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
Admission: Free & By Donation (see below)
Come enjoy an evening of unforgettable music, dance, and community—all ages welcome. Get outside for B.E.D's first outside dance and event in downtown Boulder at the "Boulder Bandshell". This Special dance is in celebration of PRIDE month, and in collaboration with Ministry of Movement . Our artists this week are David Satori of Beats Antique & Dirtwire, support by CALAGNA
Rhythm of the Dance
6:10 - 6:30: Dance Lab Debrief/ Opening Circle
6:30 - 7:30: CALAGNA
7:30 - 9:00: David Satori
9:00 - 9:15 Closing
More Event Information & Ticket Donations Tickets are by donation and directly support the artist and producers. You can donate via actualize, or in person. All donations are strongly encouraged as they will directly support David Satori, CALAGNA, and Boulder Ecstatic Dance to continue to offer these unique outdoor dances. As a thank you, we are giving everyone who donates over $15 a link to unreleased songs from both David Satori and Bloomurian, as well as some extra special surprises.
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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.
More information will be added here soon!
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.