Signature Performances are produced in partnership with Boulder Arts Organizations and Bands and Boulder Parks and recreation to provide arts access while activating our park resources. Ticket proceeds from the signature events will support each local performing arts group.
The City of Boulder presents Arts in the Park, a program showcasing a vibrant blend of arts and cultural performances. Arts in the Park performances will take place at the Glen Huntington Band Shell in the city’s Civic Area. We'll showcase local talent as well as performances from the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Opera, Boulder Symphony, River Mann Band, and Arts Hub.
Signature Performances
Community Sunday Spotlight Performances
Join us various Sundays at the Band Shell in 2025 Summer Season for community spotlight performances. Sunday Spotlight Performances are a way for the city to provide a viable outdoor venue for local artists and arts professionals, provide art performances and experiences to the community, and create a welcoming and safe park space for all.
Save the Dates:
- July 6, 20, August 17, 31
Thank you to everyone who attended this special performance by the Cantabile Singers and the Boulder Bassoon Quartet as part of this year's Arts in the Park series.
The program featured a rich and varied selection of music, including Three Earth Songs by Boulder composer Bill Douglas, performed for chorus and bassoon quartet. The event also included the premiere of a brand-new work by Greg Simon, a CU Boulder alumnus, offering a powerful and fresh contribution to the contemporary choral repertoire.
We are grateful to Cantabile and all of the performers who made this event a success, and to the community for your continued support of local music and the arts.
Thank you so much for joining us on Sunday, June 22 at Glen Huntington Bandshell to celebrate the summer solstice with The Mariposa Collective! Your energy, creativity, and support made the night truly magical — from hands-on fun to impromptu dance and unforgettable live performances.
Whether you crafted jewelry, painted faces, embraced the stage in dance improv, or simply shared the evening with friends under the sky, you helped bring this joyful community gathering to life. We were honored to present original music by James Hoskins, Jesse Manno, and Tober Shcorr, alongside mesmerizing dance and puppetry from Nosilla Dance Project, Now or Never Theater, Celia Grannum Pararnaud, Elizabeth Pond, Shreya Venkatesh, and our very own Mariposa Collective choreographers and dancers.
We hope the event inspired you as much as your presence inspired us. The Mariposa Collective remains dedicated to fostering artistic dialogue and cultural connection across our region, and we can’t wait to welcome you at our next celebration of creativity, community, and performance.
Stay tuned for upcoming events, and thank you again for being part of our summer solstice celebration!
Thursday, June 26 | 6:00-9:15 pm
Glen Huntington Bandshell | All Ages Welcome
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out for B.E.D’s first outdoor ecstatic dance for PRIDE month at the iconic Glen Huntington Bandshell in downtown Boulder! Your energy and presence made the evening of electrifying music, movement, and community truly unforgettable. bouldercolorado.gov+3bouldercolorado.gov+3boulderdowntown.com+3
We were honored to host an exceptional lineup:
- David Satori (of Beats Antique & Dirtwire), who led us on a transcendent musical journey
- CALAGNA, whose performance set the perfect tone
- Collaboration with Ministry of Movement, bringing mindful dance workshops and space to our dance floor
It was a privilege to share this moment with you in celebration of PRIDE, under the open sky in Central Park’s historic Bandshell. As part of the City of Boulder’s Arts in the Park series, your participation helps bring inclusive, all‑ages community arts to life.
Your support ensures Boulder Ecstatic Dance continues to flourish—keep an eye out for upcoming weeks with fresh artists, workshops, and dance labs.
Stay tuned for future outdoor gatherings! Until then, we’re grateful for your rhythm, presence, and passion.
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Sunday, July 6 | 5:00-7:00pm
Glen Huntington Bandshell | All Ages Welcome
Admission: Free
Experience a high-energy fusion of video game nostalgia and vibrant instrumental rock. Audio Mocha brings a fresh take on video game music by reimagining classic soundtracks through the lens of surf rock and Latin rock.
Perfect for fans of video games, instrumental rock, and creative genre crossovers, Video Game Music Gone Tropical! is a unique performance that blends familiar melodies with bold, rhythmic arrangements.
The set will include music inspired by titles such as:
Final Fantasy
Xenoblade Chronicles
Nintendo classics and more
The program will also feature original surf rock compositions, offering something for both devoted gamers and fans of retro rock instrumentals.
About the Artist
Audio Mocha is a musician and composer known for transforming video game themes into dynamic live experiences. With a passion for Latin and surf rock, Audio Mocha brings a unique voice to the world of video game music and instrumental performance.
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Come enjoy an evening of unforgettable music, creative energy, and community—all ages welcome.
Musical Artist, Elaborate Owl, performing on stage.
Sunday, July 20 | 5:30-8:15pm
Glen Huntington Bandshell | All Ages Welcome
Admission: Free
The Elaborate Owl is a writer, producer, and performer of Electronic Music. His music is very emotional and introspective and his goal is to express his own life experience and emotions through creating and to touch those who listen to it. People who have seen his live performances have reported they were inspired to dance, cry, laugh, and sometimes even go home and express their own truths through various art forms. His unique live performance consists of him DJ’ing samples of his own music from his launchpad; playing various elements live on his MIDI keyboard, guitar, and saxophone; and singing, rapping, and speaking. He is excited to play a brand new live set for his new album at the Boulder Bandshell!
More information will be added here soon!
Call for Sponsors
Celebrate and support the arts in Boulder! To learn more and become a sponsor please contact Rosa Wright at wrightr@bouldercolorado.gov.