Denver Botanic Gardens announced the 2026 schedule of for its annual Summer Concert Series. This year’s lineup expands to 14 dates, with Grace Potter, Allen Stone, Soccer Mommy, Chris Botti, Judy Collins with Bruce Cockburn, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue in the lineup.
Denver Botanic Gardens members get early ticket access between March 11-15, depending on membership level.
Tickets for the Summer Concert Series go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 16, at https://concerts.botanicgardens.org.
Evenings al Fresco will be held this summer, with local musicians and small ensembles performing throughout the Garden’s York Street location. The artist lineup will be announced in mid-May.
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Levitt Pavilion Denver Announces First Round of FREE Concerts for 2026 Season
Denver, CO — Levitt Pavilion Denver has announced the first wave of free concerts for the 2026 season, made possible with the support of returning Title Sponsor Kaiser Permanente. Beginning in May and extending into early October, the nonprofit 6,500-capacity venue will present more than 40 free concerts and community events in Ruby Hill Park.
Notable Levitt debuts include Between Friends, Sunsquabi, Tiana Major9 and J. Roddy Walston & The Automatic Band. Returning favorites Dessa, La Santa Cecilia, Rebirth Brass Band, Flobots and Shakedown Street will draw audiences of all ages to experience the joy and connection of live music together, free of charge.
“We are proud to welcome back the incredible co-creators, nonprofit partners, and beloved artists who have become vital parts of the Levitt community, and thrilled to announce even more big headliners and exciting debuts in the coming weeks,” said Meghan McNamara, President and CEO of Levitt Pavilion Denver, “Our mission is to provide spaces where people of all ages, identities, and cultures can come together and experience belonging—and we think there’s no better place to spend a beautiful Colorado summer night than on the Levitt lawn.”
This season, Levitt continues meaningful partnerships with community organizations and leaders to co-create programs on its stage. 2026 community collaboration highlights include Central City Opera’s musical showcase and drag extravaganza Drag Me to the Opera, and continued collaborations with Latino Cultural Arts Center (LCAC), The University of Denver’s student programming board and Girls Rock Denver, all featuring beloved headliners and students who will show off their musical talent.
Presenting 40-plus free concerts and events each year — while paying all artists and crew competitively — would not be possible without significant investment through sponsorships, grants and individual donors. Levitt’s mission is grounded in the case that live music in shared spaces strengthens communities, creates social cohesion, increases public safety, and leads to better health outcomes, a belief shared by its returning Season Title Sponsor Kaiser Permanente.
“Our integrated care and coverage model reflects our commitment to advancing whole-person health, and partnering with a venue that brings people together through free, accessible music experiences aligns perfectly with that mission,” Amy Whited, Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Community Health for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. “Healthy people need healthy communities to live and work, and we know that strong, vibrant civic and cultural life are vital for supporting communities’ health.”
In addition to its annual free series, Levitt partners with promoters and festivals to host ticketed events — previously announced highlights include Hip Hop on the Hill ft. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony with Dizzy Wright, Lil Eazy-E, and Seuss Mace on May 22, and The Great American Beer Festival® October 10–11, with the premier brewers’ event moving to the outdoors for the fi rst time this year.
Additional free shows, ticketed events, Yoga on the Lawn dates, openers and more surprises will be announced this spring. Visit www.levittdenver.org for details, and subscribe to the newsletter for the latest updates.
5/23 Rock de Mayo ft. iZCALLi
5/29 Between Friends with Fly by Midnight — presented by DUPB
5/30 Brazilian Day
6/5 Pride Kickoff with Tiana Major9 — presented by The Sapphic Social Club
6/6 Steph Strings
6/7 Central City Opera Presents Drag Me to the Opera
6/12 Fleetmac Wood
6/13 Sunsquabi
6/26 The Bright Light Social Hour
6/27 J. Roddy Walston & The Automatic Band
7/3 High Fade
7/4 Flobots with Espiaille and DCI Tour
7/17 Las Cafeteras — presented by LCAC & MSU
7/18 Girls Rock Denver Showcase ft. Headliner TBA
7/31 Dessa with Kayla Marque
8/1 Shakedown Street Presents Jerry Day
8/14 Rebirth Brass Band with Deltaphonic
9/5 Mo Lowda & the Humble
9/18 La Santa Cecilia
Lineup subject to change. More headliner announcements, support and event details to come.
RSVP and limited Premium Upgrade tickets for the first announced free concerts are AVAILABLE NOW at levittdenver.org. While RSVP is not required, it is strongly encouraged in order to get important event updates and to help the Levitt team prepare for an enjoyable community event.
Premium Upgrade tickets offer concert goers early entry, dedicated bar or priority line, one free drink and access to a premium viewing section. Membership options offer season-long benefits and exclusive event access, find more at: www.levittdenver.org/memberships. For more information about tickets, parking, venue information, premium upgrades, and donations please visit https://www.levittdenver.org.
2026 SEASON SPONSORS CONFIRMED TO DATE:
Kaiser Permanente — 2026 Season Title Sponsor
Breckenridge Brewery
Corazon Printing
Cutwater Spirits
Michelob Ultra
NUTRL
Pepsi
Gruvi
Collegiate Peaks Bank
Corazon Printing
Mike Gellman / Dad Rock Etc.
Kentwood Realty
KEW Realty
Moneta
Power Equipment Specialists
About Levitt Pavilion Denver:
The mission of Levitt Pavilion Denver is to build community through music, providing access to more than 50 free concerts and events each year in a welcoming, all-ages outdoor setting. As an independent 501(c)(3), Levitt operates in a unique public-private partnership with Denver Parks & Recreation.
Since its opening, Levitt Pavilion has become a community gathering place and destination venue in the region, with programming that reflects the diversity of the Denver Metro Area. In addition to booking an eclectic season, Levitt partners with other nonprofits and cultural leaders to ensure that its programming authentically and respectfully represents various cultures, engages audiences on a foundation of trust, and embodies its mission of building community through music. Beyond the concert stage, Levitt is committed to nurturing the next generation of industry leaders through workforce development initiatives, including 12-week paid summer internships.
While Levitt Pavilion Denver is locally operated and supported, it is part of a national network of changemakers and nonprofits dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues and concert sites are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
In 2026, the Levitt network is presenting 650+ free concerts in over 50 towns and cities across the country, with audiences of nearly 1 million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships.
Find out more about the Levitt Foundation and the nation-wide network of Levitt venues: https://www.levitt.org | More about Levitt Pavilion Denver at https://www.levittdenver.org