Boulder’s 2026 Calendar Is Starting to Stack Up 👀
🎉 Boulder’s Big 2026 Events Are Coming Into Focus
Happy Monday, Boulder! 🌞
2026 is here and a few major events are already popping onto the calendar — and they hint at a very big year ahead. From stadium-size concerts to milestone festivals, here’s an early look at what’s worth bookmarking now (with plenty more to come).
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🎉 Big Events to Put on Your Boulder 2026 Radar
New year, new plans — and Boulder’s 2026 calendar is already shaping up to be a big one. While plenty of details will roll out later this year, here are the headline events and annual favorites locals should start bookmarking now.
🎸 One of the Biggest Nights of the Year
Tyler Childers at Folsom Field
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
Expect tens of thousands of fans, a summer-night stadium vibe, and one of the largest concerts Boulder has hosted in years.
🎶 2026 Concerts Already on the Books
Joe Jackson — June 6 at Chautauqua Auditorium
The Revivalists — Feb 10 at Boulder Theater
Chris Isaak — March 10 at Boulder Theater
Nimino — March 14 at Boulder Theater
🎼 A Major Milestone Year
Colorado Music Festival – 50th Anniversary
Summer 2026 at Chautauqua Auditorium. This is a big one, lining up with the U.S. 250th birthday and promising a stacked classical lineup.
🌸 Annual Boulder Favorites (Expected to Return)
You know them, you love them — and yes, they’re likely back in 2026:
Taste of Pearl (April)
Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival (Late April)
Bands on the Bricks (June–July)
Pearl Street Arts Fest (Mid-July)
Tebo Train Rides (Summer)
Fall Fest & Firefly Handmade Markets (October)
Light Up the Holidays / Switch on the Holidays (Late November–December)
👀 What to Watch For
Most 2026 events will be officially announced 6–12 months out, especially summer festivals and large concerts. Expect steady updates from Downtown Boulder, venue calendars, and local organizers throughout 2025.
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🐐 Rocky Heard You…
He saw what you were excited about this week — and he decided to share a few can’t-miss events over on Instagram. If you like visuals, behind-the-scenes moments, and quick hits of what’s happenin’, this one’s for you.
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👋 Before You Go
Know an event that should be on our 2026 radar? Forward this to a Boulder buddy or hit reply and tip us off. We’ll keep tracking the big stuff — and the hidden gems — all year long.
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