If you’re planning to attend the Boulder Roots Music Fest this summer, Boulder Reporting Lab is asking readers to purchase tickets through BRL’s partner program, an easy way to directly support local journalism at no additional cost to you.
As an official Ecosystem Partner for the 2026 festival, Boulder Reporting Lab receives a substantial share of proceeds tied to ticket purchases made through its partner code. The more tickets readers purchase through BRL, the more funding goes toward supporting deeply reported, original local journalism in Boulder County.
The four-day festival returns Aug. 27-30 and will feature concerts and events across Boulder. Organizers have already announced artists including Cimafunk, Maddy O’Neal, Magoo and the Grammy-winning SteelDrivers, with more than 100 additional artists expected to be announced.
Festival organizers say early demand has been strong, and Early Bird perks are expected to end soon.
Boulder Reporting Lab’s participation is part of the Caruso Foundation’s Incentive Grant Program, which supports local nonprofit organizations connected to Boulder’s arts and culture community.
For readers already planning to attend the festival, buying tickets through BRL is a way to support two local institutions at once: Boulder’s live music scene and independent local journalism.
Here’s how it works:
- Purchase tickets through the Boulder Roots Music Fest website.
- After checkout, look for an email from “Boulder Roots Music Fest.”
- Open the link to the partner code page.
- Enter BRL’s partner code:
BOULDERREPORTINGLAB2026
Your purchase will then count toward Boulder Reporting Lab’s partnership total and funding support.
The festival offers two pass options:
General Admission
A four-day festival pass with access to venues throughout the weekend, plus a dedicated entry line for the Thursday opening-night “Lunar Eclipse” party.
Premium Pass
Includes everything in General Admission, plus early entry, jump-the-line access, premium venue admission, a reserved viewing area at the Boulder Bandshell and a private after-hours event for Premium passholders.
Readers can purchase tickets through Boulder Roots Music Fest and use partner code BOULDERREPORTINGLAB2026 to ensure their purchase supports Boulder Reporting Lab.
