Outside Festival announces new name and headliner bands

• The 2025 edition counted more than 35,000 attendees — nearly double its first year.

Driving the news: The four-day festival is rebranding in 2026 as Outside Days and moving to the Auraria Campus while Civic Center Park undergoes renovations.

• The concert lineup includes Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, Tash Sultana, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast and Dawes.

What they're saying: "What started as a festival has quickly become something much bigger. 'Outside Days' reflects a broader movement that celebrates the joy we feel when we head outdoors with our communities," said Christopher Jerard, Outside Inc.'s chief experience officer, regarding the name change.

What to know: The fest takes place May 28-31. Ticket sales start with presale 10am Wednesday through 10am Friday for Capital One and REI Co-op MasterCard owners.

• The public sale begins at 10am Friday with single-day tickets $60 and full weekend passes at $150.