Summertime in Durango is filled with lots of amazing events that are great for the whole family! There are many weekly events like Concerts at the Park, True Western Roundup rodeo, Farmers Market, Community Concerts, and more. Other events not to be missed include Music in the Mountains, Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show and the La Plata County Fair. The summer wraps up with the biggest beer-tasting festival, the San Juan Brewfest at the end of August. Summer is jam-packed with some great events not to be missed.
Live Music at the Office
Monday- Sunday @The Office Spiritorum 6-9 pm
Enjoy live music every night all summer long at The Office Spiritorium. From laid-back acoustic sets to lively local performances, the atmosphere is warm, energetic, and perfect for a summer night in Downtown Durango. Learn More Here.
Community Concerts
Every Wednesday @ 5:30 pm @ The Powerhouse - June 3 - August 5
The Powerhouse is thrilled to continue a summer tradition of local music, community gatherings, and nonprofit support through a weekly Community Concert Series. Every Wednesday, from early June through mid-August, we will host a concert outside the Carver Family Plaza, with half of the ticket proceeds donated to a different local non-profit beneficiary. Learn More Here.
2026 Concert Dates and Beneficiary:
June 3 – Safety Meeting supporting 4CORE, June 10 – The Badly Bent supporting Manna, June 17 – Mojo Birds supporting Durango Playfest, June 24 – La La Bones supporting Seed Studio, July 1 – The Poppletons supporting La Plata County Humane Society, July 8 – Dana Ariel & the Comin’ Up Roses supporting Maria’s Literary Foundation, July 15 – Petrichor supporting Durango Nordic Ski, July 22 – Carute Roma supporting Durango Trails, July 29 – Ora supporting San Juan Citizens Alliance, August 5 – Hotel Draw supporting Durango Montessori
True Western Roundup
Wednesday Evenings @6:30pm @ La Plata County Fairgrounds and Events Center
True Western Roundup is excited to showcase the working ranch activities of the American Cowboy and Cowgirl. We are proud to promote and preserve our western heritage in a positive family atmosphere, and we welcome you to bring your family and friends for an exciting evening of wild western entertainment!
Our mission is to produce events that preserve our western heritage, promote business, support human and animal athletes, build community, and provide a family-friendly atmosphere in an authentic fashion. Our western events are hosted just about every Wednesday evening at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
For event details, visit our website or follow our Facebook page. Avoid the line and buy your tickets online.
Live Music @ 11th Street
Thursdays 6-9 pm, Fridays 7-10 pm, and Saturdays 6-9 pm @ 11th Street Station
Enjoy live music under the open sky at 11th Street Station, one of Downtown Durango’s favorite gathering spots. With local bands, a lively outdoor atmosphere, food trucks, drinks, and plenty of space to relax with friends and family, it’s the perfect place to spend a summer evening in Durango. Learn more HERE.
Concert Hall @ The Park
Thursday Evenings at 5:30 pm @ Buckley Park June 25- August 6
The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College is happy to announce the return of its free summer concert series, Concert Hall @ The Park, in Downtown Durango’s Buckley Park on Thursday evenings starting in June. Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are encouraged. For further information, visit DurangoConcerts.com.
Trivia Night on the Plaza
Every Thursday at 6:30 pm @ The Powerhouse
Test your knowledge at Trivia Night on the Plaza every Thursday at 6:30 PM at The Powerhouse. Gather your team for an evening of fun questions, friendly competition, drinks, and a lively outdoor atmosphere along the Animas River. It’s the perfect midweek outing for locals and visitors alike. Learn more HERE.
Live Music on the Rooftop
Every Friday at 5 pm @ The Rooftop Lounge at Rivers Edge
Kick off the weekend with Live Music on the Rooftop every Friday at 5 PM at The Rooftop Lounge at River’s Edge. Enjoy live local music, refreshing drinks, and scenic views in a relaxed rooftop setting overlooking the river and surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and soak in a summer evening in Durango. Learn more HERE.
