There's a reason over half a million people make the pilgrimage to Morrison, Colorado every concert season. Red Rocks Amphitheatre isn't just a venue—it's a geological marvel, a 250-million-year-old cathedral of sandstone where the acoustics are as perfect as the views. And the 2026 lineup? It's stacked.
Whether you're a local who lives for summer nights at the Rocks or a first-timer building your bucket-list trip, this is your complete guide to every announced show, smart ticket strategies, and the insider tips that separate the pros from the people Googling "Red Rocks parking" at 6 p.m. on show night.
The Full 2026 Red Rocks Concert Schedule
The season kicked off in February and runs deep into October. Here's every confirmed date so far, organized by month.
April 2026
| Date | Artist | Openers / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 10 | INZO | — |
| Sat, Apr 11 | Liquid Stranger | TVBOO b2b AHEE, AVELLO |
| Wed, Apr 15 | John Mulaney: Mister Whatever | Comedy |
| Thu, Apr 16 | BBNO$ with Oliver Tree | Kaarija, YNG Martyr, Jungle Bobby |
| Fri–Sat, Apr 17–18 | Sublime | Two nights |
| Sun, Apr 19 | Wiz Khalifa | 2 Chainz, Berner, The Underachievers, Chevy Woods, DJ Bonics |
| Mon, Apr 20 | Ice Cube & Snoop Dogg | Too Short, Czarface (ft. Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang), DJ Squizzy Taylor |
| Tue, Apr 21 | Ethel Cain | 9Million |
| Wed, Apr 22 | Dustin Lynch & Chase Rice | Benefit for Wildland Firefighter Foundation |
| Thu–Fri, Apr 23–24 | Subtronics: Cyclops Rocks VI | Hedex, Cyclops, Mythm, KOAN Sound, Effin, Rohaan + more |
| Sat, Apr 25 | Alesso | Lost Frequencies, Surf Mesa |
| Sun, Apr 26 | Bob Moses & Cannons | Oxis |
| Tue–Wed, Apr 28–29 | Lewis Capaldi | Joy Crookes (two nights) |
| Thu, Apr 30 | Electric Callboy: Tanzneid World Tour | Polaris, Scene Queen |
May 2026
| Date | Artist | Openers / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 1 | Two Friends | ARMNHMR, Leondis |
| Sat, May 2 | Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Gillian Welch & David Rawlings |
| Sun, May 3 | Puscifer | Dave Hill |
| Tue, May 5 | David Guetta | Miss Monique |
| Wed, May 6 | Bright Eyes | 21 Years of Wide Awake & Digital Ash; Ben Kweller |
| Thu, May 7 | Pepe Aguilar | Camila Fernández |
| Fri, May 8 | ALLEYCVT Presents: Supersonic Rocks | Habstrakt, Tynan, Costa, Tazu |
| Sat, May 9 | Cloonee | KETTAMA, Omar+, Cole Knight, MARO |
| Sun, May 10 | Hippie Sabotage | Danny Brown, Kembe X |
| Mon, May 11 | YUNGBLUD: IDOLS – The World Tour | Return To Dust |
| Wed, May 13 | Russell Dickerson | Niko Moon |
| Sat, May 16 | Lightcode by LSDREAM | — |
| Sun, May 17 | The Elovaters | Collie Cuddz, The Hip Abduction, Protoje, Donavon Frankenreiter |
| Mon, May 18 | Khalid: It's Always Summer Tour | Lauv |
| Tue, May 19 | Kevin Gates | Shoreline Mafia, Ty Dolla $ign + special guests |
| Fri, May 22 | Seven Lions | — |
| Sat, May 23 | Fisher | — |
| Fri, May 29 | Michael Franti & Spearhead | The Original Wailers |
| Sat, May 30 | Alan Walker | — |
| Sun, May 31 | Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso | — |
June 2026
| Date | Artist | Openers / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 1 | Kesha: The Freedom Tour | Chromeo, Sizzy Rocket |
| Tue, Jun 2 | Alex Warren | Nat & Alex Wolff |
| Wed, Jun 3 | Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony | Sold out |
| Thu, Jun 4 | Brit Floyd — The Wall | — |
| Fri, Jun 5 | Brit Floyd — Dark Side of the Moon | — |
| Sat, Jun 6 | Big Head Todd and the Monsters | 4 Non Blondes |
| Sun, Jun 7 | Trey Anastasio with Colorado Symphony | — |
| Tue, Jun 9 | Jimmy Eat World | Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids |
| Wed, Jun 10 | Lord Huron | FIGHTMASTER |
| Thu, Jun 11 | Jon Bellion: Live at Red Rocks | — |
| Fri–Sat, Jun 12–13 | Paul Simon | Two nights |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Trevor Hall, Thievery Corporation & Dirtwire | — |
| Mon–Tue, Jun 15–16 | Rod Stewart | Two nights |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Amyl and the Sniffers | — |
| Thu, Jun 18 | Third Day 30th Anniversary | — |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Louis Tomlinson: How Did We Get Here? | World Tour |
| Sat, Jun 20 | O.A.R. | Gavin DeGraw, Phantom Planet |
| Tue, Jun 23 | "Weird Al" Yankovic | Puddles Pity Party |
| Wed, Jun 24 | Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley | Buju Banton, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe + more |
July 2026
| Date | Artist | Openers / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 1 | Treaty Oak Revival | — |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Andrea Gibson: Love Letters from the Afterlife | Colorado Symphony + Megan Falley (Sundance Film Festival) |
| Fri–Sat, Jul 10–11 | The Avett Brothers | Two nights |
| Thu, Jul 30 | Killer Queen | Tribute |
| Fri–Sat, Jul 31–Aug 1 | Tedeschi Trucks Band | Lukas Nelson (two nights) |
August 2026
| Date | Artist | Openers / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 2 | Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge | With the Colorado Symphony |
| Tue–Wed, Aug 4–5 | K-LOVE Live at Red Rocks | Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, and more |
September–October 2026
| Date | Artist | Openers / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 29 | Coheed and Cambria: Neverender Rocks | — |
| Sat, Oct 3 | REZZ ROCKS VIII | Frost Children, Kavari, Izzy Camina, Sakr |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Big Thief | — |
| Thu–Fri, Oct 8–9 | Tape B Presents: Hallow Rocks | PEEKABOO, Flava D + more |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Rise Against | Alkaline Trio |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Sammy Virji | — |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods | Jonah Kagen |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour | Comedy |
| Mon–Tue, Oct 19–20 | Zac Brown Band | Grace Potter (two nights) |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Macklemore | — |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Mersiv (Two Sets) | — |
This schedule is updated regularly. New shows are announced throughout the season—bookmark this page and check back often.
