Summer nights were made for music, laughter, and a little dancing on the grass. These outdoor concerts are free (unless noted), family-friendly, and full of good vibes all season long! Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs or a blanket, some snacks or a picnic dinner, sunscreen, bugspray, and maybe a few bubbles or glow sticks for extra fun!
Find all concerts on our Calendar by looking for the music notes (🎶) emoji!
CASTLE PINES |
Summer Concert Series
Elk Ridge Park, 7005 Mira Vista Ln, Castle Pines - NEW LOCATION
FREE | June - July 6:00pm - 8:00pm | August 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pack a blanket, bring a chair, grab some snacks, and settle in for incredible live music under the evening sky.
- June 28 (6-8 p.m.): That Eighties Band
- July 26 (6-8 p.m.): Narrow Gauge
- August 16 (5-7 p.m.): The Long Run
CASTLE ROCK |
Castle Rock Band Free Family Concerts
Festival Park, 300 2nd St, 80104
FREE | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
- Saturday, May 23 - Memorial Day Concert - Festival Park
- Saturday, July 4th - Independance Day Concert - Festival Park
- Saturday, August 15 - Summer Evening Concert - Festival Park
- Saturday, September 26 - Autumn Afternoon Concert - Festival Park
- Saturday, October 3 - SFA Concert - St. Francis Church
- Sunday, December 13 - Christmas Concert - Location TBD
Jazz in the Park
Festival Park, 300 2nd St, 80104
FREE | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Each Wednesday of June, July & August from 6:30-8:00 pm Jason Bower and Castle Rock Music entertain locals and visitors with the cool sounds of jazz music in Festival Park. This event is a low key, pop up style event that is intentionally paired down. There will be no stage, no vendors and no alcohol served in order to create a relaxing, laid back vibe. Small town simplicity at its finest.
- Wednesdays in June, July, and August
First Friday Series
Festival Park, 300 2nd St, 80104
FREE | 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Head to Festival Park on the first Friday of June, July and August to enjoy live music, kids' activities, food trucks, cocktails and a free 5K fun run.
- June 5 - Mallrats
- July 3 - The Arena Rock Show
- August 7 - Six Million Dollar Band
Rock the Mountain at Outlets at Castle Rock
Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd, 80108
FREE | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Get ready for a full season of free live music at the Rock the Mountain | Summer Weekend Concert Series! Join us all summer long for great bands, mountain views, and the perfect weekend vibe. All shows run 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM unless noted.
- May 23 – Ryan Dart (Rock / Acoustic)
- May 24 – LEE & Co. (Acoustic / Pop)
- May 30 – Jordan Yewey (Acoustic / Rock)
- May 31 – Blaze Duo (Acoustic Rock)
- June 6 – Ryan Mecillas (Acoustic / Rock)
- June 7 – Grey Rails (Rock / Americana)
- June 13 (12–3 PM) – Jordan Yewey (Acoustic / Rock)
- June 14 – Hot Boots Duo (Country / Acoustic)
- June 20 – Paige & The Rage (Rock)
- June 21 – Clay Cutler (Acoustic / Country)
- June 27 – Blue Moon Band (Rock / Blues)
- June 28 – Joseph Gacioch (Acoustic / Folk)
- July 4 – Radio Revolution (Rock)
- July 5 – Def Trio (Rock / Blues)
- July 11 – Blues Frequency (Blues / Rock)
- July 12 – The Dollhouse Thieves (Indie / Rock)
- July 18 – Rayna Marie (Acoustic / Pop)
- July 19 – Willie Lee Rogers (Country / Acoustic)
- July 25 – Revenant Band (Rock)
- July 26 – Alex Nikiforoff (Acoustic / Rock)
- August 1 – TBD
- August 2 – High Lonesome (Bluegrass)
- August 8 – Crystal Visions (Rock)
- August 9 – Opal Grove (Indie / Rock)
- August 15 – Regretfully Polite (Acoustic / Rock)
- August 16 – Pick Axe Posse (Rock)
- August 22 – Greg Hoy & The Boys (Rock)
- August 23 – Carlos & Crew (Rock / Latin)
- August 29 – Gone2Long (Rock / Country)
- August 30 – 6202 Band (Rock)
- September 5 – Aftershock (Rock)
Summer Concert Series
The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy, 80109
$45-$80 | Gates open at 6:00pm. | Opener at 7:00pm | Headliner at 8:30pm
Get ready for a milestone 10th anniversary season of the Summer Concert Series. For longtime fans or first-time attendees, this milestone season promises unforgettable performances, summer nights filled with music, and a few extra celebratory touches along the way.
