FAQs

Here’s some  views of the schedule to help you along the way.

• The mini for the quickest, fastest overview.
• The bird’s eye for when you want to see everything at once.
• By venue when you know the spot you want to be at.
• Friday and Saturday so you can stay focused while your out in the field.

Our festival is open to all ages, but some of our venues do have age restrictions, including:

• The Atrium 21+
• The Coast is all ages and 18+ after midnight only
• The Magic Rat 21+
• R Bar and Lounge 21+
• Tony’s Bar and Rooftop 21+
• Surfside 7 21+
• Washington's 21+
• The Whisk(e)y 21+

Shows will go on rain or shine! Dress accordingly. 

April can be unpredictable, so please check the weather and dress accordingly. FoCoMX has many outdoor spaces where you can enjoy music. We are a pedestrian-friendly festival so wear your walking shoes!   

There is no guarantee. Many artists will be performing simultaneously and venue capacities are limited, so access is offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

No, our schedule is only available online. However you can print the whole schedule here with our Mini Festival/ Printer Friendly guide. 

FoCoMX 2025 will feature many outdoor concert spaces for people to enjoy the performances in open-air settings! (Many of these stages will move indoors if weather requires.) 

Outdoor stages: 

• Avogadro's Number Outdoor Patio
• Earth Day Stage at Civic Center Park
• Equinox Brewing Outdoor Patio
• The Exchange
• Gilded Goat Brewing Co.
• Illegal Pete's
• The Lyric - Porch Stage
• New Belgium Brewing Co.
• Odell Brewing Co.
• OBC Wine Project
• Old Town Square
• Schneider's Schnitzel
• Wolverine Farm Publick House 

YES! There is free Connexion WiFi at these festival venues this year. 

• FoCoMX Venues with w/ FREE PUBLIC CONNEXION Wi-Fi
  • Odell Brewing
  • 830 North (Chippers)
  • Equinox Brewing
  • Colorado Room
  • Tony's Bar
  • The Whisk{e}y
  • Wolverine Farm Publick House

Feel free to jump on it to check the schedule or post about all the fun you are having!

Thanks to our wonderful partners at Connexion!

We are always looking for ways to minimize our impact and so this year we are offering a digital schedule and program guide. The majority of the venues/stages are conveniently located within walking distance of each other, and bicycles and mass transit options are encouraged. The participating venues, FoCoMA and the City of Fort Collins support recycling and we encourage you to pitch in! 

Yes a map of the venues is right here! 

(And if you want to print it out - use this version)

The Colorado Music Directory is a resource that allows the public to discover local musical talent and bands, as well as reach out to book artists for performances. Check it out here.

 If you'd like to create an artist profile, you can do so here. Login and then hit "create artist listing" and save. While submissions are open, creating an artist listing will automatically submit you for FoCoMX.

View all venue locations on our venue map with links.

(Printable FoCoMX venue map)

Hotel offers - FoCoMX 2025

Best Western University Inn 

914 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado

• $100/Room Special FoCoMX Rate!
• Call (970) 484-2984 today to redeem the FoCoMX special rate!
• So close to Downtown and all the FoCoMX fun!
• 100% smoke-free hotel
• Paid parking, $10 fee per night
• Pet Friendly, up to two dogs in a limited number of rooms. Details and pet fee apply

Fort Collins Marriott 

350 E Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Phone: (970) 226-5200 

• $105 /Room per night
• Available Rooms - FoCoMX Offer (Click link to get to the FoCoMX Special Rates)
• Standard king/ standard queen-queen
• Complimentary on-site self-parking, wi-fi in guestrooms
• 24hr cancellation policy
• The property is a newly renovated full-service Marriott with a Starbucks, restaurant (open for breakfast and dinner), bar, and fitness center on property. We are located right next to the Foothills Mall which offers plenty of shopping, entertainment, and restaurants as well. 