Live Music at Union Social House
Every Friday and Saturday night at 6 pm @ The Union Social House
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night at 6 PM at Union Social House. With great food, craft drinks, and a lively atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gather with friends, enjoy local musicians, and spend an evening in Durango. Learn more HERE.
Durango Farmers Market
Every Saturday 8 am-noon at TBK Bank Parking Lot * 2nd Saturdays the Market is on Main Avenue
The Durango Farmers Market is ready for another fabulous market season in Downtown Durango! The market features over 35 local farmers with fresh produce; locally raised meat products; local businesses creating hot, ready-to-eat food and beverages; artisans with high-quality handmade goods; and more. Buy your produce from the farmers who grew it and your bread from the baker who baked it. Meet your community each weekend and enjoy live musical entertainment. It's an event not to be missed!
Open Saturdays 8 am to noon (October 9 am to noon). The market runs from May 9th through October 31st. Please remember that dogs are not allowed at the market.
Located at the TBK Bank Parking Lot at 259 W. 9th Street, just one block off Main Avenue. Across from the Durango Transit Center.
The Durango Farmers Market will be on Main Avenue in Downtown Durango on the 2nd Saturday of each month! Dates for the 2nd Saturdays on Main Avenue are: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10. Learn more HERE.
Durango First Friday
1st Friday of the Month at 4 pm, Downtown Durango at various businesses
Durango First Friday is a monthly art walk celebrating all things local in our amazing community—art and music, culture, unique goods, real food, and movement makers! Rain or shine, this monthly event will take place throughout Durango from 4-8 pm. See a full list of events here
Durango Flea Market
Every Sunday 7 am-3 pm @ The La Plata County Fairgrounds and Events Center
Discover unique treasures, local makers, vintage finds, handmade goods, antiques, art, clothing, and more at the Durango Flea Market. This lively community market brings together vendors, food, and a fun local atmosphere, making it a great place to shop, explore, and enjoy a day in Durango. Learn more HERE.
Sunday Record Brunch Club
Every Sunday @noon @ 11th Street Station
Spend your Sunday afternoons at the Sunday Record Brunch Club at 11th Street Station. Starting at noon every Sunday, enjoy laid-back vinyl vibes, brunch favorites, drinks, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere while DJs spin records and set the perfect soundtrack for your weekend. Learn more HERE.
May 30-31, 2026
Animas River Days is celebrating its 43rd anniversary with a summer festival honoring our community, our river, and our environment! This two-day event will take place at Santa Rita Park on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. Expect a full lineup of on-water action, including river surfing, stand-up paddling, freestyle kayaking, boatercross, raft and kayak slalom, and much more. Visit our website for the complete schedule of events.
Grab a drink in the cocktail and beer garden with Ska Brewing and enjoy a variety of local food vendors. Over 30 booths will be open both days, many featuring outdoor adventure brands and paddle sports gear. Be sure not to miss the River Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, May 30, at 5 pm; local boaters will hit the water in costume to celebrate the Animas River and its vital role in our community.
Don’t forget to come back on Sunday for Bloody Marys, the Freestyle Kayaking Event, live music, and vendors all day long!
Proceeds from Animas River Days support a scholarship program that helps get kids into kayaking and water sports.
ARD is also proud to be one of Durango’s leading Zero Waste events. Volunteers are needed! Visit animasriverdays.com to sign up as a volunteer, register for competitions, or check out the event schedule.
June 6 & 7 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds
The Summer in the Rockies Arts and Crafts Festival is a new arts festival produced by the long-standing Miss Margie’s Festival Productions. This festival will showcase various local artists over two days at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to shop for unique gifts from various local artists. The event features paintings, sculptures, jewelry, textiles, and more.
