Your Guide to Summer Concerts and Live Music in Colorado Springs – Summer 2025
There’s no better way to soak up the Colorado sunshine than with live music echoing through the mountain air. Summer 2025 in Colorado Springs is packed with free outdoor concerts, family-friendly music events, and vibrant performances happening every day of the week. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the Colorado Springs live music scene is thriving—and there’s a concert for everyone.
As always please check with each specific venue as times, location and details may change:)
Thursday Highlights:
Start your weekend early with shows like the Banning Lewis Ranch Summer Concert Series at Vista Park, the Drive-In Tasty-Freeze Series downtown, or Unplugged at the Lodge at Buffalo Lodge Resort. These Thursday evening performances are free, relaxed, and perfect for date night or a family outing.
Fridays Full of Sound:
From First & Main Town Center to Bristol Brewing’s Music in the Yard, Fridays offer multiple venues to explore. Enjoy smooth tunes at Jazz in the Garden at Grace and St. Stephens Church or head to the University Village Center for their UVC Free Summer Concert Series. All shows are free admission, making it easy to explore a new concert each week.
Weekend Vibes:
Gold Hill Mesa hosts Music on the Mesa Saturdays starting in July, while Sundays bring mellow vibes to Goat Patch Brewing for their Summer Music in the Beer Garden. These concerts are community favorites, often accompanied by food trucks and craft brews.
Midweek Music Escapes:
Mondays and Tuesdays aren’t left behind. Monument Valley Park and Soda Springs Park in Manitou Springs host beautiful evening concerts, while Tuesdays feature Paint the Town Blue in Old Colorado City. Wednesdays are stacked, with options like the Hillside Gardens Concert Series (one of the few ticketed events), Manitou Library Series, and Jazz Big Band Nights rotating venues across the city.
A New Era of Entertainment: The Ford Amphitheatre in Northgate
As if this wasn’t enough, Colorado Springs is adding a brand-new live music venue to its lineup: the Ford Amphitheatre, located in the Northgate area. This state-of-the-art outdoor venue promises to elevate the Colorado Springs concert scene with larger touring acts, high-tech sound, and stunning views of Pikes Peak. Be on the lookout for grand opening events and the first official concert schedule.
Whether you’re chasing sunset tunes at a local park or planning to see a big-name artist at the Ford Amphitheatre, Colorado Springs concerts offer something magical all summer long. Bookmark this schedule and immerse yourself in the rhythm of summer 2025.
