As the summer sun stretches its warm embrace over Denver, the Mile High City prepares to resonate with the melodies of free concerts. Grab your picnic blanket, gather your friends, and immerse yourself in the rhythm of Denver’s summer symphony.
Axios Denver recently rounded up some of the best free concerts this season.
Celebrating 38 years, this concert series runs throughout the summer at City Park’s bandshell. Enjoy food trucks with everything from ice cream to sushi, burgers to pizza, while listening to highlights such as:
June 9: Stafford Hunter and Jazz Explorations
June 16: Mistura Fina
June 23: Zimbira
June 30: Hazel Miller and the Collective
July 7: JoFoJe & Same Cloth
July 14: Delta Sonics Blues Revue
July 21: Denver Jazz Orchestra
July 28: Nelson Rangell
August 4: Jakarta
This nonprofit venue is located at Ruby Hill Park, featuring a grass amphitheater. Pack a soft-sided cooler with food and a picnic blanket or lawn chair to enjoy these musicians under the stars. This summer’s free series includes:
June 8: The Drop 4th Annual Block Party with Common
June 13: Buffalo Nichols with Bison Bone
June 20: Sunny War with Grant Sabin
June 28: Fishbone with Roka Hueka
July 6: The Revival Featuring Flobots and Kayla Marque
July 14: Black Opry Revue with Jimbo Darville and The Truckadours
July 18: The White Buffalo with Patrick Dethlefs
August 1: Alysha Brilla with The Hardly Nevers
August 3: Shakedown Street
August 11: Miguel Espinoza Fusion with Michele Castro
August 17: Wailing Souls / Itals
Whether it’s the smooth jazz melodies at City Park Jazz or the eclectic beats at the Levitt Pavilion, there’s something for every musical palate. So, why break the bank when you can groove to the rhythm of summer for free?