People sitting on the grass are enjoying an outdoor concert.

Summer Concert Series

World-class musicians perform in an unparalleled venue: the UMB Amphitheater in the heart of Denver Botanic Gardens.

June – August, various dates

Continuing a decades-long tradition, the Summer Concert Series Presented by UMB features a wide variety of musicians performing in the spectacular setting of the Gardens’ York Street location. Concertgoers can wander through gardens between acts for a summer concert evening like no other.

Produced in partnership with Swallow Hill Music.

 

Important details:

  • Tickets must be purchased in advance. No onsite ticket sales.
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged and are non-refundable. All shows take place rain or shine. In case of severe weather cancellation, ticket holders will be emailed. 

DO NOT purchase Summer Concert Series tickets from any website or vendor other than Denver Botanic Gardens. LEARN MORE

Denver Botanic Gardens' website is the only official website to purchase tickets to Summer Concert Series. 

  • Denver Botanic Gardens is not affiliated with any other ticket broker or source.
  • There will be no customer service, authentication or guaranteed support for tickets purchased from a third party or scalper.
  • We do not hold tickets in Will Call for third party tickets, even if you were instructed to pick up your tickets in Will Call by a third-party vendor.
  • Denver Botanic Gardens is not responsible for any ticket transaction or purchase made through any website other than Denver Botanic Gardens.

Anticipated weather delays, and subsequent status updates, will be shared as a banner alert on this website. Please check this website prior to arriving at the Gardens if there is any possibility of inclement weather.


Special Events Refund Policy

2026 Summer Concert Series Lineup 

Membership pre-sale is March 11-13, depending upon membership level. Public ticket sales start March 16. Some concerts may sell out before going on sale to the general public. Become a member today to access tickets during the member presale.

John Craigie and Blind Pilot
Tuesday, June 23
$101, $96 member

Grace Potter
Tuesday, July 7
$106, $101 member

Allen Stone
Wednesday, July 8
$92, $87 member

Soccer Mommy
Thursday, July 9
$84, $79 member

Chris Botti
Thursday, July 16
$100, $95 member

Judy Collins with Bruce Cockburn - Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Tour: A Lifetime Of Songs
Wednesday, July 22
$105, $100 member

Watchhouse
Sunday, July 26
$92, $87 member

The Beths and Beach Bunny
Wednesday, July 29
$95, $90 member

The Infamous Stringdusters
Tuesday, August 4
$90, $85 member

Band Of Horses
Thursday, August 6
$103, $98 member

Gregory Porter
Monday, August 10
$107, $102 member

Steel Pulse
Tuesday, August 11
$85, $80 member

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Wednesday, August 12
$102, $97 member

Sam Bush and Paul Hoffman
Monday, August 17
$100, $95 member

 

2026 Evenings al Fresco


Enjoy soft serenades from local musicians performing throughout the Gardens. The lineup will be announced later this spring and ticket sales will start in mid-May.

Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Monday, July 13
Wednesday, July 15
Monday, July 27

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