While many visit Grand Junction for the renowned outdoor attractions – like the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest – the multitude of concerts and live events booked for this year make visiting even more attractive. The concert and event season in Grand Junction has already kicked off, so check out these upcoming shows and add them to your calendar!
For a complete list of events, concerts, races, and shows, check out the Visit Grand Junction Event Calendar.
The Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Grand Junction’s biggest outdoor venue is the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park. Enjoy a comfortably warm evening in Grand Junction while listening to some of your favorite artists and acts. The “Amp” is set to host concerts all summer long, and tickets are going fast, so grab yours while you can!
August 13, 2024: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which won three Grammys, an album and a single in the Grammy Hall of Fame, will perform at Las Colonias Amphitheater on August 13, 2024. The band was formed in 1966 in Long Beach, California, and has played numerous genres, including folk, country, rock 'n' roll, bluegrass, pop and "Americana."
Dust off your cowboy hat and slip into your country boots because Walker Hayes is coming to Grand Junction and performing at Las Colonias Amp on August 15, 2024.
August 17, 2024: The Beach Boys
Since their formation in Hawthorne, California, in 1961, The Beach Boys have been a significant part of American history for over six decades. Catch them live at Grand Junction's Amp at Las Colonias Park on August 17, 2024.
August 18, 2024: Ginuwine & Ying Yang Twins
Ginuwine, a celebrated American singer, and The Ying Yang Twins, known for their hit "Whistle While You Twurk," will be joining together and performing at Las Colonias Amphitheater on August 18, 2024.
The American rock band Blue October, formed in Houston, Texas, in 1995, will perform at Las Colonias Park on August 23, 2024.
August 28, 2024: Gregory Alan Isakov
An indie and folk songwriter and singer based in Boulder, Colorado, will perform with special guests Josiah and the Bonnevilles on August 28th, 2024, at Las Colonias Amp.
The American country music singer and actor Trace Adkins, who has sold over 11 million albums and won Grammy awards from CMT and ACM, will perform on August 19th at the Amp at Las Colonias.
Warehouse25sixty-five
This bar, restaurant and lounge - Warehouse25sixty-five - was voted iHeart Radio Rocky Mountain Country Music Venue of the Year and is one of the best places for indoor and outdoor live music in Grand Junction.
The Oxymorons, an electric group specializing in classic rock with hits from the 1980s, will perform at Warehouse25sixty-five on July 26, 2024.
July 27, 2024: The Boys of Summer
Since 2004, The Boys of Summer has been skyrocketing and selling over 120 million albums worldwide. They will be coming to the Warehouse25sixty-five in Grand Junction on July 27, 2024.
Braxton Keith, the 20-something songwriter from San Antonio, Texas, will perform old-school country music on July 31, 2024, at Warehouse25sixty-five.
August 1, 2024: Aaron Watson with special guest Jenna Paulette
Country artist and spirit of the American frontier Aaron Watson and special guest Jenna Paulette, a Lewisville, Texas native, will perform at the Warehouse25sixty-five on August 1, 2024.
In support of the Alzheimer's Association, comedian Nancy Norton will bring laughs to Grand Junction at Warehouse25sixty-five.
Experience 20 concerts in one night, with Hairball performing a Rock & Roll experience at the Warehouse25sixty-five.
Florida native and American country artist Michael Ray, who wrote his first song at age 15, will perform at Warehouse25sixty-five on August 22, 2024.
Matt Stell, an Arkansas native who is quickly becoming one of the busiest and most visible artists in his generation, will be performing live in concert in Grand Junction.
August 24, 2024: The Doudious Brothers Band
If you want to experience a mix of country, rock and roll, and the blues, don't miss The Doudious Brothers Band's performance at Warehouse25sixty-five.
The Historic Avalon Theatre
The Historic Avalon Theatre is Grand Junction’s historic performing arts hall and is a premiere venue for concerts and theatre in Grand Junction. With acts ranging from orchestras to magicians, the Avalon Theater is hosting some talented performers this summer.
A Texas legend who was born in San Antonio, Texas, with a unique blend of modern and traditional country music, Pat Green, will be performing at the Avalon Theatre.
Mesa Theater
Some of the best music and comedy performers in the region perform at Grand Junction’s Mesa Theater, a historic theater in the heart of Downtown Grand Junction. Check out Mesa Theater’s packed event calendar to keep up with their busy line-up.
July 29, 2024: The Unlikely Candidates
The Unlikely Candidates is an American indie rock band formed in 2008 in Fort Worth, Texas. They will perform on July 29, 2024, at Grand Junction's Mesa Theater.
July 30, 2024: Off With Their Heads
The early 2000s American punk rock band, Off With Their Heads, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, will be at the Mesa Theater on July 30, 2024.
August 3, 2024: Smile Empty Soul
The grunge rock band, Smile Empty Soul, will be at Grand Junction's Mesa Theater live on August 3, 2024.
The rap artist from South-Central Los Angeles, California and his 2001 hit and best-known song "Because I Got High" & "Crazy Rap", Afroman, will be live at the Mesa Theater.
August 9, 2024: Ray Wylie Hubbard
An American singer and songwriter from Dallas, Texas, Ray Wylie Hubbard, also known for "Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother", will be performing at Grand Junction's Mesa Theater on August 9, 2024.
August 10, 2024: Zack Couron & Matt Walden
Zack Couron, since 2017, the performer has collided with genres such as funk, reggae, hip hop, and folk and will be joined on stage by Matt Walden, the singer and songwriter from Florida, who will be performing on August 10, 2024, at the Mesa Theater.
August 15, 2024: Paul Benjamin Band
Paul Benjamin Band, a groove-based genre with American music and powerful guitar riffs, will perform at Grand Junction's Mesa Theater.
August 17, 2024: The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats, a rock band formed in 2011, will perform live at the Mesa Theater on August 17, 2024.
August 18, 2024; ALL THAT REMAINS
The American metalcore band from Springfield, Massachusetts, will be live at Grand Junction's Mesa Theater.
August 22, 2024: The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
The three-piece American country blues band from Indiana, which has played 250 dates per year, will perform live at the Mesa Theater on August 22, 2024.
NU SKOOL will perform a comedic take on classic NU Metal, such as Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Korn, and more, at the Mesa Theater.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets and secure your seat to see Satsang on August 28, 2024, at the Mesa Theater.
August 31, 2024: Dayglo Abortions with The Brothels - Clusterfux
Experience a wild night full of hardcore punk rock with Dayglo Abortions with The Brothels and Clusterfux on August 31, 2024, at the Mesa Theater.
Colorado Mesa University Moss Performing Arts Center
Experience the magic of performing arts at Colorado Mesa University. From enthralling theatre productions to captivating dance performances and soul-stirring musical concerts, talented students, faculty, and guest artists showcase their creativity and passion.
Country Jam
As Colorado's largest country music festival, Country Jam is a celebrity-filled three-day event. This year’s headliners were Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, and Thomas Rhett, complimented by many well-known artists and up-and-coming talent from Nashville. Koe Wetzel, Lee Brice, Flatland Cavalry, Craig Morgan, and many others look forward to this iconic event where concertgoers come together from all over the country. The event was June 20-22, but don't worry if you missed it. You can look forward to Country Jam in 2025!
Plan ahead and stay an extra night or two – Grand Junction hotels and vacation homes are incredibly affordable and convenient to all the live venues in the area. There is plenty to do in the city or venture outside and find out why this area is known as an outdoor recreation mecca.