Break out the lawn chairs. Throw a blanket on the grass. Kick off your shoes. If you’re a lover of live music, Colorado Springs has you covered. You can get a free outdoor summer concert almost every day of the week, no matter what your favorite style is. Here’s your guide to outdoor summer concerts in 2025, organized by day of the week. Please be sure to verify all times and dates with concert organizers as details may change. Always bring your lawn chair or preferred seating and be prepared for changes in the weather. And check back as we update the list with new concerts.
Monday Summer Concerts
Manitou Springs Little London Winds Concerts
Mondays from June 16 – Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
Soda Springs Park, 42 Park Ave., Manitou Springs
June 16: Little London Winds “People’s Choice”
June 23: Little London Winds “Rock Out”
June 30: Little London Winds “America the Beautiful”
July 7: Little London Winds “Way Out West”
July 14: Little London Winds “Beauties & Beasts: A Disney Concert”
July 21: Little London Winds “An Evening on Broadway”
July 28: Little London Winds “A Tapestry of Tunes”
Aug. 4: Little London Winds “Epic Adventures in Film Music”
Aug. 11: Little London Winds “People’s Choice”
See below for Manitou’s Friday Summer Concert Series with varied artists.
Monument Valley Park Musical Mondays
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Monument Valley Park, lawn west of the Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St.
July 7: Susan Rissman Trio (blues and jazz)
July 14: Piano Sam and His Band (pop and rock)
July 21: WireWood Station (variety, harmonies, instrumentals)
July 28: Grapefruit Moon (contemporary folk, pop, indie, blues)
Tuesdays
Paint the Town Blue in Old Colorado City
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Presented by Dizzy Charlie’s and the Pikes Peak Blues Community
Bancroft Park, 2408 W. Colorado Ave.
June 3: The 719 Band
June 10: Rafiel & The Roomshakers
June 17: Jake Loggins Band
June 24: The Moldy Figs
July 1: Randy Stephens and the Grove Makers
July 8: The Vindicators
July 15: Hoodoo Honey
July 22: Thomas Owen
July 29: Delta Sonics with Al Chesis
Aug. 5: Totum Colloquium
Aug. 12: Lisa McCall
Aug. 19: Chantil Dukart
Aug. 26: Tasty House
Sept. 2: Peak Big Band
Sept. 9: Academy Jazz Ensemble
Sept. 16: Austin Johnson
Wednesday Summer Concerts
Hillside Gardens and Event Center Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, May 14 – Oct. 1, 6-8:30 p.m.
OK, so this concert series is NOT FREE. Note that admission is $18. It includes one beverage and three bands each night. But we’re including the popular concerts anyway for their great garden setting.
1006 S. Institute St.
May 14: Rafiel & the Roomshakers, Brandon Henderson & Taylor Biskup, John Wise & the Tribe
May 21: Steelhenge, Jeremy Facknitz, El Paso County Outlaws
May 28: Red Rocks Rebellion, Roma Ransom, John Wise & the Tribe
June 4: Delta Sonics, Graham Good & the Painters, The Psychedelegates
June 11: SofaKillers, Manitou Strings, John Wise & the Tribe
June 18: SoapDish, Icons, 3 Car Garage
June 25: Grizzly Gopher, Roma Ransom, John Wise & the Tribe
July 2: El Paso County Outlaws, Will Overman Band, The Psychedelegates
July 9: John Wise & the Tribe, A Brother’s Fountain, DJ Rocky Ross
July 16: WireWood Station, Roma Ransom, Rafiel & the Roomshakers
July 23: Ryan Flores, Brother Ryan, John Wise & the Tribe
July 30: The Martini Shot, Graham Good & the Painters, Blue Frog
Aug. 6: SoapDish, Hand Turkey Band, John Wise & the Tribe
Aug. 13: Pending, Spinphony, Starburn
Aug. 20: Grizzly Gopher, Here Sometimes, Grits & Greens
Aug. 27: WireWood Station, Sturtz, John Wise & the Tribe
Sept. 3: Nube Nueve, Rafiel & the Roomshakers, Patchworks Jack
Sept. 10: Zeppelin Alive Band, Trevor Michael, John Wise & the TribeSept. 17: Mimic, A Brother’s Fountain, 9’s a Pair – The Fireman Band