2026 Headliner Highlights: Shows Worth Planning Around
🎤 Paul Simon (June 12–13)
A living legend at one of the world's greatest venues. Two nights. This will be one of the defining Red Rocks moments of 2026—expect both nights to sell out quickly.
🎸 Rod Stewart (June 15–16)
Classic rock royalty on a warm June evening between the monoliths. Two nights at the Rocks is the kind of experience you'll talk about for decades.
🎹 Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony (June 3)
Already sold out—and for good reason. World-class classical music in the world's most perfect natural amphitheatre. If you scored tickets, you're in for something transcendent.
🎵 Ice Cube & Snoop Dogg (April 20)
Yes, that's a 4/20 show at Red Rocks. With Too Short and Czarface. The energy will be electric.
🎶 Lewis Capaldi (April 28–29)
One of the biggest voices in modern pop, fresh off his comeback, performing two intimate nights at the Rocks. Emotional doesn't begin to describe it.
🤣 John Mulaney & Matt Rife
Comedy at Red Rocks hits differently. The natural acoustics make every punchline land perfectly, and the sunset backdrop is unlike any comedy club on earth.
Insider Tips for the 2026 Season
How to Score Tickets
All tickets are sold through AXS via RedRocksOnline.com. Here's what the pros know:
- Follow Red Rocks on social media. New shows are announced throughout the season, often with very short on-sale windows.
- Set up AXS alerts. You'll get notified the moment tickets drop.
- Don't sleep on weeknight shows. Tuesday and Wednesday concerts are easier to score and often more intimate.
- Check for second nights. When demand is overwhelming, artists frequently add a second date (like Lewis Capaldi and Zac Brown Band did this year).
The Best Time to Arrive
Parking lots open 2 hours before door time. Our recommendation: arrive at least 90 minutes early. Here's why:
- You'll get better parking (the Upper North Lot fills first and requires the least walking).
- Tailgating is allowed and encouraged—bring snacks and hang out with the stunning scenery.
- For GA shows, early arrival means better seat selection. The front rows of the GA section fill quickly.
- You'll avoid the wall of traffic that builds 30–45 minutes before doors.
Weather Is Part of the Experience
At 6,450 feet elevation, Red Rocks weather is its own animal. We've seen snow in April, blazing sun in June, and thunderstorms that roll through in 20 minutes flat. Always bring:
- Layers (even summer nights cool down fast)
- A poncho (umbrellas are prohibited)
- Sunscreen (the altitude intensifies UV exposure)
- A reusable water bottle (refill stations throughout the venue)
Skip the Parking Stress
Here's the insider move that seasoned Red Rocks veterans swear by: don't drive yourself.
Between the winding mountain roads, limited lot visibility after dark, post-show traffic gridlock, and the altitude-enhanced effects of a couple of drinks—having someone else handle the driving transforms your entire experience.
A private car service drops you at the Top Circle Lot (the VIP entrance reserved for limos and shuttles), waits while you enjoy the show, and picks you up right there when it's over. No hunting for your car in the dark. No 45-minute crawl out of the parking lot. No stress. Just the music, the mountains, and the memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many concerts are at Red Rocks in 2026?
As of April 2026, over 100 shows have been announced for the season, spanning April through late October. New shows are added throughout the year.
When does the Red Rocks season start and end?
The 2026 season started in February with Winter on the Rocks and runs through late October. Peak season is May through September.
Are Red Rocks concerts rain or shine?
Yes. Shows proceed in virtually all weather conditions. Only severe lightning or dangerous conditions will delay or cancel a show. Dress for anything.
Can I visit Red Rocks without tickets?
Absolutely. On non-event days, Red Rocks Park is free and open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. The Visitor Center, Trading Post, and hiking trails are all worth exploring.
Where can I find the most up-to-date schedule?
The official source is RedRocksOnline.com/events. We also update this page regularly as new shows are announced.
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