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Below you'll find answers to common questions about Outside Days. We'll be updating the information here regularly in the lead up to the event. If you have an urgent question that's not answered in our FAQ, you can email us at odinfo@outsideinc.com
At Outside, we’re on a mission to get everyone outside. That’s why we’re bringing Outside Days presented by Capital One x REI Co-op to Denver’s Auraria Campus in 2026. In partnership with the State of Colorado and Visit Denver, we invite you to join us in a celebration of outdoor community and culture.
You can buy tickets to Outside Days here.
The festival is open to all ages. Children 12 and under receive free entry and will also be admitted to the VIP area with an Adult VIP Ticket Holder. Download the Outside Days mobile app for Apple iPhone or Android.
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Auraria Campus
1201 5th Street
Denver, CO 80204
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Festival Entry Gates & Box Offices:
West Entrance on Walnut and 9th
East Entrance on Larimer and Speer
Industry Conference Entrance & Registration:
King Center | South End Entrance
855 Lawrence Way
Denver, CO 8020
Google Maps Link
Parking: There are nearby parking garages and surface lots listed here. We also recommend utilizing SpotHero, ParkWhiz, or Google Maps.
Closed Lots: Holly Lot, Spruce Lot, and Metered parking spaces along Walnut Street between 9th Street and 11th Street, as well as meters along 11th Street between Walnut and Larimer, will be temporarily offline.
Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off is available surrounding the venue and specifically at the roundabout at the King Center | South End Entrance.
855 Lawrence Way
Denver, CO 8020
Google Maps Link
Shuttles: We are excited to share that we are partnering with Bus to Show this year. We’re offering discounted shuttle passes to help promote safety, accessibility, and lower-carbon travel to the festival. Buy your discounted tickets to shuttles for each day here: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY!
Thanks to REVERB, the first 60 people who sign up will receive $15 off a round-trip ticket. After that, round-trip shuttle passes will be $30 each.
This initiative is part of REVERB’s Music Decarbonization Project, fast-tracking innovative solutions to reduce emissions from the music industry.
Public Transportation: Live in the city? Auraria Campus is easily accessible via RTD light rail and bus lines. Click here to plan your route.
Biking: Bike parking will be available near the West Entrance on Walnut and 9th and the East Entrance on Larimer and Speer.
Auraria Campus Access: If you are a student, employee, or visitor seeking information about Auraria Campus access during the event, please see here.
Outside Days Festival
Friday, May 29th: 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Saturday, May 30th: 1:00PM - 11:00PM
Sunday, May 31st: 1:00PM - 10:30PM
Outside Days Industry Conference
Thursday, May 28th: 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Friday, May 29th: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
See our official programming schedule here.
Registration & Check In:
Check-in begins on the morning of Thursday, May 28 and continues on Friday, May 29 at the following times and locations:
NOTE: If you purchased an Industry Conference badge with a Festival wristband, wristbands will be available for pickup with your Conference Badge during all registration hours.
THURSDAY 5/28 REGISTRATION TIME:
7:30am - 3:30pm: Attendees can check-in and get their badge starting at 7:30am. Summit attendees not attending Ignite or Attract can still come pick up their badge at The King Center.
FRIDAY 5/29 REGISTRATION TIME:
7:30am - 2:00pm: Attendees can check-in and get their badge starting at 8:00am
LOCATION:
Registration Location
King Center - South End Entrance | Box Office
855 Lawrence Way
Denver, CO 80204
Ride-Share Drop-Off Instructions
The "Rideshare Drop" point, which is an outdoor roundabout, is 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO 80204.
Industry Conference Entrance
After being dropped off, proceed to the King Center South entrance. This entrance is near the roundabout dropoff spot. Look for the Outside Days Industry Conference signage to help guide you to the entrance.
PROGRAM SCHEDULES & LOCATIONS:
Full schedule is here: Industry Conference Full Program Schedule
Day 1 - May 28, 2026
Ignite Schedule - King Center, Concert Hall
Attract Schedule (Day 1) - King Center, Recital Hall and Dance Studio
Day 2 - May 29, 2026
Summit Schedule - Concert Hall, Recital Hall, Dance Studio, and Classrooms 111 and 113
Attract Schedule (Day 2) - Classrooms 206 and 208
FOOD & BEVERAGE AT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE:
Thursday 5/28: Ignite and Attract Programming
Coffee and water stations provided
Food available for purchase. Please plan to purchase your meal onsite at the conference
Friday 5/29: Summit and Attract Programming
Coffee and water stations provided
Breakfast provided, sponsored by Trust for Public Land
Lunch provided, sponsored by Aboard
Vegan options will be available for purchased and provided meals.
