Colorado Brazil Fest
August 6-9
Experience four days of Brazilian music, dance and culture throughout Boulder, from jazz and choro to samba, forró and Carnaval-inspired performances. Enjoy live music, dancing and a lively celebration of Brazil’s rich artistic traditions. For more information, visit ColoradoBrazilFest.org.
The Jayhawks + James McMurty
August 8
Catch two acclaimed Americana voices at Chautauqua Auditorium as The Jayhawks bring their harmony-rich roots rock to Boulder with singer-songwriter James McMurtry. For more information and tickets, visit Chautauqua.com.
Herbie Hancock
August 11-12
Legendary pianist and jazz innovator Herbie Hancock brings two nights of boundary-pushing music to Chautauqua Auditorium. For more information and tickets, visit Chautauqua.com.
Adventure Jams: Trace & Baerd
August 15
Settle in at the A-Lodge Boulder Beer Garden for an outdoor evening of live music from Trace & Baerd. Located at the entrance to Boulder Canyon, Adventure Jams pairs local sounds, cold drinks, and an easygoing mountain-town atmosphere. For more information, visit ALodge.com.
Boulder Taco Fest
August 22
Come hungry for a Boulder Creek celebration of local tacos, craft beer, tequila, live music, and high-flying lucha libre wrestling. Start the day with the 5K Taco Run, then stay for an afternoon of food, drinks, and entertainment. For more information, visit BoulderTacoFest.com.
BMoCA Summer Art Market
August 22
Shop local art and handmade goods from artisan vendors at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, then explore the museum’s current exhibitions and the Farmers Market just outside on 13th Street. For more information, visit BMoCA.org.
Mozart vs. Salieri: A Summer Opera Rivalry Concert
August 23
Boulder Opera brings the legendary rivalry between Mozart and Salieri to life through beloved arias, dramatic ensembles, and a full chamber chorus and orchestra. Expect an afternoon of humor, passion, and operatic virtuosity at Boulder Seventh-Day Adventist Church. For more information and tickets, visit BoulderOperaCompany.com.
Boulder Roots Music Fest
August 27-30
Boulder’s Pearl Street comes alive with four days of music, art, food and community. Explore performances from local and national artists across a wide range of genres, with venues and unexpected spaces throughout downtown joining the celebration. For more information, visit BoulderRootsMusicFest.org.
Boulder County Fair
August 5-9
Celebrate Colorado’s oldest county fair with carnival rides, rodeos, 4-H exhibits, live entertainment, fair food and plenty of family-friendly fun at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Gate admission and parking are free. For tickets and more information, visit BoulderCountyFair.org.