Live at The Gardens Summer Concerts

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

$49–$65 | 6 p.m. Show | 5 p.m. Doors Open

For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have remained the quintessential American band, evolving from a straight-ahead blues outfit into a high-energy hybrid of rock, R&B and soul. Led by co-founder and frontman Kim Wilson—whom the legendary Muddy Waters called his favorite harmonica player and vocalist—the group reached a global commercial peak with multi-platinum hits like "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up." Wilson’s peerless musicianship continues to anchor the band, blending their deep Texas-blues roots with a contemporary, diversified sound. 

Today’s incarnation of the T-Birds is a powerhouse collective capable of commanding both blues festivals and rock arenas. Still touring extensively across the U.S. and Europe, the band remains dedicated to the "raw and unpretentious" energy that first made them a cult classic. As Wilson explores new songwriting territory with the group’s latest lineup, The Fabulous Thunderbirds continue to prove that their distinctive, guitar-driven sound is as powerful and relevant as ever.  

June 13 Food Trucks: Arepas Caribbean | Las Catrinas | Panhandlers Pizza | Umami | Glacier Ice Cream

The Okee Dokee Brothers

$29 | 6 p.m. Show | 5 p.m. Doors Open

For this show only, children one and under may attend for free. Tickets must be obtained through The Lincoln Center Box Office (not online). 

GRAMMY® Award-winning childhood friends Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing are the "Shel Silverstein of family music," crafting Americana folk that celebrates the spirit of the great outdoors. With a sound built on banjo, guitar and brotherly harmony, the duo has earned five Parents’ Choice Awards and critical acclaim from NPR and USA Today. Their music serves as a soundtrack for adventure, blending wit and heart to remind listeners of all ages that the best stories usually begin just outside the front door. 

On their latest album, "Little Old You," the duo returns to their roots with an acoustic backyard set filled with "sticks, mud, and cosmic wonder." Whether they are featured on PBS KIDS or performing live, Joe and Justin specialize in songs that make families want to dance in the kitchen and sing by the campfire. At its core, their work is a gentle, unplugged nudge toward nature, proving that friendship and laughter are the simplest ways to find magic in the world.

Photo Credit: Nate Ryan

July 18 Food Trucks:Arepas Caribbean|Los Antojitos del Sureste|Panhandlers Pizza|Urban Hot Dog Collective|Glacier Ice Cream

Beach Boy Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band in a Celebration of the Music of Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys

$69–$94 | 6 p.m. Show | 5 p.m. Doors Open

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine is the legendary voice behind the chart-topping "Help Me, Rhonda." As a foundational architect of the California Sound, Jardine has spent over six decades shaping American music history, earning a GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a producer, arranger, and vocalist. For 2025, he has assembled The Pet Sounds Band—a world-class lineup of veteran musicians from Brian Wilson’s long-standing touring band—to carry on the spirit of the most sophisticated harmonies in rock history. 

July 25 Food Trucks: Arepas Caribbean | Las Catrinas | Panhandlers Pizza | Umami | Glacier Ice Cream

Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble

$60–$76 | 6 p.m. Show | 5 p.m. Doors Open

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Don Was is a musical titan whose influence spans nearly 100 million album sales as a producer for icons like The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson. A six-time GRAMMY® winner and the current President of the legendary Blue Note Records, Was has spent the last seven years as the backbone of Bob Weir and Wolf Bros. This tour is a homecoming of sorts, as he leads The Pan Detroit Ensemble—a powerhouse group of Motor City elite—to bridge the gap between cosmic rock and gritty Detroit soul. 

Aug. 8 Food Trucks: Los Antojitos del Sureste | Panhandlers Pizza | Scrooge Maki | Urban Hot Dog Collective | Walrus Ice Cream

An Evening with Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin: Together in Concert

$79 | 6 p.m. Show | 5 p.m. Doors Open

After winning a GRAMMY® for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Rooted in American rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel, he weaves vivid, drawn-from-life tales that evoke universal feelings of love, hope, and heartbreak. His recent work includes the collaborative record "Work To Do" with gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama, a unique hybrid album featuring studio tracks and intimate live performances recorded for the PBS series The Kate. Moving forward, Cohn continues to infuse American music with both a fresh perspective and a reverence for its deep roots.

