Boulder Roots Music Fest 2026 (Aug-27-30)
A celebration of live music in all its forms — honoring the artists, performers, and local businesses that bring downtown Boulder to life.
Boulder Roots Music Fest is a groundbreaking four-day music festival on Pearl Street in Boulder, August 27- 30, 2026.
www.BoulderRootsMusicFest.org
Headliners to be announced
Festival Highlights
"This is the start of a decades-long music tradition in Boulder—our goal is to make this the Bolder Boulder of music festivals."
🎪 VENUE INFORMATION
First-Come, First-Served Policy
All festival venues operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Your ticket guarantees festival admission but not specific seating or positioning. Early arrival is recommended for preferred viewing locations at:
- Boulder Theater (1,000 capacity)
- Outdoor Pearl Street Stages
- Satellite venues throughout downtown Boulder
Accessibility
Boulder Roots is fully ADA-compliant with accessible seating, viewing platforms, restrooms, and parking. Email: musicfest@carusoventures.com for accommodation requests (advance notice recommended).
📍 LOCATION & PARTNERSHIPS
Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado
We're proud to partner with Pearl Street restaurants, coffee shops, event spaces, and retail locations as stage hosts, creating an immersive festival experience throughout downtown Boulder.
Special thanks to: Caruso Ventures, City of Boulder, Visit Boulder, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Downtown Boulder Partnership, Elevations Credit Union and all our sponsors and donors.
🎫 TICKET DETAILS
- All sales final - no refunds except for event cancellation
- Lost/stolen tickets cannot be replaced
- Festival includes loud music and strobe effects
- Professional recording equipment prohibited
Questions?
- Musicfest@carusoventures.com or (720) 727-7794
About Bear Roots 501(c)(3)
Bear Roots exists to: Immerse Boulder in a city-wide convergence of music, art, and technology, providing a dynamic platform for emerging talent while driving economic and cultural impact.
About Roots Music Project Foundation
Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene. RootsMusicProject.org
📍 4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301
About Caruso Ventures
Caruso Ventures’ mission is to be the most catalytic tech investor in Colorado, with a ten-year goal of cementing Colorado’s position as a top geography for tech investment between the Northeast and West Coast. Founded by entrepreneur and investor Dan Caruso, the firm partners with Colorado’s most talented tech entrepreneurs in frontier sectors where the region has natural strengths, including quantum, space, defense tech, digital infrastructure and immersive tech.
Catalytic means making substantial, authentic contributions that elevate the size, scope, and quality of Colorado’s tech ecosystem. CV seeks to accomplish this through collaborating with Colorado tech investors, high net-worth families and most talented tech entrepreneurs. Through initiatives like the Boulder Roots Music Fest, Endeavor Colorado and The Bear Roars podcast, CV elevates the voices, momentum, and culture that drive breakthrough innovation across the Front Range. Learn more at: www.dan-caruso.com/caruso-ventures/
A celebration of live music in all its forms — honoring the artists, performers, and local businesses that bring downtown Boulder to life.
Boulder Roots Music Fest is a groundbreaking four-day music festival on Pearl Street in Boulder, August 27- 30, 2026.
www.BoulderRootsMusicFest.org
Headliners to be announced
Festival Highlights
"This is the start of a decades-long music tradition in Boulder—our goal is to make this the Bolder Boulder of music festivals."
🎪 VENUE INFORMATION
First-Come, First-Served Policy
All festival venues operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Your ticket guarantees festival admission but not specific seating or positioning. Early arrival is recommended for preferred viewing locations at:
- Boulder Theater (1,000 capacity)
- Outdoor Pearl Street Stages
- Satellite venues throughout downtown Boulder
Accessibility
Boulder Roots is fully ADA-compliant with accessible seating, viewing platforms, restrooms, and parking. Email: musicfest@carusoventures.com for accommodation requests (advance notice recommended).
📍 LOCATION & PARTNERSHIPS
Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado
We're proud to partner with Pearl Street restaurants, coffee shops, event spaces, and retail locations as stage hosts, creating an immersive festival experience throughout downtown Boulder.
Special thanks to: Caruso Ventures, City of Boulder, Visit Boulder, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Downtown Boulder Partnership, Elevations Credit Union and all our sponsors and donors.
🎫 TICKET DETAILS
- All sales final - no refunds except for event cancellation
- Lost/stolen tickets cannot be replaced
- Festival includes loud music and strobe effects
- Professional recording equipment prohibited
Questions?
- Musicfest@carusoventures.com or (720) 727-7794
About Bear Roots 501(c)(3)
Bear Roots exists to: Immerse Boulder in a city-wide convergence of music, art, and technology, providing a dynamic platform for emerging talent while driving economic and cultural impact.
About Roots Music Project Foundation
Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene. RootsMusicProject.org
📍 4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301
About Caruso Ventures
Caruso Ventures’ mission is to be the most catalytic tech investor in Colorado, with a ten-year goal of cementing Colorado’s position as a top geography for tech investment between the Northeast and West Coast. Founded by entrepreneur and investor Dan Caruso, the firm partners with Colorado’s most talented tech entrepreneurs in frontier sectors where the region has natural strengths, including quantum, space, defense tech, digital infrastructure and immersive tech.
Catalytic means making substantial, authentic contributions that elevate the size, scope, and quality of Colorado’s tech ecosystem. CV seeks to accomplish this through collaborating with Colorado tech investors, high net-worth families and most talented tech entrepreneurs. Through initiatives like the Boulder Roots Music Fest, Endeavor Colorado and The Bear Roars podcast, CV elevates the voices, momentum, and culture that drive breakthrough innovation across the Front Range. Learn more at: www.dan-caruso.com/caruso-ventures/
Lineup
180 more bands on 15 stages on Pearl Street
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 days 4 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
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