đŸŽ¶ Longmont’s Weekend = Brews, Bluegrass & Big Tunes!

9/12/2025 ‱ What's Happenin' Team ‱ Longmont
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đŸŽ»đŸ» Music All Weekend Long in Longmont

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Hey Longmont!

Longmont is hitting all the right notes this weekend, and you’ve got plenty of ways to join in. Wibby Brewing is hosting not one but two music-filled events—from a high-energy summerfest to a Sunday bluegrass jam. And if you’re looking for something a little more refined, the Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet is bringing Americana to the Longmont Museum stage.

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đŸŽ¶ Longmont’s Weekend = Live Music + Local Vibes

đŸŽ¶ Longmont’s Weekend = Live Music + Local Vibes

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to soak in the last notes of summer, this is it! Longmont’s got a trio of music-filled events this weekend that cover everything from bluegrass jams to orchestral folk fusions. Whether you’re sipping craft beer at Wibby or enjoying a classy concert at the museum, there’s something to make your Friday through Sunday sing.

đŸ» Drums & Space: 2nd Annual Summerfest

📍 Wibby Brewing | đŸ—“ïž Friday, Sept. 12 | ⏰ 6–9:30 PM | đŸŽŸïž Free

Kick off the weekend with Drums & Space and the Djembe Orchestra! This all-ages show is free, dog-friendly, and packed with good vibes. Grab a brew (or two), let the rhythm move you, and celebrate the end of summer under the evening sky.

đŸŽ» Friday Afternoon Concert: Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet

📍 Longmont Museum | đŸ—“ïž Friday, Sept. 12 | ⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM | đŸŽŸïž $12 / $8 members

If you’re feeling a little more “indoorsy,” head to the Longmont Museum for a gorgeous afternoon concert. The Boulder Phil String Quartet is taking Americana to new heights—blending gospel, jazz, blues, and even global folk. It’s part of their Friday Afternoon Concert Series, and the Stewart Auditorium is a cozy place to soak it all in.

đŸŽ¶ Babes, Brews & Bluegrass Jam

📍 Wibby Brewing | đŸ—“ïž Sunday, Sept. 14 | ⏰ 1–3 PM (Brews start at noon) | đŸŽŸïž Free

Sunday calls for bluegrass, and Wibby’s got the perfect jam session. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join in, and yes—participants get a free beverage. Even if you don’t play, it’s a lively and safe space to hang out, listen, and cheer on the performers.

✹ Longmont’s weekends are sounding pretty great, right? Whether you’re catching riffs at Wibby or string harmonies at the museum, this weekend is all about the music.

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Friday, September 12

Longmont Arts Week - Venue TBD, Longmont | Time TBD | Ticketed
Farmfest Music Evenings - Venue TBD, Longmont | 5:30 PM | Ticketed
After School Origami/Paper Folding - Firehouse Art Center, Longmont | 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Ticketed
2nd Friday Opening Reception- Mollie Jackson and Renee Noel - Firehouse Art Center, Longmont | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, September 13

Callahan House ArtWalk Open House 2025 - Venue TBD, Longmont | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Ticketed
4th Annual Chili Cook-Off Contest - The Inn Between of Longmont (Fundraiser), Longmont | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Ticketed
Longmont Fantasy Writers - Write-In - Venue TBD, Longmont | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, September 14

Adult Drag Bingo with Miss Jessica - Venue TBD, Longmont | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Ticketed
Tina Davis Studio Art Show & Sale - Venue TBD, Longmont | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Ticketed
Babes, Brews, & Bluegrass - Venue TBD, Longmont | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Ticketed

Want more? See the full calendar → Longmont Event Calendar

đŸŽ¶ Wrapping Up on a High Note

Whether it’s bluegrass under the sun, a summerfest with friends, or strings filling the Stewart Auditorium, Longmont’s music scene proves there’s always a reason to stay out a little later. However you spend your weekend, let the rhythm carry you into next week—because around here, the music never really stops.

—The What’s Happenin’ Longmont Team 💚

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