Snow Bowl is redefining summer in Steamboat Springs with one of the area's best-kept secrets: a free outdoor concert series that blends national touring acts, local talent, mountain views, and community spirit. What began as a popular weekly music event has expanded into a full season of 35 free concerts running throughout the summer.
Located at the base of the mountain in Steamboat Springs, Snow Bowl has become a favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors looking for live music without the ticket price. The venue is now in its sixth year of hosting its Free Summer Music Fest, offering performances every Wednesday and Sunday from late May through September.
Snow Bowl Steamboat has become much more than a bowling alley and restaurant. During the summer concert season, its outdoor venue transforms into a lively community space where families, music lovers, and visitors gather to enjoy free entertainment in the Colorado mountains. Concertgoers can arrive early for happy hour, grab food and drinks, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere before the music begins.
When: June 3, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Location: 2090 Snow Bowl Plz, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Phone: (970) 879-9840
Doors: 3:00 PM
Music: 5:00–8:00 PM
The summer lineup is divided into two unique music series:
Wednesday Free Summer Music Fest – Featuring national and regional touring bands performing genres ranging from Americana and funk to reggae, brass, rock, and jam music.
Sunday Sessions – A more relaxed evening showcase highlighting talented local musicians from the Steamboat Springs music scene.
Snowbowl's Wednesday Sessions
JUNE
6/3 — Boot Juice
6/10 — High Step Society
6/17 — Bombargo
6/24 — J Roddy Walston
JULY
7/1 — Corb Lund
7/8 — Bonfire Dub
7/15 — Chamberlin Birch / Bella Band
7/22 — The Saint Cecelia
7/29 — Sneezy
AUGUST
8/5 — 40 Oz to Freedom
8/12 — Wish You Were Pink
8/19 — King Cabbage Brass Band
8/26 — Float Like a Buffalo
SEPTEMBER
9/2 — Steely Dead
9/9 — Cousin Curtiss
9/16 — J & The Causeways
Snow Bowl’s Sunday Sessions
JUNE
6/7 — The Flattops
6/14 — Front Page Sound
6/21 — Brian Smith Band
6/28 — Speak of the Devil J
JULY
7/5 — Mattie Silks
7/12 — Steve Boynton Trio
7/19 — Eric Delaney’s Taste Test
7/26 — Hunter Archer & The Quiver
AUGUST
8/2 — Wordan Jilson & The Wild Bunch
8/9 — JR Adams Band
8/16 — Rough Stock
8/23 — Worried Men
8/30 — Jay Roemer Band
SEPTEMBER
9/13 — Fritz and Friends Closing Event Putting the Giant to Sleep
9/20 — Giant Walking Robots Wake Up & Live Deadphish Orchestra
STAY WITH STEAMBOAT LODGING COMPANY
Whether you're planning a summer vacation in Steamboat Springs or looking for an authentic local experience, Snow Bowl's Free Summer Music Fest delivers live music, mountain-town charm, and community connection—all without the price of admission. It's a reminder that some of Colorado's best summer memories are the ones enjoyed outdoors, with great music and good company.
So, next time you’re in Steamboat Springs, make sure to stay with Steamboat Lodging Company and check out the freet tunes around town!
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