Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Through Summer
Colorado Shakespeare Festival returns to the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, bringing summer theatre back under the stars in one of Boulder’s most beloved settings. Audiences can enjoy classic Shakespeare, bold new works, and performances framed by the Flatirons. For details, visit CUPresents.org/Shakespeare-Festival.
Boulder Plein Air Festival
May 31-June 5
The Boulder Plein Air Festival celebrates local Colorado artists as they capture Boulder County’s landscapes, cityscapes, and mountain vistas throughout the week. The event concludes with an opening reception at Park Coworking, featuring new work created by 50 participating artists. For details, visit OpenStudios.org.
Cultural Caravan June Festival
June 4-14
Cultural Caravan’s fifth annual June Festival brings more than a dozen concerts to Boulder over 10 days, including MainStage performances and pop-up concerts around town. The festival highlights live music in a range of community-centered spaces. For details, visit CulturalCaravan.org.
Mumford & Sons at Folsom Field
June 6
Mumford & Sons will bring their Prizefighter North America Tour to Folsom Field with special guests Sierra Ferrell and Dylan Gossett. The stadium show brings a major night of folk-rock and Americana to Boulder, adding to Folsom Field’s growing summer concert lineup. For details, visit CUBuffs.com.
Arts in the Park: Boulder Ballet
June 7-8
Arts in the Park kicks off at the Glen Huntington Band Shell with performances from Boulder Ballet. Presented by the City of Boulder, the series brings free or low-cost arts and cultural programming to the heart of Boulder’s Civic Area. For details, visit BoulderColorado.gov.
Boulder Jewish Festival
June 7
The Boulder Jewish Festival returns to Pearl Street for a one-day celebration of Jewish arts and culture. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, food, artists, local organizations, and activities for all ages at one of downtown Boulder’s longest-running cultural festivals. For details, visit BoulderJewishFestival.org.
Bands on the Bricks
Wednesdays, June 10-July 29
Bands on the Bricks returns to Pearl Street Mall for eight weeks of free outdoor concerts featuring local musicians from across the Front Range. Guests can enjoy live music, dancing under the stars, and a lively beer garden in the heart of downtown Boulder. For details, visit BoulderDowntown.com.
Boulder Comedy Festival
June 20-23
Boulder Comedy Festival returns with a lineup highlighting women and diversity in comedy. The festival features nationally touring comedians, comics from late-night television, and local headliners across Boulder venues. For details, visit BoulderComedyFestival.com.
Flatiron Sounds Music Festival
June 21
Chautauqua’s Flatiron Sounds Music Festival brings a free, family-friendly day of live music to one of Boulder’s most scenic outdoor venues. Guests can enjoy performances from Neal Francis, Lindsay Lou, Armchair Boogie, and more, along with local food vendors, craft beer, and an artisan market. For details, visit Chautauqua.com.