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400+ Bands. 2 Days. 1 Epic Weekend: FoCoMX 2025 Is Here š¶
From rock to bluegrass, bike hops to bar stopsāhereās everything you need to know before Fort Collinsā biggest music weekend kicks off.
Your Guide to FoCoMX 2025

Hey FoCo!
Itās almost hereāFoCoMX 2025 is taking over Fort Collins this Friday and Saturday, April 18ā19, and weāve got everything you need to plan the perfect music-fueled weekend. With 400+ bands, 35+ venues, and the spirit of the city behind it, FoCoMX has been dubbed āThe Biggest Little Festival in America.ā
From intimate sets at local breweries to full-stage jams at Old Town Square, this is Fort Collins at its most musically wild. Whether youāre into hip-hop, bluegrass, funk, indie, punkāor just wandering into a show at your favorite barāyouāll find your vibe.

Your Guide to FoCoMX 2025: The Ultimate Fort Collins Music Weekend
FoCoMX isnāt just a weekend of live musicāitās a love letter to Coloradoās local musicians. A huge chunk of ticket sales goes directly to the artists. So every wristband is more than access to epic showsāitās support for the community.
š FoCoMX Details at a Glance
When: April 18ā19, 2025
Where: 30+ Downtown Fort Collins venues
Tickets: $60 (pre-sale) | $75 (weekend of)
Volunteer for 4 hours = Free weekend pass
All ages welcome!
Get ready for two full days of sonic mayhemāFoCoMX 2025 is bringing the heat with over 400 Colorado artists across every genre you can imagine (and a few you didnāt know existed). Friday kicks off with chill singer-songwriter sets at Equinox Brewing and ramps up fast with reggae, punk, jazz, and EDM acts rocking everything from museum lobbies to dive bars. By Saturday, the city is completely taken overāfrom bluegrass brunch sets to late-night dance parties that go well past midnight. Whether youāre vibing with Old Man Saxonās hip-hop, grooving with The Man Cubsā Disney covers, or jamming out to FoCo Motown Revue, this yearās lineup is a wild, eclectic ride.
The beauty of FoCoMX? You can curate your own adventure. Start with chill acoustic at The OBC Wine Project, swing through surf-rock at Tonyās Rooftop, and finish with a sweaty EDM set at The Lyricās Mothership stage. And since venues include breweries, bookstores, patios, movie theaters, and moreāevery show feels personal. Donāt know who to see? Just wander! The surprise sets and spontaneous dance floors are what make this weekend the most Fort Collins thing ever.
Browse the lineup by venue or genre on the FoCoMX website
Build a custom schedule (you can even preview artistsā tracks!)
Rock out with the kidsāthereās family-friendly programming, too
Want to stay in the loop? Follow FoCoMX on Facebook or visit the official FoCoMX site.

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š Whatās Happeninā in Fort Collins: Event Listings
š Wednesday, April 16 š° FREE Events š² Bingo Night @ Horsetooth Tavern | 6:30-8:30 PM | No charge bingo with prizes! š» Bingo @ New Belgium ā Second & fourth Wednesdays, 6:30ā8 PM. Free to play, prizes included. š§µ Curatorās Tour with Dr. Paula Alaszkiewiczš Avenir Museum | ā° 5:30 PM ā 6:30 PM | š Free šµ Ticketed Events š King Schlubš The Comedy Fort | ā° 7:00 PM | šļø Ticketed š· Saxsquatch at Aggie Theatreš Aggie Theatre | ā° 8:00 PM ā 12:00 AM | šļø Ticketed | š¶ Thursday, April 17 š° FREE Events š² Game Night @ The Lyric | 7 PM | BYO board games and play in the lobby. š» Open Bluegrass Jams @ Horsetooth Tavern | 7-10 PM | Open jam sessionābring your instrument! š¤ Thursday Night Trivia @ Jessup Farm Barrel House | 5:30-7:30 PM | Test your knowledge while enjoying craft beer. š² Game Night + Dungeons & Dragons ā Play D&D, tabletop games, and more in the Speak Cheesy Lounge. @ Slyce Pizza Co., 5-11 PM š Pub Talks: Tough Climate Conversations ā Learn how to navigate climate convos at this casual brewery event. @ Odell Brewing Co., 5-7 PM š¶ Jazz, Soul & Groove Jam Sessions ā A night of jamming at Roots Music Project. 7:30ā10 PM @ Roots Music Project ā Trivia Night @ OBC Wine Project ā Brush up on random knowledge and win prizes. 6ā8 PM @ The OBC Wine Project šµ Ticketed Events š¤ Billy Andersonš The Comedy Fort | ā° 7:30 PM | šļø Ticketed š Date Night: Italian Romance Cooking Classš Farm Fusion | ā° 5:00 PM ā 7:30 PM | šļø Ticketed š Drag Bingo ā Hosted by Krisa Gonnaš Time Emporium | ā° 7:30 PM | šļø Ticketed ā $12 š§ Frank Ocean Themed Nightš The Coast | ā° 8:00 PM | šļø Ticketed ā $7.21 š¬ Motherās Day (Cult Horror Screening)š The Lyric | ā° 7:00 PM | šļø Ticketed š¤ Soulja Boy | The Swag Tour ā25š Aggie Theatre | ā° 8:00 PM (Doors: 7:00 PM) | šļø Ticketed |

š¤ Fort Collins Weather Outlook
Wednesday, April 16 | Mostly Cloudy ā 76° / 46° | Warm, breezy, and a little overcast. Great day for a ride before temps dip tomorrow.
Thursday, April 17 | Partly Cloudy ā 63° / 30° | A bit cooler with gusty winds from the east. Might want to layer up.
Friday, April 18 | Rain/Snow Showers ā 36° / 26° | Yes, you read that rightāsnow in mid-April. Classic Colorado curveball.
Saturday, April 19 | AM Snow Showers ā 50° / 29° | Morning flurries give way to clearer skies. Keep that puffy jacket handy.

Weāll See You in the Crowd
From packed bars to intimate venues, FoCoMX 2025 is ready to shake Old Town with two straight days of homegrown talent. Whether youāre stage-hopping by bike or stumbling on a new favorite sound, this festival is peak Fort Collins. Want more local flavor while youāre out and about? Check out the best restaurants in Fort Collins or explore Colorado day trips to round out your weekend. Weāll see you in the crowd, wristband on and playlist wide open. š¶ āYour Whatās Happeninā Fort Collins Crew š§š |
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