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Bands on the Bricks

Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County's premier outdoor summer concert series.


Wednesdays, June 10 - July 29, 2026

*Rain Date is scheduled for August 6, 2026

5:30 - 9:00 pm

Bands on the Bricks

From rock to reggae and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County's premier outdoor summer concert series taking place in the heart of the city on the bricks of the one-and-only Pearl Street Mall. A not-to-be-missed summer tradition, our 2026 season includes 8 weeks of free concerts. Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the front range while dancing under the stars.

The beer garden opens at 5:30 pm with the opening band starting at 6:00 pm.  The headlining band plays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Happy Hour goes from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM and features $2 off any beverage of choice.

This year’s series also joins a statewide celebration as part of Colorado’s America 250 - Colorado 150 initiative through the Colorado Passport Program’s Live Music Pass, presented by the Colorado Tourism Office. Attendees who check in at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center during event hours can redeem one free canned cocktail, glass of wine, or non-alcoholic beverage (restrictions apply). The program is designed to encourage locals and visitors alike to explore live music destinations across Colorado all summer long. More details at www.colorado.com/passport

If you're interested in sponsorship, please review our 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities brochure. For a customized proposal and detailed benefit package for Downtown Boulder events, please contact our sponsorship department at sponsor@downtownboulder.org.

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Jul8
Opening Act: Derek & Co

With a sound they’ve dubbed “Acid Cow Punk,” a gritty fusion of psychedelia, surf, punk, and outlaw country, The Dirty Turkeys deliver a raw, unfiltered take on psychedelic rock. What began as informal jams has evolved into a high-octane touring act headlining stages across the U.S. Consisting of childhood friends Sam Baker and Ty Tullar and brothers Brad and Russ Hansen the band thrives on deep-rooted chemistry.

Drawing inspiration from icons like The Velvet Underground, The Doors, Dick Dale, and The Stooges, The Dirty Turkeys have built a reputation for delivering high-energy, immersive live performances that feel both timeless and on the edge of something new. The band just finished recording their sophomore album “Soul Sugar” - set to be released in September 2026.

This week sponsored by: Martha Piper

Jul15
Opening Act: Eramis Fontenot

From the outside, Saint Cecilia is a collection of emotional images, love, art, power, passion, lust and verve. They are a driven and unique band from all over the northern hemisphere. In a time that names like Bowie, Hendrix, Brown and Morrison still generate mystery...Saint Cecilia arrives on fire and ready to shake up and wake up a somewhat sleepy musical world.

Yes, they rock and yes, they play, microphones, guitars, bass, drums and whatever else it takes to make music with heart, sparks, rhythm and soul. If you’ve been missing, moving, grooving and just getting out and living hard, fun and full, you’ve just found your new soundtrack, dig in and get ready for one hell of ride...

Downtown Boulder Partnership Members Night, Sponsored by Lindsay's Boulder Deli and Organic Sandwich Company

Jul22
Opening Act: Denver Metro Jazz

Ritmo Cascabel burst onto Denver’s music scene in late 2021, bringing a fresh fusion of cumbia, rock n’ roll, and everything in between that quickly became a local sensation. Paired with their unique style, the bands high-energy, dance-inducing has captivated all of Colorado, nation wide and Europe! Ritmo cascabel is one of the most exciting acts currently offered in the Denver scene!

This week sponsored by: Japango

Jul29
Opening Act: Coming Soon!

SEMPAR is a Cheese Rock band that incorporates indie/ alt rock into a warm gooey nostalgic flavor. Drawing inspiration from Weezer, The Chats, Skegss, and other Alt rock/ Punk rock bands, the band has a uniquely familiar 90’s sound fueled with angst. The 3 piece band made up of Parker Semerad (Guitar/Vocals), Burke Parent (Bass), and Philip Bernard (Drums) have been playing together since 2023 and captivate a fun, light-hearted, energetic feel when performing live.

People dancing at festival
Breakdancer performing on the Pearl Street Mall
Man pouring a beer
Photo of people dancing on the bricks
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Festival with people dancing
Women playing cornhole on the Pearl Street Mall
Festival with people dancing
Crowd at Bands on the Bricks from the stage perspective
People sitting in lawnchairs on the courthouse lawn listening to Bands on the Bricks
Festival with people dancing
people playing cup pong outside
two people dancing in front of crowd
man singing with guitar to crowd outside
people in lawn chairs sitting around fountain
man handing two people alcohol outside tent