07/09/2026
Roots Music Festival UPDATE in Boulder https://www.boulderrootsmusicfest.org/ BOULDER ROOTS
AUGUST 27–30, 2026
A Note of Thanks
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To our Boulder Roots community,
I hope you are enjoying our series on the unveiling of the new name for Boulder Roots Music Fest.
2026 is an ambitious second year. We’re expanding from three days to five and are up-leveling the lineup of headliners. We have more venues, including the Boulder Bandshell. Though music remains our central focus, we are broadening the experience to include performing arts, visual arts, film, and even a comedic experience.
A festival of this scope doesn’t come together without an extraordinary team behind the scenes. I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the partners powering year two:
Symbiotic — Festival Direction & Management. Symbiotic, the Denver-based event company and one of the engines behind the acclaimed Underground Music Showcase, is serving as our festival directors — leading talent curation, scheduling, and overall operations across the weekend. Their deep experience programming live music in non-traditional venues brings a proven hand to the artist and audience experience.
Mighty Fine Productions — Production. Mighty Fine is leading production — staging, audio/visual, and the technical logistics across our venues — making sure every stage delivers a professional, high-quality experience for artists and fans alike.
Downtown Boulder Partnership — Permitting & Civic Coordination. The Downtown Boulder Partnership is a vital civic partner, supporting permitting and city coordination and helping weave downtown Boulder’s businesses into the festival. Their work connects Boulder Roots to the broader community and amplifies the event’s economic and cultural impact.
We’re grateful to Symbiotic, Mighty Fine Productions, and the Downtown Boulder Partnership for being part of year two of Boulder Roots. Each brings real expertise and a shared commitment to Boulder’s creative community, and their partnership is what makes this festival possible. We’re excited to build something lasting together.
Boulder Roots is owned by the nonprofit Bear Roots (a 501(c)(3)). The Caruso Foundation is the anchor financial sponsor, and Caruso Ventures continues to donate the resources of team members to plan and manage the festival. Nearly all the funding for Boulder Roots comes from individual and corporate sponsors across the Boulder and Denver community. Other community groups, including the City of Boulder, also provide marketing, logistics, and operational support. I express my gratitude to these neighbors and friends, as well as to my Caruso Ventures colleagues. Their generous support and active engagement is what makes the festival possible.
The Name Reveal series will continue tomorrow.
With gratitude,
DAN CARUSO
Chair, Bear Roots
Join Us in 2026
AUG 27–30 · BOULDER, CO
2025 was a great launch year. 2026 will bring more talent, more venues, more variety, more days — and a hell of a lot more fun. Our hope is that everyone who joins us comes away with relationships across our community that become meaningful parts of your lives.
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Edition 05 — when none of the names were working. The pivot from AI panels and committee suggestions into Boulder’s own history.
