Outside Days 2026
REI Co-op and Capital One present: Outside Days 2026! Experience your favorite bands, brands, gear, special activations from the co-op and more, all in the heart of Denver.
Win a VIP Package for 2!
Cross your fingers...and your bestie’s, too. One lucky sweepstakes winner will receive two 3-day VIP tickets to the festival, plus funds for airfare and a hotel for two! Enter thru 3/23 for a chance to win. Terms apply.*
Don’t miss a moment
It’s the festival that was so good, we added another day. Get your tickets now for three days of music, culture, ideas and more.
FRIDAY, MAY 29
Death Cab for Cutie • Goth Babe • Japanese Breakfast • Wildermiss
SATURDAY, MAY 30
My Morning Jacket • The Flaming Lips • Dawes • Eggy • Karina Rykman • Brothers of Brass
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Cage the Elephant • Tash Sultana • Grouplove • Girl Tones • N3ptune • The Mañanas
Be an insider at Outside Days
REI Co-op Mastercard cardmembers get exclusive access to early-bird pricing thru 4/1, express entry, 15% discounts on eligible merchandise, food and beverage, and access to the Capital One Cardholder Lounge and front of stage viewing area.
Not a cardmember? Learn more and see if you’re pre-approved with no risk to your credit score! Apply now.
Hey members, here’s how to get more at Outside Days!
REI Co-op Members get exclusive access to member-only giveaways, dedicated member zone, local countdown events in Denver, and more. All you need to do is verify your membership.
Just present one of the following, and you’re in!
- Digital Wallet (Membership card or REI Co-op Mastercard)
- Physical Card (Membership or REI Co-op Mastercard)
- Member Email Newsletter
- REI purchase receipt (Online or In-store)
Not a member yet? Join today—it’s just $30 once for life!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Outside Days take place?
Auraria Campus
1201 5th Street
Denver, CO 80204
The official event map will be released at a later date closer to the event.
When is Outside Days 2026?
Thursday, May 28–Friday, May 29 | Outside Days Industry Conference
Friday, May 29–Sunday, May 31 | Outside Days Festival
The official programming schedule will be released at a later date closer to the event.
Where can I buy tickets?
For ticketing information and full FAQ, visit the official website. Early-bird pricing ends April 1, 2026, at 11:59pm MT.
Will there be ADA Accessibility?
Outside Days welcomes all people with disabilities. We are continuously striving to enhance our efforts to ensure access to event amenities without limitations based on abilities. We provide options for the following services:
- Overall Wheelchair Accessibility
- Accessible Parking & Transportation Recommendations
- Accessible Entrances, Restrooms & Viewing Areas
- Effective Communication Requests
- Service Animals Protocols
- First Aid & Prescription Medications Protocols
For more information, visit the official website.
Will there be family accommodations?
Outside Days welcomes families, children and people of all ages. Children 12 and under are allowed to enter the festival for free. Children 12 and under will also be admitted to the VIP area with an Adult VIP Ticket Holder. For more information, visit the official website.
REI and Capital One support your local community
With help from the REI Co-op® Mastercard® program, Capital One and REI donate $2 million annually to the REI Cooperative Action Fund. This donation supports 200+ nonprofits working to create a more equitable outdoors nationwide.