Denver International Airport (DEN) has announced the return of its free six-week summer concert series, Concerts on the Fly, starting August 2, 2026. The outdoor events will take place every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on the airport’s 82,000-square-foot open-air plaza between Jeppesen Terminal and the Westin hotel, operating rain or shine.
The lineup features jazz, R&B, and funk artists. Performances include: August 2, Ben Tankard and Karyn White; August 9, Jackiem Joyner and Brian Simpson; August 16, Anthony David and Mindi Abair; August 23, Wash Park Band and Eric Roberson; August 30, Hot Lunch Band and Kirk Whalum; and September 6, Adrian Crutchfield with Big Pocket and Con Funk Shun. Each show follows a structured run: doors open at 1:30 p.m. with a DJ set, opening act from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., intermission until 4 p.m., and headliner from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
All-ages events require free tickets, released at 10 a.m. MDT on the Monday prior to each performance via DEN’s website. Attendees may bring lawn chairs or blankets, as no seating is provided. The series aims to draw visitors to the plaza beyond typical air travel activities.