June 23-28, 2026
Durango PlayFest is a week-long play development festival that brings affordable, world-class theatre to rural Southwest Colorado. Each summer, new and established playwrights, well-known actors of stage, television and film, and directors spend a week in Durango to workshop new plays over the course of a week. At the end of the week, PlayFest holds captivating readings of the plays for local audiences. The audience is an essential part of this collaborative creative process, giving feedback to help playwrights fine-tune their plays further. In exchange, audiences get a front-row seat to the process of play development and insights into how these professionals work together as a team. A festival party kicks off the annual event. The 8th annual festival is June 23-28, 2026 More information at https://durangoplayfest.org
Fourth of July Celebration! July 2-5
The town of Durango is celebrating the 4th of July with 30 events over four days, including concerts, dance parties, movies in the park, the Stars & Stripes 4th of July Parade, artists showcase, food & drink, a 5k race, a Homes for Heroes picnic, the True Western Roundup, fireworks and more. The 4th of July festivities in Durango offer something for everyone. Click HERE for the full schedule.
July 9 through August 2, 2026, at various venues
Celebrate a milestone summer with Music in the Mountains' 40th season! Southwest Colorado's premier classical music festival welcomes world-class musicians from around the country to Durango for four unforgettable weeks of live classical music from July 9 through August 2, 2026. Join us for our free community concert series on our custom-built Mobile Stage and an exciting lineup of inspiring performances in beautiful local venues, including the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
Explore the full schedule, purchase tickets, and find more information at our website. See you this summer!
Four Corners Gem and Mineral show
July 10 - 12, 2026 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and Events Center
The Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club will host their 72nd Annual Gem and Mineral Show, July 10, 11, and 12 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds! Over 60 vendors will offer gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils and more! Kids activities and Silent Auctions. Food trucks on site. $5 admission at the door. DurangoRocks.org for more details. Be there or be a tetrahedrite!
July 18 & 19, 2026, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds
Fiesta Days was established in 1935 and is one of the longest-standing events in Durango. This year will be the 91st year for Durango Fiesta Day, featuring entertainment and activities like rodeos, horse racing, a parade, and more. This is an important festival in Durango that celebrates our colorful heritage.
July 25, 2026 at 5pm at Buckley Park
KSUT Presents the 21st Annual Party in the Park with headliners MarchFourth! Cha Wa will open the show. The event includes beer, wine, cocktails, and food vendors.
Gates open at 5 pm Tickets are $25
Visit KSUT.org for tickets and more information.
July 30- August 1 @ Purgatory Resort
The greatest chainsaw carving competition in the country returns to Purgatory Resort! Come watch these amazing artists create magnificent works of art right in front of you.
Best of all, you can bid on the carvings during the auctions on Saturday and Sunday and take home a great piece of art! Meet at the base area. For a full schedule visit Purgatory.Ski/event/carve-wars/.
Buckley Park Arts & Crafts Festival
August 1, 2026, in Buckley Park
It features local artists and craftsmen who offer a variety of handmade goods and one-of-a-kind gifts. There will be a food truck on site. The crafts festival will be located right downtown in Buckley Park on the first Saturday in August. This event will feature over 50 local artists, yard games, food, and prize drawings. Event runs from 9 am-3 pm.
August 6-10, 2026, at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and Events Center
It is an annual tradition for the entire family. The County Fair features live animals, exhibits, pies, quilts, and more. Fairgoers should check out the prized livestock raised by our local 4-H youth. No fair would be complete without traditional carnival rides and decadent carnival food. A local favorite event not to be missed is the Demolition Derby. Tickets for this sell out quickly, so get yours in advance or pick up one the morning of the event. There is so much to do at the Fair; you just might want to visit more than once! Click here for a full schedule.
August 28-29, 2026 at Buckley Park
The best beer tasting festival in the Four Corners! The San Juan Brewfest takes place over two days - Friday August 28 and Saturday August 29 – and is held in Downtown Durango at Buckley Park. VIP and General Admission tickets will be available. Both days feature up to 35 breweries with nearly 100 beers to sample, unlimited tastings, a souvenir tasting glass, live bands, and tons of fun, all to benefit Team Up. Tickets for the Brewfest traditionally sell out, so get your ticket in advance. Tickets go on sale June 1, 2026. Information and tickets here: SanJuanBrewfest.com