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Shawn Colvin has been a vital voice in music for over 30 years, releasing thirteen superlative albums and establishing herself as one of America’s most revered songwriters and performers. Colvin was recognized for her career accomplishments in 2016 when she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award by the Americana Music Association. In September 2019 she was inducted into the 2019 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame, alongside legendary artists Lyle Lovett and Buddy Guy. Shawn continues to tour globally, while working on an album of new music.

Aug. 15 Food Trucks: Arepas Caribbean |Los Antojitos del Sureste|Panhandlers Pizza|Scrooge Maki| Glacier Ice Cream

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

$69–$92 | 6 p.m. Show | 5 p.m. Doors Open

Together for over 32 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy—famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins —has appeared in concert venues across the world,sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country's finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music—America's original musical art form—and bring joy to audiences around the world.

Aug. 29 Food Trucks: Arepas Caribbean | Los Antojitos del Sureste | Panhandlers Pizza | The Goodness Truck | Glacier Ice Cream

Official and authentic Live at The Gardens Summer Series tickets are only available through The Lincoln Center Box Office. Tickets are not available at The Gardens on Spring Creek or through any other ticketing vendor. 

Live at The Gardens concert tickets are dynamically priced, changing based on demand. When tickets first go on sale—both during the pre-sale and public on-sale periods—they will start at the lowest listed price. As more tickets are sold, prices increase. Ticket quantities are limited; we encourage early purchasing for the best price. Act early to save!

Tickets will be available to order online at LCtix.com on the following schedule:

• Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m.—All Gardens Members and Lincoln Center Subscribers. Presale password will be sent via email at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 7.
  
  

• Tuesday, April 28 at 1 p.m.— General Public

The Lincoln Center Box Office

• Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 1– 6 p.m.

• Phone: 970.221.6730

• Location: 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins

Day-of Concert Box Office Info: A temporary on-site Box Office will be located at The Gardens the day of the show and will open one hour prior to the start of each performance.

Ticket Requirements: Everyone, regardless of age, is required to have a ticket for entry, including infants (see 2026 Okee Dokee Brothers exception). This requirement ensures capacity limits are observed. No complimentary tickets for youth or infants are available.

All sales are final. No refunds. All concerts are rain or shine.

Ticket delivery options include 1) mobile, 2) print at home or, 3) Will Call, available at The Gardens on Spring Creek starting once doors open the day of the show.

Ticketing fees apply. Phone orders are $5 per order, online orders are $1.50 - $6 per ticket, dependent on ticket price, and in-person orders are not charged a fee.

Accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and The Lincoln Center gift cards for online, phone and in-person transactions. For in-person transactions only, additional accepted payment methods also include cash, check and Downtown Fort Collins gift cards. Full payment is due at the time of purchase.

All Live at the Gardens Summer Concert Series performances will be held at the Everitt Pavilion and Great Lawn, outdoors at the Gardens on Spring Creek. 

ENTRY/DOORS
Gates will open to concert ticketholders one hour prior to the scheduled show start time. Note that regular daily Gardens operations will close to guests at least three hours prior to the beginning of scheduled concert performances.

Ticketholders may enter the venue through the main Visitor Center entrance, the Rock Garden gate west of The Gardens’ main parking lot, and through the gate south of the Spring Creek Trail. Please have your tickets ready to scan upon entrance. One admission per ticket.

Re-entry is prohibited. Guests cannot leave and later regain entry into the venue. Please plan accordingly. 

SEATING
Guests are welcome to bring their own folding lawn chairs. No canopies, tents or umbrellas are permitted. Seating is first-come, first-served. We ask that all patrons respectfully consolidate their seating area to three feet by three feet, or nine square feet, per patron.

Blankets and tables are discouraged. We reserve the right to consolidate your blanket spread or other personal items to allow space for others.

