Joel Rekiel, @joelrekiel
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Break out your calendars: and start planning those picnics: Levitt Pavilion Denver just released its first free concert lineup for the 2026 season, and shows in this outdoor venue are a highlight of summer in Denver.
Starting in May and running into early October, the nonprofit 6,500-capacity venue in Ruby Hill Park will present more than forty free concerts and community events. The lineup includes old favorites such as Flobots, Dessa and Shakedown Street, as well as Levitt debuts including Between Friends, Sunsquabi, Tiana Major9 and J. Roddy Walston & The Automatic Band.
“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,” says Meghan McNamara, president and CEO of Levitt Pavilion Denver in the lineup announcement. “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.”
In addition to its annual free series, Levitt partners with promoters and festivals to host ticketed events; previously announced highlights include Hip on the Hill featuring 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.
Additional free shows, ticketed events, Yoga on the Lawn dates, openers and more will be announced this spring. In the meantime, here’s the lineup announced today, March 3 (303 Day!).
May 23: Rock de Mayo featuring iZCALLi
May 29: Between Friends with Fly by Midnight — presented by DUPB
May 30: Brazilian Day
June 5: The Sapphic Social Club presents Pride Kickoff with Tiana Major9
June 6: Steph Strings
June 7: Central City Opera Presents Drag Me to the Opera
June 12: Fleetmac Wood
June 13: Sunsquabi
June 26: The Bright Light Social Hour
June 27: J. Roddy Walston & The Business
July 3: High Fade
July 4: Flobots with Espiaille and DCI Tour
July 17: LCAC & MSU Presents Las Cafeteras
July 18: Girls Rock Denver Showcase
July 31: Dessa with Kayla Marque
August 1: Shakedown Street Presents Jerry Day
August 14 Rebirth Brass Band with Deltaphonic
September 5: Mo Lowda & the Humble
September 19: La Santa Cecilia
RSVP and Premium Upgrade tickets for the first free concerts are available now at levittdenver.org. Premium Upgrade tickets offer early entry, dedicated bar or priority line, one free drink and access to a premium viewing section.
You can also become a member, with options including season-long benefits and exclusive event access. For more information, go to www.levitt.org.
And watch for more announcements this spring!
