler Childers with Jon Batiste - July 18
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Sublime, Slightly Stoopid & 311 - August 7
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Muse with Portugal. The Man - August 18
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Dave Matthews Band - August 28 & 29
Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series
One of Denver's most underrated summer traditions.
Bring a blanket, grab a picnic, and enjoy live music surrounded by gardens.
On our list
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Band of Horses - August 6
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - August 12
Coors Field
Not every baseball game ends with fireworks.
Sometimes it ends with a concert.
This Summer
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Sarah McLachlan - August 7
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My Chemical Romance - August 27
Empower Field at Mile High
When stadium tours come through Colorado, this is where they land.
Big Shows
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AC/DC - July 28
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Zach Bryan - August 13 & 14
Ogden Theatre
Historic.
Intimate.
One of Denver's classic music venues.
Coming Soon
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Iron & Wine with Ken Pomeroy - October 8
Perfect for welcoming fall.
Bluebird Theater
Small venue.
Big atmosphere.
The Bluebird continues to be one of Denver's best places to catch artists up close.
On the Calendar
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Deer Tick - September 26
Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheatre
One of our favorite hidden gems for summer concerts.
Don't Miss
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Toad the Wet Sprocket - August 11
What We're Wearing
Colorado concerts are all about layering.
Warm sunshine.
Cool evenings.
A little breeze once the music starts.
Our concert uniform usually includes:
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Denim shorts or relaxed pants
Because the best concerts usually don't end when the encore does.
They end around a fire pit.
At one more brewery.
Or with a late-night stop for tacos on the drive home.
Press Play on Summer
Music has a way of becoming part of our memories.
A song comes on years later, and suddenly you're back at Red Rocks with your best friends.
Or floating the river before a concert at the Mish.
Or dancing barefoot during the encore.
That's why our team created the Krimson Klover Sunny Day Adventure Playlist – filled with the songs we're playing all summer long.
Now we'd love your help.
What's one song that instantly feels like summer?
Email us your favorite to info@krinsonklover.com, and we'll add some of our community's favorites to our playlist throughout the season.
We'll see you out there.
