Ring in 2026 with The Fretliners at the Fox Theatre in Boulder on New Year’s Eve, presented by 97.3 KBCO.

The Fretliners are a band defined by their songwriting—stories carried by powerful harmonies, dynamic arrangements, and a sound that feels both timeless and new. Their music leans into the tradition of acoustic string instruments but reaches well beyond genre, resonating with listeners through honesty and craft.

The legend is real—Saxsquatch, the 7-foot-tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina, is bringing his Party Animal Tour 2025 to the Fox Theatre on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Pete Yorn has been celebrating milestone after milestone. He made his acting debut in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, scored his ninth Top 10 AAA hit, marked a landmark birthday, and released his tenth studio album, The Hard Way (via Shelly Music). The record blends country and folk textures with Yorn’s raw vocals, cinematic strings, and vivid, confessional lyrics.

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has captured the imagination of music lovers with their unique fusion of the Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. The group is comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys – whose collective energy and chemistry have earned them a devoted following across the country.

Today, LA-based artist Carter Vail has officially announced his 2025 Coydog Tour, a highly anticipated 23-date run across North America. Known for his distinctive blend of dreamy guitars, clever storytelling and nostalgic energy, Vail will hit the road this fall to bring his fan-favorite tracks and new music to cities across the U.S. See a full list of dates below and at cartervail.com. 

The Fox Theatre will crackle with Appalachian fire on Thursday, October 16, 2025, when Arkansas’ progressive string quartet Arkansauce rolls into town with its signature blend of blistering newgrass and heart‑lifting harmonies. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., music starts at 8:00 p.m., and the evening features support sets from rising Colorado jam‑grass outfit River Spell and Louisville’s adventurous acoustic explorers Tonewood String Band.

Irish breakout trio Kingfishr will make their eagerly awaited Rocky Mountain debut this fall, headlining the Fox Theatre on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the band taking the stage at 8:00 PM sharp. General-admission tickets go on sale Friday, July 11 at 10:00 AM MDT via Z2 Entertainment (purchase here: https://www.z2ent.com/events/detail/kingfishr-2025-fox).

Phish rolls into Pholsom Field for a triple-header—July 3, 4 & 5—and the whole town is tuning up like an over-stuffed kick drum. From sunset sound-checks echoing off the Flatirons to last call at the Fox, this Independence Day weekend promises more peaks than a “YEM” trampoline jam. Grateful Web has your play-by-play: trails to wander, taps to sample, veggie delights to devour, and the late-night throw-downs that keep the lights on long after the encore fades.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Fox Theatre will be awash in psychedelic color and timeless sound when Boulder’s own Young & Dead headline an immersive “Evening with Young & Dead,” accompanied by the swirling visuals of the JPEG Liquid Light Show. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the music begins at 8:00 p.m.

Genre-bending singer-songwriter Rayland Baxter will return to Colorado this summer for a special co-bill with celebrated troubadour Langhorne Slim at the historic Fox Theatre on Thursday, August 7, 2025.