From: DU Programming Board Date: May 22 Subject: Special Edition: Guide to MusicFest🎶
MusicFest 2026 Information
DUPB
Your Guide to MusicFest
MusicFest is around the corner! So here is everything you need to know before going to be prepared! MusicFest 2026 is happening on Sunday, May 24th at Levitt Pavilion.
MusicFest is a yearly tradition where DUPB brings in an artist to perform for the student body for FREE! This year DUPB has brought Between Friendsas the headliner with Fly by Midnight and Exhaler as openers.
MusicFest this year is occurring at Levitt Pavilion. The address is 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO. We have a tailgate at 4 pm! Doors open at 5:30 pm
Exhaler
Opener Exhaler is an atmospheric post-punk band that won the DUPB Battle of Bands, where student bands go head to head to get a chance to open for the MusicFest artist.
Exhaler begins their performance at 6:30 pm
Fly By Midnight
Opener Fly By Midnight is an indie-pop duo with hits that make you want to hit replay and amp the crowd up at MusicFest.
Fly By Midnight begins their performance at 7:30 pm
Between Friends
Headliner Between Friends is known for their signature "laptop-dream pop" sound and their focus on the lo-fi realities of youth and young love, with their viral 2018 hit single “affection".
Between Friends begins their performance at 8:30 pm
Buses and Parking Information
Buses
If you do not have a form of transportation, DUPB will be providing buses for students to ride to and from the MusicFest venue.
Buses going to Levitt will begin at 4 pm and go until 7 pm and there will be two buses at a time. After the concert is over, buses for return will start up again around 9 pm, going into the last drop-off around 10:30 pm
The pick up and drop-off location is 2055 E. Evans Ave. (Between CCOM & Dimond)
Parking
On concert day, all cars should enter Levitt Park on the south side of Ruby Hill Park on Jewell Avenue. Follow signs and the flaggers who will direct you to the best place to park.
If you require ADA parking, please tell the attendants upon entering, and they will direct you to these spaces. ADA parking is located right outside of the main entrance, designated on the map below.
DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS! Parking on the park grass is illegal, and violators will be ticketed or towed.
Find the sign that leads you to the DUPB Check-in tables.
The DUPB tables should be located underneath the DU Programming Board tent along with our flag.
Show your RSVP ticket (with QR Code) if you pre-registered through CrimsonConnect OR get your DU ID ready for walk-in.
Get wrist banded up! DU colors will be distinct from Standard and VIP Levitt wristbands.
Find the DUPB area within the VIP section (turf closest to the stage)! It’s by the left side of the stage (stage right, house left)
Yes & Nos
What is allowed
Lawn Chairs
Blankets
Purses, Backpacks & bags (subject to search)
Soft-sided coolers (subject to search)
Food
Plastic utensils (plastic ONLY)
Sealed, non-alcoholic beverages (not glass)
Empty water bottles (not glass)
Binoculars
Collapsible wagons
Umbrellas
Your dancing shoes!
What is NOT allowed
Weapons of any kind
Pets (unless service animals)
Hard sided coolers
Alcoholic beverages, marijuana, or illegal drugs
Opened beverages of any kind
Glass
Aluminum cans (for ticketed events only)
Laser pointers
Large Bags (greater than 35 L)
Remote controlled flying devices, drones
Glow sticks
Hula Hoops, batons, devil sticks, poi balls
Bikes or motorized vehicles (bicycle corral available outside of gates)
Inflatable furniture
Tents, canopies, canopy umbrellas
Professional cameras with detachable lenses
Unapproved pamphlets or advertisements
Meet & Greet
We are going to do a raffle for some students to win a chance to take-part in meeting Between Friends. Please understand that we can only have a limited amount of people that we can have at the meet & greet.
Final Notices
Bathroom: Bathrooms are located near the main entrance, next to the bar. There are also portable restrooms on the other side of the stage, closer to the DUPB VIP area.
Safety Notices:
All shows are rain or shine. Please check the forecast before leaving and pack appropriate clothing for the weather.
If you arrive at the venue with any prohibited items, you’ll be asked to return them to your vehicle before entering.
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DUPB's Mission is to provide quality, campus-wide programs and events to positively enhance each DU student’s college experience beyond the classroom which foster campus spirit and community through intentional and inclusive engagement.
Come celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a free concert at Levitt Pavilion! Between Friends will be headlining with Fly by Midnight and the Battle of the Bands winner Exhaler opening.