Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series 2026 Lineup

There is something uniquely great about seeing live music at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The York Street location turns into one of the most relaxed and scenic venues in the city each summer. You are surrounded by trees, flowers, and skyline peeks while the sun drops behind the stage. It is seated, it is chill, but it still delivers that communal live music energy we all want when the weather warms up in Denver.

The 2026 Summer Concert Series, presented by UMB and produced in partnership with Swallow Hill Music, has officially announced its lineup. As usual, the programming mixes indie, folk, soul, jazz, bluegrass, and legacy acts in a way that works perfectly for this setting.

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2026 Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series Lineup

John Craigie and Blind Pilot – Tuesday, June 23

Grace Potter – Tuesday, July 7

Allen Stone – Wednesday, July 8

Soccer Mommy – Thursday, July 9

Chris Botti – Thursday, July 16

Judy Collins with Bruce Cockburn – Wednesday, July 22

Watchhouse – Sunday, July 26

The Beths and Beach Bunny – Wednesday, July 29

The Infamous Stringdusters – Tuesday, August 4

Band Of Horses – Thursday, August 6

Gregory Porter – Monday, August 10

Steel Pulse – Tuesday, August 11

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue – Wednesday, August 12

Sam Bush and Paul Hoffman – Monday, August 17

Membership presales begin March 11 and run through March 13 depending on level, with public on sale starting March 16. These shows often sell out, especially the bigger indie and legacy names, so planning ahead matters.

If you have never done a concert at the Gardens, this is a solid year to start. The scale is intimate, the sound is consistently good, and the atmosphere is distinctly Denver summer. Lawn chairs, early evening light, and strong booking choices make this series one of the more dependable live music experiences in the city.

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