- June 26 - The Marshal Tucker Band
- July 18 - Jackson Dean
- August 1 - Fitz and The Tantrums
- August 15 - Cheap Trick
- August 29 - Still the Same: A Bob Seger Tribute with the Denver Pops Orchestra
Tunes for Trails/Perks for Parks
The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy, 80109
FREE | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Pack a picnic and enjoy some time with the family before the show. Food and alcohol will also be available for purchase. No outside beverages are allowed except one factory-sealed water bottle per person. Accepting donations for the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation.
- June18 - The Rick Lewis Project
- July 16 - That Eighties Band
- August 20 - Santa Rios
- September 17 - Ninety Percent 90s
ELIZABETH |
Friday Night Market & Music
Running Creek Park, 500 E. Kiowa Ave, 80107
FREE | 5:00pm - 9:00pm
The Elizabeth Friday Night Market features ten weeks of local vendors, live music, food trucks, beer, and wine. The fun begins at 5:00 PM.
- Fridays, June 12 - August 14
HIGHLANDS RANCH |
Summer Concert Series
Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St, 80130
FREE | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bring a blanket, a picnic, or money to purchase food truck treats and enjoy dinner and live music while watching the sun set behind the Rocky Mountains.
- June 4 - Shelvis and the Roustabouts
- June 11 - Tumbledown Shack
- June 18 - Red Rock Vixens
- June 25 - Northwoods Band
- July 9 - 90's Til Dawn
- July 16 - Bullet the Blue Sky
- July 23 - Chili Powder
- July 30 - Thumpin'
LARKSPUR |
Music in the Park
Larkspur Community Park, 8850 Spruce Mountain Rd, 80118
FREE | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bring a camping chair, a blanket, and your ready-to-sing-along attitude! Even though the event is free for all ages, consider bringing a $10 donation to a selected nonprofit organization for each event.
- June 12 – Delta Sonics | Blues
- June 26 – WireWood Station | Country
- July 10 – Skytown Rockers | Reggae/Ska
- July 24 – Atomic Drifters | Oldies
- Aug 14 – Mid Life Crisis | Classic Rock
- Aug 28 – Looking Back | Classic Rock
LONE TREE |
Backyard Beats
Sweetwater Park, 8300-1/2 Sweetwater Rd, 80124
FREE | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Community concerts that brings music, food, and fun together under the open sky!
RidgeGate Summer Beats
Prairie Sky Park, 10249 RidgeGate Circle, 80124
FREE | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy a free summertime concert out on the grass in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center
- June 16 - Red Rock Vixens
- July 7 - Steve Thomas Band
Tunes on the Terrace
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, 80124
Individual tickets start at $40 | Four-show package $200 reserved/premium | $175 lawn/standard | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace – an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. The stars are out this summer! Please note NO CHAIRS may be brought into the theater. You may bring blankets or cushions. No umbrellas will be allowed in the theater.
- June 11: Gerald Albright's Lone Tree Sessions: An Evening with Patti Austin
- June 26: New Orleans Suspects
- July 10: Chicken Wire Empire
- July 24: Peter Oyloe's Nashville at Night
PARKER |
Discovery Park Concert Series
Discovery Park, 20115 E. Mainstreet, 80134
FREE | 6:30pm - 8pm
Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and beach blankets and soak in the sounds of summer!
- June 4 - The Elegant Plums
- June 11 - The Violent Pines
- June 18 - Lucky Catch
- June 25 - Boogie Machine
- July 2 - Army Band of the Colorado National Guard
- July 9 - Jakarta Band
- July 16 - Caltucky
- July 23 - El Passo Lasso
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of event information. However, we recommend checking with the venue to ensure an event has not been changed or canceled.
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