Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series Schedule 2024

Concerts at the Denver Botanic Gardens are really special! In their own words, their summer series “offers an unrivaled ambiance of thousands of blooming plants and the crystal clear music of some of the world’s most sought­-after artists.” It’s the truth. What that means is you can explore all those botanicals before settling on the lawn to watch world-class music. The schedule this year is stellar and I can’t wait to get back to this fun outdoor venue during warm weather.

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P.S. Below are also some important notes about attending shows at the Gardens. Have a great time!

Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series Schedule 2024

Emmylou Harris
Thursday, June 20

John Craigie feat. Laurie Shook (of Shook Twins)
and special guest Langhorne Slim
Wednesday, July 10

DeVotchKa with Grande Orquesta Navarre
Thursday, July 11

Watchhouse with Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves
Sunday, July 21

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Devon Gilfillian
Monday, July 22

Las Cafeteras and Flor de Toloache
Tuesday, July 30

Graham Nash
Tuesday, August 6

Angelique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello
Wednesday, August 7

Arlo Parks
Thursday, August 8

Gregory Porter
Thursday, August 15

Food & Beverages

Bring Your Own

• Concert attendees are allowed to bring in food and beverages, including alcohol in the original container. Please drink responsibly.
• Alcohol is not available for purchase anywhere on the property.
• The Gardens encourages sustainable packaging and minimal waste for any food or beverage brought onsite. Green Team volunteers will be available at waste stations around the UMB Bank Amphitheater to help sort compost, recycling and trash.

Onsite Restaurants and Vendors

• Food will be available for purchase in Offshoots Café and the Hive Garden Bistro. Last food order taken at 8:30 p.m.
• Alcohol is allowed at concerts, but it is not available for purchase anywhere on the property.
• A concessionaire will be selling packaged snacks in front of Offshoots Café.

Parking

• All concerts take place at 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206.
• Limited complimentary parking is available in the public parking complex located between York and Josephine streets. Parking fills very quickly; alternate transportation is recommended.
• If you park on a side street, please be respectful of our neighbors and read all parking signs. Parking restrictions will be in effect on certain streets. Denver Botanic Gardens is not responsible for parking tickets.
• Consider using these alternate modes of transportation:
• RTD: Use routes #24 (York and Josephine streets) or #10 (12th Avenue) to access the Gardens.
• Bicycle Colorado and Bike Streets: The Gardens joins Bicycle Colorado and Bike Streets in encouraging cycling as a form of transportation.
• Bike racks are available at the York Street main entrance.

Seating Areas

• Concert seating is general admission, first-come, first-served.
• The primary seating areas are grassy slopes surrounding a stage. Seating is in the round on all four sides of the stage.
• Sidewalks must remain clear around the bowl of the UMB Bank Amphitheater.
• Seating in surrounding garden beds, including on rocks, is not permitted.

Gardens Access

• Concert attendees are invited to explore the Gardens after doors open and during the concert.
• The Gardens is open for daytime admission on concert days, but a separate daytime admission ticket is required. No daytime patrons, even those with concert tickets for that evening, will be permitted to stay within the grounds after 3 p.m.
• The Shop at the Gardens, Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory and the Freyer – Newman Center galleries will be closed.

Chairs

• Low-profile chairs are permitted ONLY if the total chair height (including legs) does not exceed 28 inches in upright position.
• All chairs are subject to inspection prior to admittance. Please have your chair(s) available for inspection upon entry.
• Chairs exceeding the maximum height must be returned to your vehicle or stored at the entry gate for the duration of the concert.
• Camping stools are not permitted.
• Low-profile chairs can be rented or purchased near the UMB Bank Amphitheater, first-come, first-served.

Accepted Items

• Food and beverages (alcohol must be in the original container)
• Picnic baskets and coolers
• Umbrellas – please be courteous in using umbrellas and respect the attendees sitting behind you
• Blankets or tarps
• Binoculars
• Purses and backpacks
• Low-profile chairs (see Chairs section above for acceptable chairs)

Hope you have a great time at the Gardens. Check out other music posts!