*Outside food prohibited. Water bottles allowed.
FESTIVAL ACCESS FRIDAY 5/29 AFTER SUMMIT
All attendees wishing to go directly to the festival after Closing Remarks at Summit are required to follow festival bag policy. See the Guest Services & Safety section of the FAQ.
SUMMIT LOUNGE:
Location: Tivoli, Garage Lounge - Room 257
Saturday & Sunday, lounge space for Summit/Festival wristband holders will open during Festival hours. Must have Summit badge to gain access. Beverages & food from festival grounds allowed.
Traveling? Please consider biking, walking, or taking RTD light rail and bus lines to get to the Outside Industry Conference. Check our Plan Your Trip & Lodging page for logistics and recommendations.
POLICIES AND ADDITIONAL INFO:BAG POLICY
To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all attendees, please adhere to the following guidelines regarding bags and personal items:Bag Size Restrictions: Attendees are encouraged to limit the size of bags brought to the Industry Conference. While there is no specific size restriction, please be mindful that oversized bags may be subject to inspection and could impede movement within the venue.
Prohibited Items: For the safety and comfort of all participants, please refrain from bringing the following items:
Storage: Please note that there will be no storage lockers or coat checks available at the venue. Attendees are responsible for their personal belongings at all times.
Personal Responsibility: The Industry Conference organizers and participating venues are not responsible for lost, stolen, or unattended items. We recommend keeping personal belongings with you and remaining vigilant throughout the event.
SAFETY
The safety of all attendees is our top priority. Please take a moment to review the following guidelines to ensure a safe and secure experience for everyone:
Follow Staff & Security Instructions:
In the event of an emergency, whether weather-related or otherwise, all attendees are expected to follow directions from event staff, venue personnel, and security teams immediately and without delay.
Stay Aware of Exits & Safety Routes:
Familiarize yourself with emergency exits and evacuation routes within the venue upon arrival.
Signage and staff will be available to help guide you.
Weather Protocols:
Should inclement weather arise, shelter-in-place or evacuation protocols may be implemented. Attendees will be notified via in-person announcements and/or mobile alerts.
Report Concerns:
If you see something that doesn’t seem right, say something. Report suspicious behavior or safety concerns to staff or security personnel immediately.
Thank you for doing your part to help us create a safe, respectful, and responsive environment for everyone.
Press inquiries can be directed to Danielle Mulholland, Jack Taylor PR, outside@jacktaylorpr.com. Updates and press materials will be added regularly to our Press page.
Sponsorship inquiries can be directed to odsales@outsideinc.com. Please find more details about sponsorship opportunities here.
We are all about community support at Outside Days!
General inquiries can be directed to odinfo@outsideinc.com
Exhibiting Vendor inquiries can be directed to odvendor@outsideinc.com
Volunteer inquiries can be directed to odvolunteer@outsideinc.com
Sustainability inquiries can be directed to sustainabilty@outsideinc.com
Please find more details about our sustainability initiatives here.
Outside Days is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible experience for people with disabilities. We are continuously striving to enhance our efforts to ensure access to event amenities without limitations based on abilities. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our patrons. Please read this informational guide before sending an inquiry email. For any accessibility-related questions not answered in the guide, please email us at odada@outsideinc.com. We will do our best to assist you and address your accessibility needs.
Wheelchair Accessibility:
The venue is navigable for people with mobility disabilities. There are accessible pathways connected throughout the venue including parking, entrances, stages, accessible viewing areas, vendors, and all other activity areas. We encourage all guests with mobility challenges to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. We will not be providing wheelchair or scooter rentals.
Accessible Parking and Transportation:
There will be parking available in nearby parking garages and surface lots. See here for Accessible parking recommendations. Accessible parking in these areas will be available on a first come, first served basis.If arriving via rideshare, use 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO 80204 (Google Maps Link) as your destination.
An accessible entry lane will exist at the East and West entrances. The accessible entry lane will be on the far right hand side at both entrances.
Accessible public transportation options are available through RTD. The West Entrance for Outside Days is located just 2 blocks from the Auraria West Campus Station, which can be reached via Light Rail on the E or W routes. In addition, the following RTD Buses have routes that stop near the Auraria Campus: 1, 15L, 20, 43, 6.