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins

2821 East Harmony Road, Fort Collins CO 80528

Phone:  303-248-2084 | 970-225-2900

• $119/night + tax - Special FoCoMX Guest Room Rate
• Book Here! Available Rooms - Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins (Click link, select room and the FoCoMX "Special Rates" will automatically be selected!)
• Rate includes complimentary bus parking, complimentary self-parking, complimentary wireless internet and complimentary breakfast
• Availability for either king bed or double queen bed standard guest rooms and if reserved by March 31st can pick two of the following perks:
• Triple Hilton Honor event planner points
• One VIP upgrade (if available)
• 10% off appetizers at the bar for every group member

Make sure you are planning ahead to see a show!  All FoCoMX venues operate on a first come, first serve policy and their may get to capacity. Also many venues have their own security screenings procedures, so just because there is a line it doesn't mean the venue is full. Things you can do:

1. Plan your schedule and have a back up plan in case a venue is full
2. Get to your venue with enough time to get through security
3. Be patient, the venues are processing folks as quickly as they can while keeping people safe
4. Have your ID and wristband ready! 

The Thomas Gilbert Box Office is located at:

Elevations Credit Union
221 East Mountain Ave.
 Fort Collins, CO 80524 

Hours of operation are April 18 & 19 from 12 pm - 11 pm both days.   

Yes, our wristbands are made of cloth and are waterproof and durable. Wristbands are valid for the entire weekend and you will need it to attend both days of the festival. NOTE: Wristbands are void if tampered with.  

A wristband is your ticket to see the performances and enter any venue at the festival apart from a handful of free admission locations. 

You can pick up your wristbands on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 at our FoCoMX "Thomas Gilbert" Box Office located at Elevations Credit Union, 221 E. Mountain Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524. 

(*Please note that YOU MAY NOT pick up your wristband in advance of the festival.) 

The FoCoMX “Thomas Gilbert” Box Office will be open on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 from from NOON - 11:00 PM.  

No, all venue capacity restrictions still apply. Please plan to arrive early to see your favorite acts. 

Your official wristband allows you entry to any venue that is participating in FoCoMX. It is not a guaranteed entry however, as maximum occupancy of venues are enforced by the Poudre Fire Authority and the Fire Marshal. If there is a particular show you want to see, we encourage you to arrive at that venue early to ensure your entry.

A Blind Faith ticket is a discounted ticket made available before we release the music lineup. 

Yes, refunds will be issued to all ticket holders if the festival is canceled by the organizers with the option of donating your ticket to the FoCoMA - Fort Collins Musicians Association. FoCoMA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that produces the festival and serves area musicians year-round. 

Tickets for children of any age are required and are full price. We have implemented this policy as children are included in capacity counts across our venues and some of our spaces are very limited.

As an option, you can consider attending some of our FREE admission locations with your child(ren).  

• Fort Collins Museum of Discovery FREE admission sponsored by Visit Fort Collins and Dellenbach Motors)

• Museum of Art Fort Collins 

• Odell Brewing Co. 

• OBC Wine Project 

• Old Town Square

• Visit Fort Collins

You do not need a wristband to enjoy free live music at these locations.

The following locations are free admission locations: 

• Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (free admission sponsored by Visit Fort Collins and Dellenbach Subaru)

• The Exchange 

• Museum of Art Fort Collins

• Odell Brewing Co. / OBC Wine Project 

• Old Town Square

• Visit Fort Collins

You do not need a wristband to enjoy music at these locations. 

No, wristbands will only be available for purchase and pick up on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 ONLY at our Will Call/FoCoMX Box Office at Elevations Credit Union, 221 E. Mountain Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524 from 12:00-11:00 PM.  

Yes, you may forward your QR code ticket email on to someone else. The person who receives it can come to our FoCoMX Box Office to redeem it for a wristband during the festival. We do not offer refunds and QR Codes are one time use codes. 

