othing says summer in Colorado like live music beneath open skies. Fourth of July weekend is packed with blockbuster stadium shows, legendary performances at Red Rocks, free concerts in Denver parks and mountain performances that make for the perfect holiday road trip.
Whether you’re staying in the city or escaping to the Rockies, here’s your day-by-day guide to the biggest outdoor concerts happening across Colorado this Independence Day weekend.
Friday, July 3
Zeds Dead with Sippy, Baauer, Holly, HYDRAULIX & LUMBERJVCK
📍Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison
Canadian electronic duo Zeds Dead returns to Red Rocks for another bass-heavy holiday weekend takeover. Expect massive production, high-energy drops, and an all-star lineup of electronic music talent.
Colorado Symphony Independence Eve
📍Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre | Greenwood Village
Celebrate Independence Eve with patriotic favorites, cinematic scores and a spectacular fireworks finale performed by the Colorado Symphony.
Myles Smith with Hazlett
📍Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater | Vail
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith brings his heartfelt folk-pop hits to the mountains alongside Australian indie artist Hazlett for a memorable evening under the stars.
Alex Cruz
📍Snowmass Free Concert Series | Aspen Snowmass
Spend the evening in the Rockies with a free outdoor performance from Alex Cruz as part of Aspen Snowmass’ popular summer concert series.
Saturday, July 4
Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms
📍Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison
Rock fans can relive the soundtrack of the ’90s as Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms bring decades of chart-topping hits to one of the world’s most iconic venues.
Ed Sheeran with Myles Smith & Aaron Rowe
📍Empower Field at Mile High | Denver
One of the biggest concerts of the summer arrives in Denver as Ed Sheeran brings his Mathematics Tour to Empower Field. Joining him are breakout star Myles Smith and singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe.
Flobots
📍Levitt Pavilion Denver
Denver’s own Flobots headline a free hometown performance celebrating community, activism and Colorado music culture.
Sunday, July 5
Andrea Gibson with Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Sara Bareilles & Chris Pureka
📍Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Poet Andrea Gibson joins the Colorado Symphony alongside Grammy winner Sara Bareilles and acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Pureka for a powerful evening celebrating music, storytelling and community at Red Rocks.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
📍Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater | Vail
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs an evening of classical favorites in one of Colorado’s most scenic outdoor amphitheaters.
Tickets
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City Park Jazz featuring Bourbon Brass Band & Badda Boom Brass Band
📍City Park | Denver
Pack a picnic and enjoy one of Denver’s favorite free summer traditions featuring live jazz in the heart of the city.
Why This Weekend Is One of Colorado’s Biggest Music Celebrations
From Ed Sheeran filling Empower Field to bass music at Red Rocks, hometown heroes Flobots at Levitt Pavilion, and unforgettable performances in Vail and Aspen, Fourth of July weekend showcases every corner of Colorado’s thriving outdoor music scene. Whether you’re looking for chart-topping pop, electronic dance music, orchestral performances, or free community concerts, there’s a soundtrack for every holiday celebration.