Levitt Pavilion Denver is proud to release the first wave of free concert announcements for their Free Summer Concert Series in Ruby Hill Park this summer. Levitt Pavilion Denver continues to build community through music with their continued support of local musicians, career development programs, and increasing access to the arts through their free concert series.
The nonprofit music venue is funded by donations, sponsorships, and onsite concession sales. While the concerts are free to attend, donations make Levitt Pavilion Denver possible. Levitt has launched its annual fundraising campaign to raise $25,000 to support this upcoming concert season, beginning on May 13th.
“After experiencing a year without live music in 2020, then an extremely arduous but gratifying comeback season in 2021, we are thrilled to enter our fifth season of providing family-friendly outdoor concerts where our friends and neighbors can reconnect,” Executive Director and Founder, Chris Zacher says. “With the tenuous economic situation our country is facing, free all-ages concerts are an essential meeting ground for our community to come together free of financial barriers. This year, we’re focused on the ways we can provide truly exceptional live music experiences to our audience that would otherwise pose a financial challenge. We’re not just putting on free concerts, we’re working to put on some of the best concerts around, period.”
This season marks some significant developments for the non-profit as it is the first season booked entirely by new talent buyer, Randall Frazier, previously of Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, Mercury Cafe, and The Walnut Room. Frazier’s approach has been to lean into Levitt’s priorities of diversity and local music discovery while booking world-class, established talent. After a series of production upgrades proved beneficial in 2021, Levitt has again moved to improve their sound, lighting and LED screen equipment, set to utilize a state of the art Meyer “Panther” system, one of the first to be installed in the country.
“We are so excited to launch our annual fundraising campaign in support of all the incredible nights of music under the stars we have to look forward to this summer,” Marketing & Development Director, Jessi Whitten adds. “Music lovers know concerts can be prohibitively expensive, but Levitt seeks to make music accessible, not only by making them free for all Coloradoans to attend, but by making the act of donating central to our process for those looking to give back. Whether it’s the equivalent of the cost of one regular concert ticket or a major philanthropic gift, donors can enjoy a summer of music knowing that they made it possible.”
Donations made during the fund drive will be rewarded with a special “thank you” on Levitt’s LED screen throughout the season, and for donations of $100 or more, an exclusive t-shirt only available during this fundraising campaign designed by local artist Joe Murray, AKA Auberon Design. Donations to support Levitt can be made at levittdenver.org
Levitt Pavilion Denver’s 2022 free concert season will begin on May 13th and run through early October. VIP tickets will go on-sale Friday 2/25 at 10am and free RSVP will open a month before concert dates. RSVP is not required to attend free concerts, but is highly encouraged.
* Support to be added. Lineup subject to change.
^Performs in Spanish
5/13/2022 Son Rompe Pera*^
5/20/2022 Black Uhuru with Dylans Dharma plus special guest Selasee & The Fafa Family
5/22/2022 La Santa Cecilia*^
5/26/2022 Los Amigos Invisibles*^
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Through a partnership with Live Nation Colorado, Levitt Pavilion Denver will also house a number of ticketed concerts throughout the summer season, including Tears for Fears, Elvis Costello, STS9 and more. Tickets are available through http://www.ticketmaster.com or http://www.levittdenver.org.
Live Nation Colorado’s Levitt Pavilion Denver 2022 Ticketed Concert Schedule
5/14/2022 Big Head Todd & The Monsters with The Samples & Freddy Jones Band
5/29/2022 Tears for Fears with Garbage
For more information about tickets, parking, venue information, VIP upgrades, and donations please visit http://www.levittdenver.org.
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About Levitt Pavilion Denver
Levitt Pavilion Denver is a non-profit established with the purpose of building community through music. We believe in embracing the local, including the musicians, architects, staff, artists and sponsors. Levitt Pavilion Denver is more than just another music venue – it is a nexus for local non-profits and arts groups across the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Ruby Hill Park, Levitt Pavilion Denver features:
● 50 free concerts annually with local, regional, national and international acts
● A rich spectrum of music genres: R&B, country, rock, Latin, blues, jazz, and more
● Relaxed, open lawn setting
● Local food vendors
● State-of-the-art sound and lighting
● Easily accessible location near public transportation and bike paths
● Family-friendly environment
Outside of the Levitt Pavilion Denver concert series, the state-of-the-art amphitheater is available for use by schools, arts organizations, outside promoters and other non-profits. Learn more at http://www.levittdenver.org, and follow Twitter @levittdenver, Facebook facebook.com/levittpaviliondenver and Instagram @levitt_denver.
Levitt Pavilioin Denver Announces First Wave of 2022 Free Concerts
