Denver Botanic Gardens Announces Summer Concert Lineup

Indie rock, blues, roots-rock, jazz, and folk acts to perform at popular outdoor venue

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

The Denver Botanic Gardens has unveiled its summer concert lineup, featuring a diverse array of acclaimed indie rock, blues, roots-rock, jazz, and folk artists. The series, produced in partnership with Swallow Hill Music, will run from June through August at the Gardens' outdoor venue.

Why it matters

The Denver Botanic Gardens summer concert series is a highly anticipated annual event that draws music fans from across the region to enjoy performances in the beautiful outdoor setting. The lineup features both established and up-and-coming acts, catering to a wide range of musical tastes.

The details

The summer concert series will include performances by indie rock acts like Soccer Mommy, Band of Horses, and The Beths, as well as blues, roots-rock, jazz, and folk favorites such as Grace Potter, Allen Stone, Chris Botti, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Tickets will go on sale to the public starting March 16, with a pre-sale for Denver Botanic Gardens and Swallow Hill Music members beginning March 11.

  • The summer concert series will run from June through August 2026.
  • Tickets will go on sale to the public starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • A pre-sale for Denver Botanic Gardens and Swallow Hill Music members will be held from March 11-13, 2026.

The players

Denver Botanic Gardens

A popular outdoor venue in Denver, Colorado that hosts an annual summer concert series in partnership with Swallow Hill Music.

Swallow Hill Music

A non-profit organization that books the performers for the Denver Botanic Gardens summer concert series.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Denver Botanic Gardens summer concert series will go on sale to the public starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, with a pre-sale for Denver Botanic Gardens and Swallow Hill Music members beginning on March 11.

The takeaway

The Denver Botanic Gardens' summer concert lineup offers music fans a diverse array of acclaimed indie rock, blues, roots-rock, jazz, and folk acts, cementing the venue's reputation as a premier outdoor destination for live music in the region.