Blind Faith Tickets ($50) on sale from Feb 7 - March 13, 2025. 

Advance Tickets ($60) - on sale after the lineup announcement on March 14 and through the weekend of the festival.  March 14- April 17, 2025

General Admission Tickets ($75) - on sale at the festival or online during the festival - April 18 & 19, 2025 

Tickets can be purchased here. We do not have any in-person locations to purchase at. 

If you're 18 or over, volunteer for one or more shifts (4+ hours) and attend a training session, the benefits to YOU are: a FREE wristband for FoCoMX ($50-$75 value) and a soft limited edition volunteer t-shirt. 

But we truly believe the benefits go beyond that! You become part of the fabric of the Fort Collins Musicians Association community, a community dedicated to supporting our local musicians. We literally CAN NOT do this festival without you, and as we all know, local bands don't become national bands without strong grassroots support. Click here to Volunteer! 

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that it’s important to be cautious and considerate when it comes to public health. If you are potentially contagious or are showing any COVID, RSV or flu symptoms prior to your FoCoMX shift, please either log in and cancel your shift through the website (if prior to Friday), or if it is weekend-of please email us at volunteer@focomx.org as early as possible to cancel so we can try to fill your vacancy. 

Elevations Credit Union Community Room

221 East Mountain Ave.

Fort Collins, CO 80524 

Volunteer Headquarters is located in the Elevations Community Room. Enter from Mountain Ave. As you are looking at the credit union main doors, the double doors you are looking for will be just to your right (west). Follow the signs up to the second floor. There is an elevator should you require the assistance.

Please arrive at Volunteer HQ at least 30 minutes IN ADVANCE of your shift start time. At this time, you will check in for your shift, possibly grab the venue tub for your shift, and get your wristband.

Also, if you are working Saturday but want to see bands on Friday, you will come to VHQ on Friday to get your wristband early. If this is the case, you must leave a $40 deposit which will be returned to you when you check in for your shift on Saturday.

Sign up online NOW 

Once the schedule is up on March 14th, 2025, grab your shift early for the best options. Some shifts become yours right away, some require supervisor approval.... For approval-required shifts, we'll reach out to you to confirm.

Click here to Volunteer! 

For volunteers with a Saturday or post-festival shift who want to see music Friday, we require a $40 deposit on Friday when you pick your wristband up at Volunteer Headquarters. When you check in at your scheduled shift time on Saturday or post-festival, your cash deposit will be returned to you. 

FoCoMA would like to thank Elevations Credit Union in Downtown Fort Collins for letting us use their spaces this year for our Volunteer and Festival Headquarters and Will Call/Ticket Box Office. 

2025 Trainings - (one is required) 

We are re-vamping our trainings to be more focused on what YOU are there for and you will receive a link to sign up for one in your confirmation email. (Please check the spam folder in case any of our communications land there).

Training and Volunteer HQ are at Elevations Credit Union, 221 E. Mountain Ave. just east of College Ave. Volunteers will use the separate double doors to the west of the lobby door to get upstairs to the Elevations Community Room. If you want to volunteer and you cannot make either date, we may have the capacity to figure out an alternate time with a handful of people, but please do your best to make one of the above dates! We will send out a form to gauge the attendance to the different trainings.

**Someone cannot check in for you and receive your credentials. If you do not physically attend a training, you will be considered untrained. We will be sending a form out, closer to trainings, to gauge attendance, and you can let us know, then, if you cannot make one of them so we can look into potential options.

Read your CONFIRMATION EMAIL carefully. There are two kinds of positions available on the website: No-approval-required, and approval-required.

If you sign up for a no-approval-required shift, IT'S YOURS and we'll be expecting to see you at one of our pre-festival training sessions in April. 

If you sign up for an approval-required shift (On the schedule, the position description will say, "This position requires approval by our Volunteer Coordinator.") Give us up to 72 hours to catch our breath and we'll reach out to you (either call or email) with additional questions, or we will approve you! Either way, we will let you know when you are OFFICIAL. Thank you!!

