Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the Outside Festival with presenting sponsors Capital One and REI Co-op will return to downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park, May 31-June 1, 2025. Bigger and better, this year’s event will feature a top shelf music lineup, films, speakers, outdoor sports, and much more. Tickets officially go on sale starting this Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Khruangbin, Lord Huron, Sylvan Esso, Trampled by Turtles, Neal Francis, Waxahatchee, Husbands, Hazlett, and other artists to be announced will perform on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. In addition to live music, the Outside Festival has two full days of events with adventure film screenings, athlete panels and signings, climbing experiences, yoga classes, workshops, gear demos, a kids’ zone, exciting food options, and a variety of immersive brand engagements. The Outside Summit, a precursor to the Festival and the outdoor industry’s premier networking event attended by over 500 influential leaders, will return on Thursday, May 29, with a full day of programming on Friday, May 30, plus exclusive gatherings and Festival access over the weekend.
“We’re beyond excited to bring the Outside Festival and Summit back to Denver in 2025,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. “Last year’s festival was a resounding success and we’re thrilled to once again spotlight Denver’s vibrant community and culture as one of the nation’s best cities to work, play, live, and visit.”
Last year’s inaugural Outside Festival attracted over 18,000 people and generated an estimated $16 million for Denver’s local economy. With a larger footprint in 2025, organizers this year are expecting more than 25,000 attendees. In addition to Civic Center Park, the event will expand to include Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park, as well as spaces inside the Denver Art Museum and the newly renovated Denver Public Library.
“Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy accounts for $66 billion annually, and is a core part of what makes our city and state so successful and vibrant,” said Conor Hall, Director of the Outdoor Industry for the State of Colorado. “Bringing this event back to Colorado cements our place as a leader in this industry, and we’re thrilled to see everyone this spring.”
The event is managed by Boulder-based Outside Interactive Inc. with support from The State of Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Visit Denver, and executive production by Groundswell Experiential, an industry-leading event and festival agency, and Superfly.
“Outside’s mission has always been to encourage more people to get outdoors, discover, learn, and engage fully with all that nature provides,” said Robin Thurston, CEO of Outside Interactive Inc. “The Outside Festival and Summit will continue to embody that same ethos, offering a space where people can engage and deepen their appreciation for the outdoors alongside others who share the same passion. We hope you’ll join us in 2025 for a weekend of adventure, growth, and community.”
Outside Festival presenting sponsor Capital One is running an exclusive Capital One cardholder presale, giving eligible cardholders –including REI Co-op MasterCard customers– 48-hour early access to tickets beginning Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. MST, and ending at 10 a.m. MST on Friday, Dec. 13.
Capital One and REI Co-op MasterCard cardholders will enjoy benefits leading up to and during the festival, such as early-bird pricing throughout the entire Outside Festival ticket sales window, 15% merchandise and concessions discounts, express entry lines, and exclusive access to the Capital One cardholder lounge on-site during the festival for a premium experience. Festival attendees will also have access to the REI Village, featuring emerging brands, product demos, and more!
Immediately following the Capital One cardholder presale, all tickets will be released to the general public at 10 a.m. MST on Friday, Dec. 13, starting at $99 for the full weekend. VIP packages will start at $150 for a single day and $275 for the full weekend, with access to a premium VIP viewing area, exclusive food vendors, private bar access, expedited entry, and more. Outside+ members have access to early-bird pricing throughout the entire sales window on single-day general admission tickets and all VIP ticket types, plus members have the opportunity to purchase GA+ tier tickets at general admission pricing. Two-day GA+ tickets start at $175 and include perks like express entry, private bathrooms, additional food and beverage options, and access to the Outside+ Lounge. Children ages 12 and under enter free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit theoutsidefestival.com.
