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Great American Beer Festival Moves Outdoors to Denver’s Levitt Pavilion in 2026

Organizers describe the shift as an evolution to deliver a music-forward, open-air experience that feels uniquely Colorado.

Overview

  • The 2026 festival will run Oct. 10–11 with two sessions, each from noon to 4 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Tickets go on sale in June with prices starting at $60, reflecting a shorter, two-session format.
  • Plans call for live music, expanded open-air tasting zones, and a redesigned PAIRED food-and-beer program tailored to the outdoor venue.
  • It will be the event’s first outdoor edition after decades at the Colorado Convention Center, while the national beer competition remains a core feature.
  • Local outlets note unanswered questions on weather contingencies and participant accommodations; Levitt Pavilion is a city-owned nonprofit amphitheater in Ruby Hill Park.