The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 69° in Fort Collins at 5:40 PM. Forecast high 74, low 56.

Music this weekend

Friday October 2 13 events

morning

  • Wiggle Worms

    MusicEaton Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

afternoon

evening

  • FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

    An art walk offers gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets, live music and hands-on art experiences.

    FestivalsVarious Locations, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

  • Jon Pickett (Chain Station) Acoustic

    Jon Pickett performs solo as a singer-songwriter and one-man band, blending bluegrass with a range of musical influences.

    MusicThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

  • Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie

    Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.

    ArtsEarthwood Collections, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 7 p.m.

  • Music at the Mothership

    A live music series features a curated lineup and free performances on an outdoor lawn.

    MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

  • Buster & The Boomers Live Music

    A live band performs alongside a Queen of Hearts raffle, with food and drinks available.

    FestivalsAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

  • Friday Night Live Music

    Live music features Share The Road, Neilson & Nicholson, Random & True and guest artists.

    MusicAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

  • Stout Branch Bluegrass

    Stout Branch Bluegrass plays hard-driving bluegrass built around homegrown songwriting.

    MusicCity Star Brewing, Berthouduntil 8:30 p.m.

  • Tribal Seeds - Heavy Vibes Tour 2026

    A live reggae concert features Tribal Seeds with Fortunate Youth and For Peace Band.

    MusicWashington’s, Fort Collins$39.55

  • Devon Gilfillian

    Devon Gilfillian performs soul-inflected music blending rock, funk and country, with Jon Muq opening.

    MusicThe Armory, Fort Collins$23.95

  • Agave Underground - Just for Fun Karaoke

    Karaoke gives singers a chance to perform while others can watch from the bar.

    MusicAgave Underground, Fort Collinsuntil 11:59 p.m.

  • Speed The Pilgrim • Pleasure People • Sparrow Bones

    MusicSurfside 7, 238 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USAuntil 11 p.m.

Saturday October 3 16 events

All day

  • Adam Carolla Live at The Stanley

    Adam Carolla performs live with sharp wit and unfiltered humor.

    MusicThe Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

  • Greeley Marching Invitational

    Local high school marching bands perform for judges and receive feedback, followed by a performance from Pride of the Rockies.

    MusicNottingham Field, Greeley

morning

  • Larimer County Farmers' Market

    A farmers’ market anniversary celebration highlights local farmers and fresh Colorado-grown food, with special events planned.

    MusicOld Town Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 1 p.m.

  • Elk Fest

    A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.

    FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

  • Stove Prairie Fall Festival

    A mountain community festival features local crafts and food vendors, a school bake sale and activities for all ages, supporting Stove Prairie School.

    MusicStove Prairie Elementary, BellvueFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

afternoon

  • Riverside Fall Festival ft. Lid Dixon AT RIVERSIDE COLORADO

    A fall festival features pumpkin painting, seasonal drinks, a scavenger hunt, live music by Lid Dixon, a community bake-off, ghost stories and an outdoor Beetlejuice screening.

    MusicRiverside Colorado, BellvueGA - $13For familiesuntil 8 p.m.

  • Live Music Saturdays

    A weekly live music series features a changing lineup of performers.

    MusicBreckenridge Brewery, Fort Collinsuntil 6 p.m.

evening

  • Sean Flynn Acoustic

    A roots-based guitarist plays groove-focused music that puts the song first.

    ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

  • NOCOFest 2026

    A community festival raises funds for disability services with live music, local vendors, food trucks, walking entertainment and bull riding.

    MusicColorado Youth Outdoors, Fort Collins$100until 10 p.m.

  • Live Music

    Local artists perform live music.

    MusicGilded Goat Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

  • Sugar Britches

    A country-roots band performs honky-tonk songs with eclectic instrumentals, clever lyrics and a mix of heartache and folksy wit.

    MusicCity Star Brewing, Berthouduntil 8:30 p.m.

  • Signature Concert 1: Music: The Purest Art

    Fort Collins Symphony opens its season with Byron Hitchcock’s Sibelius Violin Concerto, Corigliano’s playful Promenade Overture and Dvořák’s dramatic Symphony No. 7.

    MusicThe Lincoln Center, Fort CollinsAdults $33-$87 Students and Children $10until 9:30 p.m.

Sunday October 4 7 events

morning

  • Elk Fest

    A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.

    FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

afternoon

  • Manhattan Short Film Festival

    A screening of short films from emerging filmmakers lets viewers vote for best film and actor.

    MusicLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.

  • Sunday Fun-day!

    Denny Driscoll performs while guests can enjoy wine, wine slushies, a food and charcuterie menu, and paella made on site.

    ArtsSnowy Peaks Winery, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.

  • Sunday Summer Series: Cowboys Dead

    MusicBellvueuntil 5 p.m.

evening

  • Geoff Clark Acoustic

    Geoff Clark performs solo guitar and vocals, blending Americana, alt-country, folk and rock with Irish drinking songs.

    ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

  • Ghostbusters in Concert

    The original Ghostbusters film plays on a large screen with its score performed live by an orchestra, alongside a costume contest and spooky special guests.

    MusicThe Lincoln Center, Fort Collins$35–$73+For families

  • Weekly Sound Bath & Meditation with Joe

    A guided sound bath pairs handmade bowls and other sound tools with meditation and breathing instruction, gentle music and aromatherapy; no experience is needed.

    MusicThe Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins$25 Drop inuntil 8:30 p.m.

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 1 open

to Dec 16

  • Open Mic Night

    Musicians, poets and other performers take the mic at a live open mic hosted by local musician Max Miller.

    MusicAvant Garde Aleworks, Estes ParkFree

Listings come from the calendars of the area's visitor bureaus, libraries, colleges, towns, venues and Rocky Mountain National Park. Times and prices are theirs; check with the organizer before you go.