Sept. 24: SofaKillers, Brandon Henderson & Taylor Biskup, Dave & Jerry
Oct. 1: Collective Groove, Roma Ransom, John Wise & the Tribe
Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series
Wednesdays June 4 – July 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
701 Manitou Ave.
June 4: Jeremy Facknitz
June 11: The Mitguards
June 18: Manitou Strings
June 25: Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band
July 2: Crystal and the Curious
July 9: Academy Jazz Ensemble
July 16: Grapefruit Moon
July 23: Ricky Sweum
Monument Concerts in the Park
Wednesdays June 4 – Aug. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Limbach Park, 151 Front St., Monument
June 4: Cactus Cat
June 11: Kopesetic
June 18: King Stan Band
June 25: Hot Boots Band
July 9: Ashtonz
July 16: Mimic
July 23: The 719 Band
July 30: Skin&Bones
Aug. 6: Vinyl Nation
Aug. 13: Mojo Filter
Aug. 20: WireWood Station
Aug. 27: Mimic
Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band Series
The series rotates between the three venues on Wednesdays May 21 – Aug. 27, 6 p.m.
Bancroft Park, Old Colorado City, 2408 W. Colorado Ave.
Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave.
Trinity Brewing, 1466 Garden of the Gods Rd.
Trinity Brewing
May 21: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
June 4: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
June 18: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
July 9: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Aug. 6: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Aug. 20: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Sept. 3: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Sept. 10: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Bancroft Park
June 25: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
July 23: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Aug. 27: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Sept. 24: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Broadmoor Community Church
July 2: Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Thursdays
Banning Lewis Ranch Summer Concerts
Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
No pets please.
Vista Water Park at Banning Lewis Ranch, 8833 Vista Del Pico Blvd.
May 22: The Long Run: A Tribute to the Eagles
June 5: Wendy Woo (pop, rock, variety)
June 19: The Martini Shot Band (classics, pop, rock, variety)
July 4 (Friday, 7-9 p.m.): Collective Groove Band (dance party band)
July 17: SofaKillers (rock, pop, classics)
July 24: Dotsero (variety, pop, classics, rock, jazz)
Black Forest Summer Music in the Park
Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m.
Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd.
June 19: Front Range Big Band
June 26: Academy Jazz Ensemble
July 3: Peak Big Band
July 10: Kicks Big Band
July 17: Loose Connections
July 24: Bill Emery Band
July 31: Swing Factory
Aug. 7: Kicks Quartet
Aug. 14: Bud Gordon & Friends
Creekwalk Live Music in the Amphitheater
Shows are on select Thursdays, May 29 – Sept. 4 at 6-8 p.m.
Creekwalk, 100 E. Cheyenne Road
May 29: Wendy Woo (pop, rock)
June 12: The Martini Shot (classics, pop)
June 26: Black Rose (country, pop, Americana)
July 10: Grass It Up (pop, bluegrass)
July 24: Spinphony (electric string quartet)
Aug. 7: SofaKillers (pop, rock, classics)
Aug. 21: Dotsero (pop, jazz, classic)
Sept. 4: Ashlee & The Longshot Revival (pop, country)
Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Summer Concert Series
Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Food trucks open at 5 p.m. Dogs are welcome.
Westmoor Park, 3315 Water St.
June 12: El Paso County Outlaws Band
El Paso County Outlaws Band Facebook
Fridays
Bristol Brewing Music in the Yard
Fridays from June 7 – July 26 at 6 p.m.
Bristol Brewing Company in the Schoolyard at Ivywild, 1604 S. Cascade Ave.
June 6: The River Arkansas
June 13: WireWood Station
June 20: Soapdish
June 27: SofaKillers
July 4: Ty Gibbs
July 11: Narrow Gauge
July 18: Rafiel & the Roomshakers
July 25: Red Rock Rebellion
First & Main Summer Concert Series
Fridays in June and July, 5-7 p.m.
First & Main Town Center, 3650 New Center Point
June 6: SofaKillers
June 13: Kopesetic
June 20: The Guardians Band
June 27: Zeppelin Alive
July 4: Run with Scissors
July 11: Soapdish
July 18: WireWood Station
July 25: The Martini Shot
Grace and St. Stephen’s Jazz in the Garden
Every other Friday May 30 – Aug. 22, 7 p.m.
Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 601 N. Tejon St.
May 30: Look’ee Here
June 13: Trēo
June 27: Paul Musso Quartet
July 11: Tony Exum Jr.
July 25: Pikes Peak Musicians Association Jazz Orchestra
Aug. 8: USAFA Falconaires
Aug. 22: Hennessy 6
Shops at Briargate Music Under the Mountains
Fridays in July, 5-7 p.m.
