Outside’s massive celebration of outdoor culture and community is coming back to downtown Denver for year three—and it’s bigger than ever. The annual gathering, Outside Days, with presenting sponsors Capital One and REI Co-op, has added a third day of music and will feature headliners Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, Tash Sultana, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast, The Flaming Lips, Dawes, and more.
The event, previously known as the Outside Festival and Summit, will once again include a unique mix of musical performances, adventure films, and conversations with elite athletes, explorers, and storytellers, plus a wide range of experiences crafted to inspire attendees to reconnect with the outdoors and each other.
The Outside Days industry conference, which begins on Thursday, May 28, includes the third year of the Outside Summit, a networking and thought leadership gathering for outdoor professionals, and year two of Outside Ignite, a startup pitch competition that brings together founders and investors. There are also two new tracks for 2026: Attract, for innovators across the travel industry, and Endure, for endurance race directors and event organizers.
The event was founded in 2024 and quickly became so much more than a music festival—Outside Days is at the heart of a rising cultural movement to get everyone outside. Over its first two years, the festival drew more than 50,000 attendees, spurring it to be labeled the “SXSW of the outdoors.” For 2026, Outside Days is moving a short distance to a new location, Denver’s Auraria Campus, where organizers are expecting more than 35,000 attendees.
Outside Days 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, December 3 at 10 A.M. MST, and ending at 10 A.M. MST on Friday, December 5.
Capital One and REI Co-op® MasterCard® cardholders will enjoy benefits leading up to and during Outside Days, such as early-bird pricing until April 1, 2026, and exclusive access to the Capital One cardholder lounge on-site during the festival for a premium experience.
Immediately following the Capital One cardholder presale, all tickets will be released to the general public at 10 A.M. MST on Friday, December 5, with early-bird pricing starting at $150 for the full weekend and $60 for a single day. VIP packages will start at $175 for a single day and $400 for the full weekend, with access to a premium VIP viewing area, exclusive food vendors, private bar, expedited entry, and more. Children ages 12 and under enter free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Outside+ members have access to early-bird pricing on VIP tickets, plus members have the opportunity to purchase GA+ tier tickets at general admission pricing. Three-day GA+ tickets start at $300 and include perks like 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 updates and more information, visit the Outside Days website.
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