Melodic Journeys: Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant & Beyond

The much-anticipated celebration of outdoor culture and community, Outside Days, is returning to downtown Denver for its third year, and it promises to be more exciting than ever. This annual gathering, with presenting sponsors Capital One and REI Co-op, is now expanding to three days of music featuring headliners Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, Tash Sultana, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast, The Flaming Lips, Dawes, and more.

Previously known as the Outside Festival and Summit, the event showcases a diverse mix of musical performances, adventure films, and discussions with elite athletes, explorers, and storytellers. It’s an experience designed to help attendees reconnect with nature and foster connections with one another.

The fascinating industry conference associated with Outside Days begins on Thursday, May 28, featuring the third iteration of the Outside Summit. This networking and thought leadership event caters to outdoor professionals, while year two of Outside Ignite, a startup pitch competition, continues to foster innovation by bringing founders and investors together. New tracks have been introduced for 2026: Attract, aimed at travel industry innovators, and Endure, designed for endurance race directors and event planners.

Since its founding in 2024, Outside Days has evolved rapidly, transforming into something greater than a mere music festival. It embodies a cultural movement encouraging people to embrace the outdoors. Drawing more than 50,000 attendees in its first two years, the festival has been dubbed the “SXSW of the outdoors.” In 2026, the event will relocate to Denver’s Auraria Campus, where organizers anticipate over 35,000 attendees.

Presenting sponsor Capital One is offering an exclusive presale for cardholders. This allows eligible customers, including those with REI Co-op® MasterCard® cards, 48 hours of early access to tickets from Wednesday, December 3 at 10 A.M. MST until 10 A.M. MST on Friday, December 5.

Cardholders will also receive various benefits leading up to the event, including early-bird pricing available until April 1, 2026, and exclusive access to the Capital One cardholder lounge on-site during the festival for a more premium experience.

Following the presale, general public ticket sales will open at 10 A.M. MST on Friday, December 5. Early-bird pricing for the full weekend starts at $150, while single-day tickets begin at $60. VIP packages are offered starting at $175 for a single day and $400 for the entire weekend. These include access to a premium viewing area, exclusive food vendors, private bar, expedited entry, and more. Children aged 12 and under can enter for free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Additionally, Outside+ members benefit from early-bird pricing on VIP tickets and the option to purchase GA+ tier tickets at general admission prices. Three-day GA+ tickets start at $300 and come with perks like express entry, private restrooms, additional food and beverage options, and access to the Outside+ lounge.

More programming details will be shared in the months ahead. For updates and further information, visit the Outside Days website.