Denver Botanic Gardens announces the 2024 Summer Concert Series presented by UMB Bank

Denver Botanic Gardens’ Summer Concert Series presented by UMB Bank returns in 2024 with a star-studded lineup that will enhance its reputation as one of Denver’s most beloved live music series.

Set in the UMB Amphitheater at the Gardens’ York Street location, the concert series brings a wide-ranging array of artists within the unparalleled beauty of the Gardens to create a musical experience found nowhere else in Denver.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans, Las Cafeteras and Flor de Toloache, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Gregory Porter are among the artists making their Summer Concert Series debuts at the UMB Amphitheater this summer. Returning favorites include John Craigie, DeVotchKa, and Angelique Kidjo.

Tickets for the Summer Concert Series go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 18 at 10 am. Denver Botanic Gardens and Swallow Hill Music members get early ticket access on March 13-15 based on membership level.

The Summer Concert Series is produced in partnership with Swallow Hill Music.

Stay tuned! More exciting artists in this 10-concert series, including opening artists, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Also returning as part of Music in the Gardens in 2024 is Evenings al Fresco. During these unique events, audiences stroll throughout the Gardens to take in intimate musical performances from Colorado artists. The lineup and dates for Evenings al Fresco lineup will be announced later this spring, with tickets sales beginning in mid-May.

Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series

All shows start at approximately 6:30 pm; gates open at approximately 5:45 pm.

Emmylou Harris on Thursday, June 20

John Craigie feat. Laurie Shook (of Shook Twins) and special guest Langhorne Slim on Wednesday, July 10

DeVotchKa on Thursday, July 11

Watchhouse with Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves on Sunday, July 21

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Devon Gilfillian on Monday, July 22

Las Cafeteras and Flor de Toloache on Tuesday, July 30

Graham Nash on Tuesday, August 6

Angelique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello on Wednesday, August 7

Arlo Parks on Thursday, August 8

Gregory Porter on Thursday, August 15