(There are also a few positions that we schedule behind the scenes, reserved for sponsors, partners and board members, but those require direct communication between you and [email protected]).

Must be at least 18 years old, with a valid photo ID to volunteer and sign a waiver.

There are a variety of positions available from pre-festival help and post-festival help, as well as weekend-of options ranging from door/wristband checker, emcee, greeter, operations runner, pre-fest assistance, merch seller, floater and more!

Shifts typically run 4-5 hours long and you must volunteer for 4+ hours to receive a wristband ($50-75 value). You will need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to shift so that you can check in, receive your credentials and get to the location. Please sign up for the appropriate shift time that your schedule allows, with the arrival time included.

In the rare event that there is a shift under 4 hours long, that will count towards the wristband and is typically the latest shift of the day. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to shift for check in AND plan to bring the tub back at the end of your shift.

Absolutely! The earlier you log into the system to sign up for a shift, the better your chances will be that you can volunteer together. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to volunteer together, especially as it gets closer to festival weekend, as all shifts are available first come, first serve. 

Most locations only have one door/wristband checker and emcee per shift time and that is your best chance to volunteer together. You must be comfortable talking in front of people on a stage to be an emcee and adhere to important policies such as remaining sober and professional.

We strongly encourage each of you to sign up for your own volunteer profiles, prior to 3/14/25 and be ready to sign up separately. This does require two separate email addresses. Two people cannot cover one shift and will not receive more than one wristband for that shift.

In case you don’t sign up together, this is a great opportunity to meet new, music-loving, like-minded people!

Build Your Schedule: With so many performances to see, we recommend planning well in advance. Have fun listening to bands on our website and building your own schedule. 

Insider Tip: Make sure you log in. Give time for the page to load - it's pulling 400+ bands to create a custom view just for you!, be patient! Once you have it finalized you can share the link with friends or send it to yourself. You may want to consider taking a screenshot of it in case the venue you are in gets bogged down service-wise. AND log out after creating your schedule. You can still view it at the link you created, but the site will run much faster for you. 

Downtown Fort Collins offers a variety of parking options, including on-street, parking structures, and surface lots. In general, the on-street parking in the core of downtown has 2-hour time limits before 6:00 PM, please see signage for details.  The parking structures offer the first hour free and if you are parking around the periphery of downtown there are many free all-day parking locations. 

Download the Downtown Parking Map 

Getting Around FoCoMX: Transportation FAQ
FoCoMX is a celebration of music, community, and everything we love about Fort Collins—including how we get around. Whether you're biking, walking, riding the bus, or sharing a trip, there are plenty of low- stress ways to skip the parking hassle and arrive sustainably. Here’s how to get to the music, your way:
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Can I bike to FoCoMX?
Yes! Fort Collins is a nationally recognized bike-friendly city, and most festival venues are easily
accessible by trail, bikeway, or bike lane. You'll find bike racks throughout Downtown and near many venues. To find a comfortable route from your home or hotel, check out the Fort Collins Bike Map, which highlights low-stress connections across town. You’ll also find several bike tool stations around the city in case you need a quick tune-up. Downtown is bike-friendly. There are lots of bike locking structures located downtown. See all Downtown bicycle routes and safety tips here.

Reminders:
• Dismount and walk your bike in signed dismount zones—especially in high-traffic festival areas.
• Lock your bike in visible, high-traffic areas using a sturdy lock.
• Don’t forget to take your lights off when leaving your bike.
*** Pro Tip: Plan your route home before dark, especially if you’ll be out late.

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Can I use SPIN scooters or e-bikes?
You can! SPIN is Fort Collins’ shared micro mobility partner, offering e-scooters and e-bikes you can rent through the SPIN app. It’s a fast, convenient, and fun way to travel between venues or connect from a transit stop. Just look for designated parking areas and follow all local riding rules to keep things safe for everyone.

