Highlands Ranch Summer Concerts 2026

Eight free Thursday-evening concerts at Highland Heritage Regional Park June 4 through July 30, plus the season-closing Summer Sunset Concert at Civic Green Park on Aug 22 with a drone show celebrating America 250 and Colorado 150. All free. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic.

Part of the Summer of Fun: Douglas County 2026 guide.

At a glance →HRCA series lineup →Aug 22 — Sunset Concert + drone show →FAQs →

Series at a glance

HRCA Summer Concert Series — Highland Heritage Regional Park

When
Thursdays
June 4 – July 30, 2026 (skips Jul 2)
Time
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where
Highland Heritage Regional Park
9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Cost
Free, no tickets required
Food
Rotating food trucks each week
Sponsors
HRCAA & SCFD

Summer Sunset Concert — Civic Green Park

When
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. + drone show
Where
Civic Green Park
9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch
Cost
Free
Headliner
Ninety2K (90s/2000s rock covers)
Bonus
America 250 / Colorado 150 drone show

HRCA Summer Concert Series — full lineup

All eight shows run 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Highland Heritage Regional Park. All free. The series skips the week of July 4 (no Jul 2 concert). Verified against hrcaonline.org.

  1. 1. Shelvis and the Roustabouts— Rockabilly / Americana

    Thursday, June 4

  2. 2. Tumbledown Shack

    Thursday, June 11

  3. 3. Red Rock Vixens

    Thursday, June 18

  4. 4. Northwoods Band

    Thursday, June 25

  5. 5. 90's Til Dawn

    Thursday, July 9

    Series resumes after the July 4 week.

  6. 6. Bullet the Blue Sky

    Thursday, July 16

  7. 7. Chili Powder

    Thursday, July 23

  8. 8. Thumpin'

    Thursday, July 30

    Series finale.

Summer Sunset Concert — Aug 22 at Civic Green Park

HRCA closes the summer with the Summer Sunset Concert on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Civic Green Park (9370 Ridgeline Blvd). Headlining is Ninety2K, described by HRCA as “Denver’s premier 90s and 2000s rock cover band.”

The evening continues after the music with a drone show as part of the America 250 / Colorado 150 initiative — marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado’s 150th year of statehood. Free admission.

Park rules: No glass containers. No dogs in the park. No strollers or wagons on the grass. Pack a picnic or buy from food trucks. Source: hrcaonline.org.

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FAQs

When is the 2026 HRCA Summer Concert Series?▾

Eight free concerts run on Thursdays from June 4 through July 30, 2026, all from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130. The series skips the week of July 4 (no Jul 2 show). Presented by HRCA, with sponsorship support from HRCAA and SCFD.

Who is playing the 2026 HRCA Summer Concert Series?▾

The verified 2026 lineup, per hrcaonline.org: Shelvis and the Roustabouts (Jun 4, rockabilly/Americana), Tumbledown Shack (Jun 11), Red Rock Vixens (Jun 18), Northwoods Band (Jun 25), 90's Til Dawn (Jul 9), Bullet the Blue Sky (Jul 16), Chili Powder (Jul 23), and Thumpin' (Jul 30).

Where is Highland Heritage Regional Park?▾

Highland Heritage Regional Park is at 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130. It is a Highlands Ranch Metro District park and is the home venue for the HRCA Summer Concert Series.

When is the 2026 Summer Sunset Concert in Highlands Ranch?▾

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Civic Green Park (9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch). The headliner is Ninety2K — a Denver 90s and 2000s rock cover band. The event is free.

Is there a drone show in Highlands Ranch this summer?▾

Yes — the August 22 Summer Sunset Concert at Civic Green Park is followed by a drone show as part of the America 250 / Colorado 150 initiative, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado's 150th year of statehood. Details listed on hrcaonline.org.

Are the Highlands Ranch concerts free?▾

Yes — every concert in the HRCA Summer Concert Series at Highland Heritage Regional Park is free and open to the public, and the Aug 22 Summer Sunset Concert at Civic Green Park is also free.

Can I bring food and drinks to the HRCA concerts?▾

Yes. HRCA explicitly invites guests to bring a blanket and a picnic, or to purchase food from the rotating food trucks that vary each week. At Civic Green Park (Summer Sunset Concert), HRCA notes: no glass containers, no dogs in the park, and no strollers or wagons on the grass.

Are dogs allowed at the Highland Heritage Regional Park concerts?▾

HRCA does not explicitly state a dog policy for the Highland Heritage Regional Park series. At Civic Green Park for the Aug 22 Summer Sunset Concert, dogs are not allowed in the park. Confirm at hrcaonline.org before bringing a dog.

Are there food trucks at the HRCA concerts?▾

Yes — food trucks rotate each week at Highland Heritage Regional Park. HRCA does not publish the food truck schedule in advance on the series page; check the day-of details on the event page closer to each concert.

Who organizes the Highlands Ranch concert series?▾

The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) organizes the Summer Concert Series and the Summer Sunset Concert. Sponsorship comes from HRCAA and SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District). The series contact is alyssa.kempesta@hrcaonline.org.

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Sources: hrcaonline.org/Events/Summer-Concert-Series (8-date lineup, venue, time, free admission, sponsor list, food truck policy); hrcaonline.org/Events/Details/summer-sunset-concert-3 (Aug 22 Summer Sunset Concert, Ninety2K, America 250 / Colorado 150 drone show, Civic Green Park rules).