Where to Catch Live Music & Fun Events This August in Fort Collins

Hey there, FoCo,

August in Fort Collins is packed with back-to-back concerts, quirky festivals, and good old-fashioned summer fun. Whether you’re chasing a bluegrass jam by the river or sipping peach cocktails at a fundraiser, there’s something happening almost every night. Here’s your ultimate guide to the month’s can’t-miss happenings — mark your calendar and don’t forget your dancing shoes.

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🎉 August’s Standout Events

Here are some biggies that deserve a spot on your calendar:

🍑 Fort Collins Peach Festival – Aug. 16
Celebrate all things peachy with sweet treats, drinks, and live music—all while supporting local Rotary Clubs. $10 entry gets you access to vendors and festivities.

🚴 Tour de Fat – Aug. 23
FoCo’s funkiest bike parade meets beer-fueled bash at New Belgium. Costumes, contests, music, and general weirdness await. Free to attend!

🎨 Fort Collins Art Festival – Aug. 9–10
Hit up Linden Street for two full days of fine art, sculpture, handmade goods, and live music. Free and family-friendly!

🌊 Poudre RiverFest – Aug. 9
Celebrate the river that runs through it. This free fest at New Belgium features music, kids' activities, workshops, and environmental booths.

🎶 Summer Soundtrack: Music Venues & Concerts

🎸 The Aggie Theatre – From wrestling-comedy hybrids to emo nights and international acts, The Aggie’s lineup this month is stacked. (Aug. 6–30)

🌄 The Mishawaka – Catch shows riverside in the Poudre Canyon or check out their new Campfire Sessions for intimate local vibes. (Aug. 6–30)

🎤 Washington’s – From Afrobeat to indie to alt-country, this 900-person venue hosts something different nearly every week. (Aug. 6–20)

🏞️ Outdoor Concert Series –

• Tues: FoCo Food Truck Rally (City Park)

• Wed: CooperSmith's Brewpub

• Thurs: Bohemian Nights (Old Town Square)

• Fri: Music on the Lawn (Foothills Mall)

• Sat/Sun: Brews + Tunes at Gilded Goat, Odell, and Breckenridge Brewery

🎭 More Than Music: Comedy, Film & Art

🎭 The Comedy Fort – Big laughs from comics like Gareth Reynolds and Debra DiGiovanni all month long. Also: burlesque, pizza parties, and open mics.

🎬 Movies & More

• Magic Rat Film Showcase: Aug. 20

• Outdoor movies at The Lyric

• Drive-in flicks at Holiday Twin

• Silent Film Jam at Avogadro’s: Aug. 14

🎨 Art Walks & Exhibits

• First Friday Art Walk: Aug. 9

• Museum of Art & Avenir Museum exhibitions

• Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s “Nature All Around Us”

🍴 Food, Drink & Local Flavor

🧄 FoCo Foodie Walk – Aug. 15
Sample your way through downtown’s finest shops from 5–8 p.m.

🍽️ Old Town Food Tour – Meet the chefs, sample bites, and sip local drinks on this curated tour.

🍷 Wine Tastings – Taste & Savor Wine Bar is featuring Merryvale Vineyards this month.

🚢 Titanic-Themed Dinner – Join “Jack and Rose” at The Atrium on Aug. 14 for a dramatic (and delicious) throwback night.

🛍️ Markets & Shopping

• 🛍️ Summer Makers Market: Aug. 16

• 🛍️ Fort Collins Artisan Fair: End of August on Linden Street (early birds get VIP goodie bags!)

🐴 Outdoors & Adventures

• 🌅 Sunset horseback rides with Tattered Saddle every Saturday

• 👟 Lory Summer Trail Series (Aug. 6–26)

• 🎣 Fly fishing school with St. Peter’s Fly Shop: Aug. 9

• 🌊 Whitewater rafting still going strong thanks to that mountain snowmelt!

🗓 What’s Happenin’ in Fort Collins: Event Listings

Want more? See the full calendar → Fort Collins Event Calendar

See Ya Out There, FoCo!

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