Music festivals from Denver in city parks to multi-genre camping jamborees in the Rockies, Colorado music festivals hit all the right notes. Check out 10 great ones to get your groove on this summer.

The Colorado Music Festival, helmed by conductor Peter Oundjian, fills the summer with magnificent music in Boulder’s historic, all-wood Chautauqua Auditorium. 2024 highlights include the return of violinist Augustin Hadelich; pianist Olga Kern; and a celebration of Bruckner’s 200th birthday with the CCQ (Cello Quartet).

In Denver, the weekly Concerts on the Green and MoJaBlu concerts at Central Park bring together music and eats. Bring a blanket and kick back on the lawn, or sit in one of the teepee-like pavilions. Enjoy a beer fest and local artisan vendors in addition to the music. This family-friendly event benefits the Denver Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Music Scholarship program.

Rhythms of the Rockies: Denver’s Premier Music Festival Scene

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual music and dance event that features 41 Denver-based dance companies in outdoor movement. Expect to see staged performances, pop-up street performance, traveling parades, a vogue ball, bar crawl, culinary events and dance classes.

From the classical stylings of Beethoven and Mozart paired with local craft beers in Boettcher Concert Hall to a gastronomical celebration of Hispanic culture at Denver Botanic Gardens, these events offer something for everyone. Check out the full lineup of concerts here.