Denver Botanic Gardens releases full summer concert series lineup

Wednesday, February. 14, 2024

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Botanic Gardens has released its full 2024 star-studded summer concert series lineup.

The concert series brings world-class musicians to the heart of the gardens at the UMB Bank Amphitheater.

"Continuing a decades-long tradition, the Summer Concert Series Presented by UMB Bank features a wide variety of musicians performing in the spectacular setting of the Gardens’ York Street location," the Gardens stated in its announcement. "Concertgoers can wander through gardens in full bloom before the show or between acts for a summer concert evening like no other."

The full lineup is as follows:

• Emmylou Harris
  • Thursday, June 20
• John Craigie feat. Laurie Shook (of Shook Twins) and special guest Langhorne Slim
  • Wednesday, July 10
• DeVotchKa
  • Thursday, July 11
• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Devon Gilfillian
  • Monday, July 22
• Las Cafeteras and Flor de Toloache
  • Tuesday, July 30
• Graham Nash
  • Tuesday, Aug. 6
• Angelique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello
  • Wednesday, Aug. 7
• Gregory Porter
  • Thursday, Aug. 15

All of the shows will start at approximately 6:30 p.m. and gates will open at 5:45 p.m.

For the first time, Trombone Shorty & Orleans, Las Cafeteras and Flor de Toloache, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Gregory Porter will make their Botanic Gardens debut. Meanwhile, John Craigie, DeVotchKa, and Angelique Kidjo are returning favorites.

More artists and opening acts for the summer series will be announced in the coming weeks.

When do tickets go on sale?

If you would like to be surrounded by the warm air, stunning flowers and live music, get ready to purchase your tickets soon.

Tickets for the Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 18 at 10 a.m.

Denver Botanic Gardens and Swallow Hill Music members will get early access between March 13-15 based on their membership level. The tiered presales are as follows:

Denver Botanic Gardens Members

• March 13, 10 a.m. – President’s Circle, Garden Leader, Director’s Circle, Four Seasons, Patron, Supporter, Gardens Plus
• March 14, 10 a.m. – Friends & Family
• March 15, 10 a.m. – Dual Plus, Individual Plus

Swallow Hill Music Members

• March 13, 10 a.m. – $1,000+ patrons
• March 14, 10 a.m. – Ensemble
• March 15, 10 a.m. – Duo, Solo, Volunteers

KBCO and UMB Bank Members 

• March 16, 10 a.m.

Tickets can be purchased on the Denver Botanic Gardens' website.

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