Boulder

Nightlife

Boulder's LGBTQ+ community is centered along Pearl Street and in the university area, with a strong queer presence in the downtown district. Popular venues include The Outback Saloon and various queer-friendly establishments. Boulder Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Boulder's outdoor lifestyle and university population create a unique queer community that values both intellectual and physical engagement.

A vibrant music event featuring Velvet Vibez at Roots Music Project.

Unity of Boulder

HOUSE of FIRE VELVET VIBEZ

Roots Music Project

Banshee Tree presents the Bad Luck album release party with special guest Riley J Band at Fox Theatre.

The Fox Theatre

Bad Luck Album Release Party

Banshee Tree

The event features Banshee Tree, a Denver-based band known for blending jazz, indie, psych, and electroswing, performing their live set at the Fox Theatre. The concert celebrates the release of their 'Bad Luck' album and includes high-energy, emotionally intricate music with trance-like grooves. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Accessible seating is available. Tickets are on sale now, and the event is suitable for all ages, with under 16s allowed with an adult.

Banshee Tree with Riley J Band | Bad Luck Album Release Party

Queer Circus 2026 is a variety show featuring burlesque, comedy, drag, ballroom, performance art, poetry, spoken word, and more. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Junkyard Social Club in Boulder, Colorado. It aims to amplify queer voices within the LGBTQIA+ community and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Performers will receive a base pay of $100, with potential audience contributions via Venmo.

Junkyard Social Club

Queer Circus 2026

Join the Fort Collins Pride Bar Crawl on June 20th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM MDT, organized by PubCrawls.com. Celebrate Pride Month by hopping between multiple vibrant venues, including The Yeti Bar and Grill, with access to exclusive drink specials, live music, and a digital pub crawl map. The event is for individuals aged 21 and over, offering free entry into participating bars, wristbands, and a fun-filled night of community, diversity, and celebration. Check-in occurs between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at The Yeti Bar and Grill, where you'll receive your wristband and digital map. Please arrive during check-in hours to ensure full participation. Tickets are non-refundable.

Downtown

Fort Collins Pride Bar Crawl

Join the 2026 Official Fort Collins Pride Bar Crawl organized by PubCrawls.com. The event celebrates Pride Month with a pub crawl through the best bars in Fort Collins. It takes place on June 20, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM and ending around 7:00 PM at The Yeti Bar and Grill, located at 23 Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Participants must be 21 or older. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and attendees are advised to arrive between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to receive wristbands for the event. The event is in person and lasts approximately 3 hours, with no refunds available.

Join us at Boulder Airport on June 20, 2026, at 18:30 for the 18th annual 1940s Ball featuring the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Experience a night of vintage glamour with live big band performances, swing dancing, period costumes, WWII aircraft displays, and immersive historical activities. The event includes general and VIP tickets, with VIP offering reserved seating, early access, exclusive tours, and amenities. Celebrate the era of the 1940s with music, dance, and history in a festive outdoor setting against the Colorado Rockies.

Queer Nightlife in Boulder

Today

HOUSE of FIRE VELVET VIBEZ

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Bad Luck Album Release Party

Friday, March 27, 2026

Banshee Tree with Riley J Band | Bad Luck Album Release Party

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Queer Circus 2026

Take Boulder's queer scene with you

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Fort Collins Pride Bar Crawl

Fort Collins Pride Bar Crawl

1940s Ball at Boulder Airport with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra!

Take Boulder's queer scene with you