The summer is such a fun time in Colorado Springs. The warm weather, extended daylight hours, and abundance of natural beauty make everyone thankful to live here. As the city has grown, more activities have become available to residents. For instance, the summer concert series’ list gets longer each year. In 2022, there will be multiple opportunities to enjoy music on summer evenings and afternoons. Here is a look at just some of the popular summer concert series in and near Colorado Springs this summer.
Students, mentors, and friends of the Colorado Springs Conservatory will perform in parks across the city from June 3 through August 5. The concerts are free from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Here are the dates and parks where the concerts will take place:
First & Main Town Center, located along the Powers Corridor, offers free summer concerts in June and July from 5-6 PM. There will also be a beer garden sponsored by the Catamount Institute. Here’s the lineup:
The Music Under the Mountains Concert Series is a new event this year. It is presented by KRDO News Radio at The Promenade Shops at Briargate. Live music will be available on Fridays in mid-June through July from 5-7 PM. The concert will take place next to Ted’s Montana Grill. It’s free, just bring lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to get a good spot. Here is the list of performers:
Shows in this concert series begin at 7 PM in the Bud Ford Pavilion at Soda Springs Park in Manitou Springs. This event is free, but bring your own chair to be comfortable. Here is a look at the lineup:
Thursday, June 16 – Bare Bones Trombone Choir
Monday, June 20 – Little London Winds
Thursday, June 23 – Front Range Big Band
Monday, June 27 – Little London Winds
Thursday, June 30 – Stan’s Band (classic rock)
Monday, July 4 – Little London Winds
Thursday, July 7 – Shanghai MetroTemple
Monday, July 11 – Little London Winds
Thursday, July 14 – Toute 61 (blues/jazz/classic rock)
Monday, July 18 – Little London Winds
Thursday. July 21 – Mike & Bertye Maddux (bluegrass)
Monday, July 25 – Little London Winds
Thursday, July 28 – Academy Jazz Ensemble
Monday, August 1 – Little London Winds (with ice cream social at 5:30 PM)
Thursday, August 4 – Cos Saxophone Quartet
Monday, August 8 – Little London Winds
Thursday, August 11 – Saucier
Monday, August 15 – Little London Winds
Thursday, August 18 – Silver Moon Riders
Monday, August 22 – Bare Bones Trombone Choir
Thursday, August 25 – Front Range Big Band
Monday, August 29 – Cool Runnings (Reggae)
Located in Southeast Colorado Springs, Hillside Gardens is a beautiful venue. Spend a summer evening here enjoying a concert. The doors open at 5:30 PM, and the music is from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door and are $15 each, including a house drink. Concerts are for ages 16 and up, and there will be food vendors available. Bring your camp chair and enjoy the two bands that play each night through September 28. Here are the bands that will be performing:
Free and open to the public, the concerts at Music on the Mesa take place at Gold Hill Mesa’s Community Center. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the music in this community on the West side of Colorado Springs. Some dates include special events and food trucks. Here are the dates, times, performers, food trucks, and details about special events.
August 14 from 4-7 PM with Ciao Down and Mateo’s.
August 21 from 11 AM to 4 PM. This date includes a pet adoption festival that benefits ResDawg Rescue.
September 4 from 4-7 PM with Miggie’s Meltdown and Bob’s Lobsta Trap
September 11 from 4-7 PM with Go Fish and Killik’s Kitchen.
September 18 from 4-7 PM with Williams Soul Food and Sapo Guapo Tacos.
September 25 from 4-7 PM with Roc & Ro Sushi and Mile High BBQ Co.
On October 2 at noon, a ticketed Blues Festival will take place. Purchase tickets and find more details here.
October 9, from 11 AM to 3 PM, come for the Fall Festival, which benefits Bear Creek Nature Center. Food will be available from Solsage and Sapo Guapo Tacos.
This concert series is presented by Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church near the Old North End neighborhood of downtown Colorado Springs. Music is available on select Fridays at 7 PM. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Bring a blanket or a chair and consider making a donation for a beverage. Concerts move inside if the weather is poor, so come even if it’s raining. Here is the lineup:
