Join us Thursday, August 1 at 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. for a FREE CONCERT!
Member Pre-Sale Tickets Available: 7/19
Non-Member Tickets Available: 7/26
Enjoy the last nights of summer with Butterfly Pavilion’s Free August Concert on Thursday, August 1st from 6:00–8:30 p.m. filled with live music, delicious food, and fun for the whole family!
Starting at 5:30 p.m., come and join us in our Discovery Gardens where the fun awaits! Bring a chair or blanket, or simply relax on the lawn under our shade tent while you enjoy live performances by Virgi Dart and David Lawrence & the Spoonful. Butterfly Pavilion will provide folding chairs upon request.
We are so thankful to Swallow Hill Music for connecting us with the bands and booking them for this event, as well as so much behind the scenes work to make sure this event is an incredible experience.
While you listen, feel free to get up and dance, play some lawn games, or grab some delicious food! Denver Pops will be handing out FREE popsicles (while supplies last), and you can find Ruby Ru’s and Walking Taco food trucks curbside right in front of Pete the Praying Mantis statue. Food trucks in the parking lot will have food available to purchase throughout the performances, and restrooms are located inside Butterfly Pavilion.
Don’t forget to stop and explore the garden patio, check out artist merchandise at Swallow Hill’s table, and enjoy more fun activities.
When you arrive, follow the signs or find a staff member to find the entrance to the Discovery Gardens, which start at Pete the Praying Mantis, East of the Main Entrance. You will be directed to the East side of the buildings, where the concert will be held. From there, you may set up your spot on the grass or on the patio.
Please note that pre-registration is required for this event!
Exclusive Perk for Members Only!!
Come early and experience our invertebrates before the concert with exclusive member-only access to our indoor exhibits from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Beat the crowds, claim a great spot, explore our exhibits, and make the most of this special perk just for you at this special summer evening event.
To take advantage of this perk, please arrive at the main entrance at 5:00 p.m. for check-in. Note that the facility will close at 6:00 p.m. for the concert and will remain closed for the rest of the night.
Not a Member? Now is the perfect time to sign up!
*Sale does not apply to Children’s Museum Combo Memberships. Sale ends 8/2/24
Schedule
5:00 p.m. : Member-only access to inside exhibits.
5:30 p.m. : Concert space in the Discovery Gardens opens for first admission.
6:00 p.m. : Butterfly Pavilion’s indoor exhibits close, and the concert begins with David Lawrence & the Spoonful performance. David Lawrence and the Spoonful are a blues and folk band who have performed all over Colorado, including the famous Bluebird Theatre.
There will be a break between performers, providing the perfect opportunity to grab some food or use the restroom.
7:15 p.m. : Virgi Dart Performance. Virgi Dart is a pop artist who blends the unique sounds of Latin America from Argentina to Brazil. She has been featured in the largest Colorado musical festivals, including FoCoMX and UMS.
8:30 p.m. : Concert Concludes
FAQs
Q: Do I need to bring my own chair?
A: Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or a blanket, or just to enjoy the grassy lawn! On a limited basis, Butterfly Pavilion can provide folding chairs upon request,
Q: Can I access the zoo during the concert?
A: No. Butterfly Pavilion will be closed after 6:00 p.m. However, access to the inside bathrooms will be available during the concert.
Q: Are animals allowed to attend?
A: No animals are allowed, except for service animals. Please note that emotional support animals are not classified as service animals and are not permitted.