Cultural Events & Festivals

Fort Collins events and festivals reflect the city’s personality: outdoorsy, creative, community-driven, and a little bit fun. Throughout the year, the city hosts festivals, markets, concerts, and cultural gatherings that bring residents together and draw visitors from across the region. A lively calendar is part of the appeal of moving to Fort Collins, Colorado.

A Year of Fort Collins Events and Festivals

Summer Highlights

Summer is peak festival season in Fort Collins. The Colorado Brewers’ Festival, held in late June in Old Town, is one of the oldest and largest craft beer festivals in the Rocky Mountain region, drawing thousands of attendees each year. Tour de Fat, New Belgium’s beloved bicycle parade and music festival, celebrates bike culture and community with a joyful, costumed ride through the city. Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest is the city’s signature summer music event, filling the streets of Old Town with live performances across multiple stages over a full weekend in August.

Year-Round Culture

Fort Collins supports a robust arts and culture scene beyond festivals. The Lincoln Center is the city’s premier performing arts venue, hosting Broadway touring productions, symphony performances, and art exhibitions. The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery blends science, history, and interactive learning. First Friday Art Walks bring Old Town’s galleries to life monthly from spring through fall.

Seasonal Favorites

Fall brings the CSU Homecoming festivities and the beloved Old Town Oktoberfest. Winter features the ElectricalStorm Winter Festival and various holiday markets throughout December. Spring ushers in the Fort Collins Kite Festival and the return of the weekly Farmers Market.

Fort Collins is a city that finds reasons to celebrate, and residents show up enthusiastically every time. A packed events calendar is part of what makes relocating to Fort Collins so appealing.

Fort Collins at a Glance

• The Colorado Brewers’ Festival in Fort Collins has been held annually since 1990, making it one of the longest-running craft beer festivals in the United States.
• Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest is held annually in Old Town Fort Collins and typically draws over 100,000 attendees over two days.
• The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins hosts more than 200 performances and events annually.
• Fort Collins hosts more than 40 community festivals and public events per year across its parks, Old Town district, and cultural venues.