It would be easy to argue that no state in the union likes music more than Colorado, especially during the summer when the sun is out and vibes are immaculate. Like everyone else, our staff has its favorite spots, from the clubs of South Broadway to free concert series to the bands that we follow from gig to gig. Here are a few of our recommendations.

Levitt Pavilion’s free summer concert series

If you love free summer concerts, Denver is a great city to live in — but there’s one series that stands out even among annual heavy-hitters like City Park Jazz: Levitt Pavilion’s slate of free shows .

The nonprofit amphitheater in Ruby Hill Park will host more than 40 free, all-ages concerts and events in 2025, from Flobots to Rebirth Brass Band and Central City Opera. Bring a picnic set-up —

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