🏔️ Red Rocks 2026: Your Ultimate Guide to the Just-Announced Season

It’s the news every Colorado music lover waits for. As 2025 winds down, the world’s most iconic natural amphitheater has officially begun pulling back the curtain on its 2026 concert season.

With over 50 shows already on the books—ranging from 90s nostalgia and hip-hop royalty to the biggest names in modern EDM—the 2026 calendar is shaping up to be one for the history books. Whether you're a local regular or planning a bucket-list pilgrimage to Morrison, here is everything you need to know about the Red Rocks 2026 schedule so far.

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🗓️ The Spring Season Kickoff (February – April)

Red Rocks used to be a summer-only venue, but those days are long gone. The 2026 season officially kicks off in the chill of February before heating up with a massive April run.

• February 7: Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks – The annual winter party returns with a heavy-hitting hip-hop lineup featuring BigXthaPlug, Smino, Mick Jenkins, and PawPaw Rod.

• April 15: John Mulaney – The comedian brings his "Mister Whatever" tour to the rocks for a night of high-altitude laughs.

• April 17–18: Sublime – A massive two-night celebration of their 30th anniversary self-titled album. Night one features the full album, while night two is a "Greatest Hits" blowout.

• April 20: Ice Cube & Big Boi – The ultimate 4/20 celebration with two legends of rap, plus special guests Czarface.

🎸 Summer Anthems (May – August)

This is where the schedule truly explodes. Memorial Day weekend is particularly stacked this year with a long-awaited comeback.

Date	Artist / Event	Special Guests
May 2	Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit	Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
May 11	YUNGBLUD	Idols – The World Tour
May 24–25	Alabama Shakes	JJ Grey & Mofro
June 15–16	Rod Stewart	One Last Time Tour with Richard Marx
June 18	Third Day	30th Anniversary with Michael W. Smith
June 23	"Weird Al" Yankovic	Puddles Pity Party
July 10–12	The Avett Brothers	(3 Nights) featuring Graham Nash & The Lemonheads
August 17	Train	25 Years of Drops of Jupiter with Barenaked Ladies

🎹 EDM & Alternative Highlights

Electronic music fans have plenty to look forward to, with several immersive "takeover" events that utilize the venue’s acoustics to the fullest.

• LSDREAM (May 16): A double-header day starting with a morning meditation (Lightcode) and ending with the massive Dreamrocks II evening set.

• Seven Lions (May 22): Bringing melodic bass to the monoliths for a late-spring highlight.

• Gregory Alan Isakov (Sept 6–7): The Colorado local returns for his traditional two-night run accompanied by the Colorado Symphony.

• Evanescence (Oct 26): A spooky late-season treat featuring Spiritbox and Nova Twins.

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🎟️ Pro-Tips for Red Rocks 2026

1. Check the "Official" Source: Always verify dates on RedRocksOnline.com. While third-party sites are fast, the official site is the only one that guarantees accurate gate times and permitted item lists.

2. The "Pre-Sale" Strategy: Many of the 2026 shows (like Alabama Shakes and Third Day) are going on sale this week (Dec 15–19, 2025). Sign up for the Red Rocks newsletter or follow your favorite artists on social media to get pre-sale codes.

3. Prepare for Four Seasons: Even for a July show, the temperature can drop 20 degrees once the sun goes behind the rocks. Always bring a light jacket and, for the April shows, a rain poncho is a mandatory accessory.

🚀 What’s Still to Come?

Historically, Red Rocks announces about 60% of its season by January, with "surprise" tours and late-summer residencies trickling in through March. We are still waiting for word on the 2026 Film on the Rocks schedule and the official Yoga on the Rocks dates.