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Boulder Roots Music Festival

August 27–30, 2026


Love live music? Love downtown Boulder?

Boulder Roots Music Festival returns August 27-30, bringing four days of music, culture, and community energy across venues and spaces throughout Boulder.

Downtown Boulder Partnership is proud to serve as an official Ecosystem Partner for the 2026 festival, supporting one of the city’s signature live music experiences.

About the Festival & Experience


Boulder Roots Music Festival is a multi-venue celebration of live music produced in partnership with Roots Music Project and local collaborators. Over four days (August 27–30), the festival transforms Boulder into a connected music experience, activating venues and spaces across the city.

Highlights include:

  • Multi-venue programming across Boulder
  • Four full days of live music (Aug 27–30)
  • Genre-spanning performances and artists
  • National, regional, and emerging talent
  • Community activations and collaborations
  • Daytime, evening, and late-night shows

Full lineup and schedule details will be announced soon.

Explore the Festival

Tickets + Support Downtown Boulder


Your ticket can directly support downtown Boulder

Tickets are available through the official Boulder Roots Music Festival platform.

After purchase, you will receive a confirmation email from Boulder Roots Music Fest. Follow the link in that email and enter the partner code:

DOWNTOWNBOULDERPARTNERSHIP2026

Using this code directs 50% of your ticket purchase back to Downtown Boulder through the Caruso Foundation’s Incentive Grant Program, supporting local arts, events, and community programming throughout the year.

Buy Tickets & Support Downtown

Why It Matters + Downtown Boulder Partnership's Role


This partnership connects festival participation directly to local impact. Every ticket purchased using the Downtown Boulder partner code helps reinvest in Boulder’s cultural ecosystem, supporting public programming, local artists, and downtown events that activate the city year-round.

Downtown Boulder Partnership is proud to serve as an Ecosystem Partner for Boulder Roots Music Festival 2026, supporting local arts and cultural programming, downtown activation, community engagement, and Boulder’s identity as a live music destination.

See the Impact

Boulder Roots Music Festival brings four days of live music, culture, and community across Boulder’s venues. As an Ecosystem Partner, Downtown Boulder Partnership is proud to support the festival and help extend its impact through year-round arts and community programming.

Images Courtesy of Boulder Roots Music Fest

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