Accessible Entrance:
An accessible entry lane will exist at the East and West entrances. The accessible entry lane will be on the far right hand side at both entrances.
*Temporary Closure of Auraria West Station.Auraria West Station is currently CLOSED starting 3:30pm Saturday, May 30. It will reopen Sunday, May 31.Alternative Stop Today: Please use Denver Union Station. This is the closest open stop to Larimer Square and the downtown area.
Accessibility Services Tent:
We will have an accessibility services hub located at each Guest Services tent. These tents are located just inside the East Entrance and the West Entrance.
At the Accessibility Services hub, you can:
If a person with a disability wishes to change their companion, they can obtain a new accessibility companion wristband by returning the formerly used companion wristband to the Accessibility Services Hub, where it will be replaced. We are unable to reissue any accessibility wristbands unless the original wristband is brought back to us to be reissued.
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible restrooms will be available throughout the venue.
Accessible Viewing Areas:
There will be an accessible viewing area made available to ADA patrons at the main stage.
Accessible Viewing Area Policies:
• Companions may be asked to stand in the back if capacity is reached
• Patrons and companions may not smoke in these areas
• Patrons may save spots up to 30 minutes, then it will be given away
• Do not block the view of the guests behind you
Service Animals:
Service animals are permitted throughout the venue. However, this does not include emotional support animals, therapy animals, or companion animals. Only legitimate service animals that are properly trained and under the proper care of their owners will be provided with the appropriate credentials.
The following guidelines must be followed:
Effective Communication Requests:
To inquire about effective communication, please email odada@outsideinc.com.
Additional Services:
• First Aid: We have several First Aid locations throughout the venue, noted on the event maps and mobile app, if available. Professional medical staff can help you with your medical needs at these locations.
• Prescription Medications: All prescription medications must be in the original manufacturer container with your name on it, which matches your government-issued photo ID. Please only bring a sufficient amount of medication for the duration of the event. Your medications must be cleared by the medic team at the event entry.
Comments, Questions or Suggestions:
Outside Days will consider any request by a guest with disability for reasonable modification of its policies, practices or procedures or for auxiliary aids and services that will permit the guest equal enjoyment of the goods and services offered at the event. We encourage you to make any such request as far in advance as possible to enhance our ability to evaluate and fulfill the request.
In continually trying to make our event more accessible, we encourage you to contact us at odada@outsideinc.com for any of your accessibility-related needs. Additionally, if you have any questions about ADA policies or our services, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Outside Days welcomes families, children, and people of all ages. Children 12 and under are allowed to enter the Outside Days festival for free. Children 12 and under will also be admitted to the VIP area with an Adult VIP Ticket Holder. We are continuously striving to enhance our efforts to curate a unique family-friendly haven within Outside Days for a mix of play and learning.
We provide options for the following services:
If you have an urgent question or concern, please email us at odinfo@outsideinc.com. We will do our best to assist you and address your family-related needs. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from our patrons.
Food & Beverage
Our vendors will feature a mix of classic foods and healthy bites, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Complimentary water refill stations will be available alongside water for sale at all beverage points of sale. Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale at bars throughout the grounds. Service hours may be limited and you must be at least 21 years of age with valid identification.
Lost & Found
Safety & Medical
Security
What to Bring:
Code of Conduct
If you experience or observe any of the above, please find a staff member with a radio or go to the closest information, medical tent or entrance gate for assistance. Be ready to convey the nature and details of the incident.
Weather
Outside Days is a rain or shine event. For your safety, the event site may be cleared for lightning and/or wind. In the event of severe and inclement weather, please pay close attention to announcements made throughout the event and on official social media channels. Check the local weather and prepare accordingly when heading to the event.
Bag Policy
Prohibited Items
PLEASE NOTE: All guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry. THE EVENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SAFETY AND SECURITY TEAMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. The event security will review items – such as strollers and other necessities – on a case-by-case basis to accommodate families and young children. We advise that you follow the required bag policy for safety purposes and place any items for review in one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags. Please utilize reusable plastic containers for baby bottles and baby food.lthy bites, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Complimentary water refill stations will be available alongside water for sale at all beverage points of sale. Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale at bars throughout the grounds. Service hours may be limited and you must be at least 21 years of age with valid identification.
PLEASE NOTE: All guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry. THE EVENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SAFETY AND SECURITY TEAMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
