Your Weekend Guide to Boulder

This weekend in Boulder, Colorado brings 30 live events across the city — from community to theater to music. 10 events are free. Here's what's on.

Boulder's live music scene is one of the richest in Colorado, fueled by the university, a deeply music-literate community, and venues that have shaped careers for decades. The Fox Theatre on The Hill has been a launchpad for emerging artists since 1992 — if a band is about to break nationally, they've probably played the Fox. The Boulder Theater downtown hosts larger productions in its beautifully restored 1906 art deco space. eTown Hall broadcasts a nationally syndicated music and interview show from its solar-powered venue, blending live performance with environmental activism. Chautauqua Auditorium, nestled at the base of the Flatirons, offers one of the most scenic concert settings in the country during summer. The Rayback Collective adds a more casual, food-truck-and-live-music vibe. From bluegrass jams at local breweries to sold-out shows at the Fox, Boulder has live music every single night of the week.