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Death cab for Cutie, My morning Jacket to Headline Expanded outside Days Festival in Denver
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Denver’s party of outdoor culture adds a third day of music and expands its industry conference, solidifying its position as a premier event for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Outside Days, the annual festival celebrating outdoor culture and community, is set to return to Denver, Colorado, from May 29-31, 2026, with an expanded format. The event, now spanning three days, will feature a stellar musical lineup headlined by Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, and Cage The Elephant, alongside performances by Tash Sultana, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast, The Flaming Lips, and Dawes, among others.
A Festival Evolving into a Cultural Hub
Founded in 2024 as the Outside Festival and Summit, the event has rapidly grown beyond a traditional music festival. Organizers describe Outside Days as being “at the heart of a rising cultural movement to get everyone outside.” Over the past two years, the festival has attracted over 50,000 attendees, earning it the moniker “the SXSW of the outdoors.” The 2026 iteration marks a move to a new location, Denver’s Auraria Campus, with organizers anticipating over 35,000 attendees.
Beyond the Music: Industry and Adventure
Outside Days isn’t solely focused on musical performances.The event will continue to offer a unique blend of adventure films, conversations with elite athletes and explorers – including appearances by Alex Honnold and Dr. Len Necefer – and experiences designed to foster a connection with the outdoors.
The Outside Days industry conference, beginning on Thursday, May 28, will feature the third year of the Outside Summit, a networking and thought leadership gathering for outdoor professionals. The second year of Outside ignite,a startup pitch competition connecting founders and investors,will also take place. New for 2026 are two additional tracks: Attract, geared towards innovators in the travel industry, and endure, designed for endurance race directors and event organizers.
Ticket Information and Exclusive Presales
An exclusive presale for Capital One cardholders, including REI co-op® MasterCard® customers, begins on Wednesday, December 3, at 10 A.M. MST and concludes at 10 A.M. MST on Friday,December 5. Cardholders will have 48-hour early access to tickets and enjoy benefits such as early-bird pricing through April 1, 2026, and access to an exclusive Capital One cardholder lounge.
General public ticket sales commence at 10 A.M. MST on Friday, December 5. Early-bird pricing starts at $150 for a full weekend pass and $60 for a single day. VIP packages will be available starting at $175 for a single day and $400 for the full weekend, offering access to a premium viewing area, exclusive food vendors, a private bar, and expedited entry. Children aged 12 and under will be admitted free with a ticketed adult.
Outside+ members will have access to early-bird pricing on VIP tickets and the opportunity to purchase GA+ tier tickets at general admission pricing. Three-day GA+ tickets start at $300 and include express entry, private bathrooms, additional food and beverage options, and access to the Outside+ lounge.
additional programming details will be announced in the coming months. For the latest updates and more information, visit the Outside Days website.