Pikes Peak Patio next to Ted’s Montana Grill at the Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1685 Briargate Pkwy.
June 13: The Martini Shot
June 27: Final Eyes
July 11: Wastin; Sole
July 18: Mimic
July 25: Just Dance
Aug. 1: SofaKillers
thepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com
UVC Free Summer Concert Series
Fridays June 6 – Aug. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
University Village Colorado Shopping Center (between Hacienda Colorado and Smashburger), 5246 N. Nevada Ave.
June 6: The Martini Shot (horn-infused party band)
June 13: Shameless (country)
June 20: Wash Park Band (party band, dance, pop)
June 28: Dotsero (contemporary jazz instrumental)
July 4: No Concert
July 11: Chain Station (mountain music, bluegrass, newgrass)
July 18: John King (country)
July 25: The Burroughs (sweaty soul music, dance, funk)
Aug. 1: Buckstein (contemporary country)
Aug. 8: Soul School (dance party, pop, funk, R&B, soul, contemporary)
Aug. 15: Inman Brothers Band (pop, rock, blues, jazz, Americana)
Saturday Summer Concerts
Gold Hill Mesa Music on the Mesa
Select weekends July 12 – Sept. 20, 4-7 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Gold Hill Mesa Community Center, 142 S. Raven Mine Dr.
July 12: Soapdish
Aug. 2: Rafiel & The Roomshakers
Aug. 9: Collective Groove
Aug. 16: 4th ID Band, Steelhenge, 4-8 p.m.
Aug. 23: SofaKillers
Sept. 6: U.S Air Force, Harry Mo & The Cru, 4-8 p.m.
Sept. 13: D11, WireWood Station, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sept. 20: Fall Festival featuring Countrywyde, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sundays
Goat Patch Summer Music Series in the Beer Garden
Sundays, 6-8 p.m.
Goat Patch Brewing, 2727 N. Cascade Ave. #123
May 26: Ryan Flores
June 1: Patchwork Jack
June 8: Randy Stephens & The Groove Makers
June 15: The CRS Band
June 23: Steve Weeks
June 29: John Spengler & The Frenemies
Juy 6: My Girlfriend’s Garage
July 13: Tiny Pockets
July 20: Rafiel & The Roomshakers
Aug. 31: Roma Ransom
Sept. 27: Pourly Edukated
Various Days
More festivals, musical events and summer concerts.
Colorado College Summer Music Festival
Days, times and venues vary June 7-27. Some performances require ticket purchase, but some are free. Here’s a listing of some of the free concerts.
Colorado College: Packard Hall (5 W. Cache La Poudre St.) and Cornerstone Arts Center (825 N. Cascade Ave.)
June 16: Music at Midday, all at 12:15 p.m. in Packard Hall
June 19: Festival Artists Pre-Concert Recital, 5:45 p.m. in Packard Hall
June 18: Music at Midday
June 19: Children’s Orchestra Concerts 9 and 11 a.m.
June 20: Music at Midday
June 21: Fellow Concerto Readings, 2 p.m. in Celeste Theatre
June 23: Music at Midday
June 25: Music at Midday
June 26: Music at Midday
June 26: Festival Artists Pre-Concert Recital, 5:45 p.m. in Packard Hall
June 27: Music at Midday
Green Box Arts Festival
The Green Box Arts Festival includes many concerts and musical performances June 27 – July 1-12. The 4th of July Block Party is free, and these other shows are $5-$10. Check for times and locations. Read more about the festival in Green Box Has Always Had a Big Vision.
6990 Lake St., Green Mountain Falls
June 28: Okee Dokee Brothers, 11 a.m. at Lakeview Terrace
June 29: Icons, 6 p.m. at Lakeview Terrace
July 4: 4th of July Block Party featuring Aerial Aura & The Badda Boom Brass Band, 6-9 p.m. at Green Box Farm Stand
July 6: Lily Henley, 6 p.m. at Lakeview Terrace
July 8: Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 7 p.m. at Sallie Bush Community Building
July 10: Ryan & Ryan: Going Gershwin, 7 p.m.
July 10: Amir Amiri, 10 p.m.
July 11: Amir Amiri, 12 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
June Jubilee
June 14-15, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs
Celebrate art, music, culture and Father’s Day at this art and music festival.
coloradoevents.org/June-jubilee
There’s a lot of live music at local summer festivals too, which you can find in our All the Best Summer Festivals in Colorado Springs. Find more summer concerts and live music listings on our Events page and at PeakRadar.com.
