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These Are the Summer's Most Anticipated Red Rocks Concerts

We'll be daydreaming about these shows until we're hiking up to the venue to see them.
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Red Rocks Amphitheater officially opened in 1941. Photo by CMHOF

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Red Rocks season is in full swing, and music fans from around the globe are making the pilgrimage to the legendary venue to see it in action. Red Rocks, which opened in 1906 as the Garden of Titans, has long been known as one of the best outdoor venues in the world, and artists from all over and of any genre dream of performing there.

This year's schedule includes shows from such acts as Gracie Abrams, Sierra Ferrell, Pixies and so much more to daydream about until you find yourself making the hike to the venue. Mark your calendar for some of the most anticipated shows of the summer, listed by date below:

Alabama Shakes
Sunday, July 20
The Alabama rock band Alabama Shakes always puts on a memorable show at Red Rocks. It's almost as though the group's music was tailor-made for the venue, weaving blues, soul and Southern rock into a tantalizing brew.

Mumford & Sons
Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22
Mumford & Sons is touring for its latest album, RUSHMERE, the band's first release in seven years. This will be the band's first time playing Red Rocks in thirteen years, so prepare for a night to remember.

The Marias
Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 p.m.
Grammy-nominated indie-pop band the Marias will bring its soothing, Latin-infused hits to Red Rocks in support of its latest studio album, Submarine. Be sure to get there early to see the opening act, julie.
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Tedeschi Trucks plays two nights at Red Rocks.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band
Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2
Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, is one of our favorites to see at Red Rocks each year. This year's show will include openers Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge.

The Beach Boys with the Colorado Symphony
Sunday, August 3
Given the recent passing of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, this will be a proper show to mourn with fellow fans as the Beach Boys perform alongside the Colorado Symphony.

ZZ Top
Monday, August 4
The legends of ZZ Top still know how to deliver a bluesy, rockin' good time. Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard will be sure to deliver their timeless hits for a summer show you'll always remember.
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Zach Bryan
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Zach Bryan
Sunday, August 10
Country crooner Zach Bryan will be at Red Rocks this year after bringing his Quittin' Time Tour to Empower Field last year. It's quite the changeup in venues, and will provide a more "intimate" experience than last year's stadium affair.

Gracie Abrams
Monday, August 11, and Tuesday, August 12
Gracie Abrams is one of our favorite nepo babies (she's the daughter of JJ Abrams), and is just fresh off winning the American Music Award for New Artist of the Year. See why she's been turning heads at Red Rocks, where she'll be joined by opening act Griff.

LCD Soundsystem
Wednesday, August 13
LCD Soundsystem is back and better than ever, and will be performing at Red Rocks with another throwback favorite, TV on the Radio.
My Morning Jacket
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My Morning Jacket
Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James has the voice of an angel, fit to carry you away from any worries or woes. The band will be at Red Rocks for two nights with opener Melt.

Elfman Burton License
Sunday, August 17
Danny Elfman scored several Tim Burton movies, and the Colorado Symphony will bring the tunes to Red Rocks for a special show with Elfman himself.

Illenium
Wednesday, August 20
Illenium is a Denver success story, having become one of the city's acts to hit the mainstream, at least in bass circles, having performed at such venues as Empower Field. But Red Rocks is where he's most at home.

Reggae on the Rocks
Saturday, August 23
Join the Reggae on the Rocks festivities and take in music from some of the best reggae bands around right now. This year's lineup includes Rebelution, SOJA, Tarrus Riley, Kabaka Pyramid, Rik Jam and Judge Roughneck.

Goo Goo Dolls
Sunday, August 24
The punk-rock darlings of Goo Goo Dolls will be at Red Rocks to celebrate decades of alternative rock. Dashboard Confessional will open the show.

Teddy Swims
Tuesday, August 26
Teddy Swims went viral with his hit single "Lose Control" in 2023, and has become a favorite touring act for his genre-blending tunes. Cian Ducrot will open the Red Rocks show.
Sierra Ferrell
Thursday, August 28
Sierra Ferrell recently brought home four Grammy Awards this year for her album Trail of Flowers. Discover what the hype's about at Red Rocks, where she'll be performing with Nikki Lane.

Gregory Alan Isakov
Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1
Another Colorado success story, Gregory Alan Isakov is a singer-songwriter who lives on a farm in Boulder. His moving lyrics will keep you captivated throughout the two-night run.

Pixies
Tuesday, September 2
With your feet in the air and your head on the ground, be sure to see the Pixies take on Red Rocks. The alt-rock band, which rose to prominence in the '90s, will perform with special guests Spoon and Fazerdaze.

Billy Idol and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Wednesday, September 3
Two legends coheadlining a legendary venue? Yes, please. Billy Idol and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will be sure to throw it back with all their greatest hits.

Jon Batiste
Thursday, September 4
The Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer Jon Batiste has worked with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Leon Bridges, Gary Clark Jr. and more. See him bring his signature tunes to Red Rocks.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Monday, September 8
Rainbow Kitten Surprise has become another Red Rocks darling, known for selling out the venue. This year's show will include opener Medium Build.

Ken Carson
Tuesday, September 9
Rapper Ken Carson is making waves, and it's time to find out why when he brings his Lord of Chaos Tour to Red Rocks.

Maná
Wednesday, September 10, and Thursday, September 11
The Grammy-winning Latin band Mana will bring its pop-rock to Red Rocks for the Vivr Sin Aire Tour, where the band will share its genre-blending tunes and have the whole amphitheater moving.

Coheed and Cambria with Taking Back Sunday
Friday, September 12
This is another one for elder emos. Show your mom it wasn't a phase, and grab your tickets to Coheed and Cambria with Taking Back Sunday, which will include opener Foxing.
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Greensky Bluegrass plays Red Rocks.
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Greensky Bluegrass
Saturday, September 13
Greensky Bluegrass is a pioneer of the jamgrass genre, modernizing bluegrass from one jam to the next. Be sure to catch opener Margo Price, too.

Renee Rapp
Tuesday, September 23
Gen Z's Regina George is coming to Red Rocks. The Broadway and Mean Girls star Renee Rapp will be releasing her new album, Bite Me, in August before the show, so listen up and sing along to the songs when you see her live.

Johnny Blue Skies aka Sturgill Simpson
Tuesday, September 16, and Wednesday, September 17
Sturgill Simpson will be at Red Rocks for a two-night run under the moniker Johnny Blue Skies alongside his band, the Dark Clouds. Fans will need to register for tickets from now through June 29.

Big Gigantic
Saturday, September 27
Close out your summer with Colorado duo Big Gigantic, which is celebrating the release of its new album, Fluorescence. Fellow Colorado DJ Maddy O'Neal will open the night.