SHOW LENGTH

Concerts will be approximately 90 minutes long; this may vary by performer.  Due to City sound ordinances, all concerts will end at 8 p.m.

WEATHER

All concerts are scheduled to take place rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to bring items for comfort including hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and jackets/raincoats in order to be prepared for shifting weather during events. In the event of severe weather, concert staff will communicate any necessary updates. 

ANIMALS

Only service animals are permitted at The Gardens. Service animals must be restrained and must remain with the owner. If a service animal interferes with other guests, corrective action may include rearranging seating or removal of the service animal from the amphitheater. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not service animals as defined by the 2010 ADA Guidelines and are not allowed at concerts.

CONTENT DISCLAIMER

Some productions may contain mature language or content. The Gardens on Spring Creek does not censor or guarantee the content of any production.

Parking

ADA parking is available in The Gardens parking lot on a  first-come, first-served basis.  

Seating

Accessible General Admission (GA) seating is available for guests requiring mobility accommodations. These Accessible GA seats can be reserved during ticket purchase, based on availability. One companion seat may be reserved per accessible seat. After the concert begins, unreserved spaces in the Accessible Seating area may be used by other guests.

If you need to change your ticket to Accessible GA from General Admission, please email The Lincoln Center Box Office. 

It is between 230' (Rock Garden Entrance) and 280’ (Visitor Center Entrance) to the Accessible Seating Area. The pathway from the Visitor’s Center Entrance contains slight elevation changes as well as a wooden bridge. The pathway from the Rock Garden Gate is relatively level and concrete throughout.

Areas of the Accessible Seating Area, specifically the northern portion, have limited dappled shade. Accessible GA seats are first-come, first-served. If shade is a significant concern, please submit a reasonable accommodation request as outlined below.

Listening Devices

 Assistive listening devices are available and can be collected at the onsite Box Office upon entry to the concert, based on availability. To reserve an assistive listening device, please submit a reasonable accommodation request as outlined below.

Questions and Accommodation Requests

Please email us at Gardens@FortCollins.gov so we can help! Reasonable accommodation requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the show date.

The Gardens on Spring Creek will be enforcing a clear bag policy during all concert events. All bags are subject to search. Prohibited items may be confiscated. The Gardens Gift Shop has a limited supply of compliant clear bags available for purchase.

Permitted Bags

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"

• Small opaque clutches that do not exceed 6" x 9"

• Medically necessary bags (must be accompanied by the person who requires it)

• Diaper bags (only allowed for caretakers with young children)

Prohibited Bags

• Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12" (exemption: medical and diaper bags)

• Non-clear bags larger than 6" x 9"

• Clear bags with patterns or tint that obscures the contents

• Coolers of any size

The Gardens will have a variety of food and drink offerings inside the venue including food trucks, a full cash bar and water fountains for refillable water bottles. To see a list of food trucks for each show, please visit the individual concert listings above.

Permitted Food & Drink

• Factory-sealed non-alcoholic beverages

• Empty refillable water bottles

• Food for personal consumption (containers must adhere to clear bag policy)

Prohibited Food & Drink

• Outside alcohol

• Glass containers

• Beverage in non-factory-sealed containers

Free parking is available in The Gardens lot, along Botanical Lane or in the USDA's Natural Resources Research Center lot across the street.

The Gardens is also easily accessed by the Spring Creek Trail with ample bike parking and a separate bike gate entrance located directly on the trail.

ADA parking is available in The Gardens’ parking lot on a first come-first served basis.

Prohibited items include but are not limited to:  

• Outside alcohol, marijuana and tobacco in any form

• Glass containers

• Pets (service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed)

• Tents, canopies or umbrellas

• Recording devices

• Noisemakers

• Laser pointers

• Confetti or glitter

• Fires of any kind including grills, fireworks and candles

• Bikes, skateboards and roller skates (bike parking is available outside venue)

Policies are subject to change at any time and may vary by performer. Any person observed in violation of the outlined policies will be subject to ejection without refund.