*** Pro Tip: Use the app’s map feature to find a device and check parking zones near your destination
before you ride.
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What if I want to walk?
Walking is one of the best ways to experience FoCoMX. Once you’re in the Downtown area, nearly all venues are within a 5–10 minute walk of each other. Whether you’re chasing a tight schedule or just wandering between sets, you can leave the car behind and move at your own pace.

*** Pro Tip: If you’re coming from a Park & Ride or transit stop, bring comfy shoes—you’ll be in the heart of the action and walking is often faster than driving.

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Can I take the bus or MAX?
Yes! Transfort provides several convenient options for getting to the festival without the stress of
parking. Take the MAX bus to Downtown! See all the details about Transfort’s Mason Corridor bus line, the MAX here. (Please note the hours of operation)

Routes serving the festival footprint include:
• MAX (Mason Corridor/South Transit Center to Downtown)
• Route 8 & 81 (North College to Downtown)
• Route 5 (Midtown/Foothills Mall area) – Downtown via Lemay Ave.Route 14 (Swallow –
Downtown)
• Route 18 (East Prospect – Downtown)
• Routes 9/10 (LaPorte/Mulberry – Downtown)
Most buses operate from around 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Currently, there is no Sunday service. MAX and Route 8 operate until 10 p.m. Monday – Saturday.

Visit ridetransfort.com to plan your trip and view real-time schedules.
*** Pro Tip: MAX runs every 10 minutes (during peak hours)—perfect for hopping off near Old Town and walking to your next show.
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What about Park & Ride options?
If you’re driving into town, but don’t want to mess with Downtown parking, you can park once and ride transit, walk, or scoot into the action.

Park & Ride Locations:
• South Transit Center
• Troutman Station (18 public on-street spaces)
• Swallow Station (30 spaces at Foothills Church)
• Drake Station
• Downtown Parking Structures
Each of these locations connects with transit routes or shared-use paths for easy access to festival venues.
*** Pro Tip: Parking fills fast—if you’re coming with friends, consider carpooling to save time and split the cost.

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Can I earn rewards for taking a greener trip?
Yes! If you walk, bike, ride the bus, use SPIN, or carpool to FoCoMX, you can earn points and win prizes through the Shift Your Ride Ridematching Platform.
It’s free to use and designed to reward sustainable travel—not just during the festival, but all year long.

Get started at fcgov.com/Shift
*** Pro Tip: Log your trips right after you travel—it only takes a minute and your points stack up fast.

Check them out on our venues page! 

• 830 North 

• Aggie Theatre

• The Art Lab Fort Collins

• The Atrium Bar and Lounge

• Avogadro's Number 

• Avogadro's Number Outdoor Patio

• The Coast

• The Colorado Room 

• Earth Day Stage at Civic Center Park

• Equinox Brewing 

• Equinox Brewing Outdoor Patio 

• The Exchange - Silent Disco

• Fort Collins Museum of Discovery - The Digital Dome, The Learning Labs, and The Launch Pad

• Gilded Goat Brewing Co. (Downtown)

• Illegal Pete's

• The Lyric - The Mothership

• The Lyric - The Porch Stage

• Magic Rat

• Museum of Art Fort Collins

• The Neighbor

• New Belgium Brewing Co.  - The Main Stage

• New Belgium Brewing Co. - The Ranger Stage 

• Odell Brewing Co.

• OBC Wine Project

• Old Town Square 

• R Bar and Lounge

• Salt Road Brewing

• Schneider's Schnitzel

• Surfside 7

• Tony's Bar & Rooftop

• Visit Fort Collins

• Washington's 

• The Whisk(e)y

• Wolverine Farm Publick House

• Wolverine Farm Publick House -Outdoor Patio

Can I bike to FoCoMX?

Yes! Fort Collins is a nationally recognized bike-friendly city, and most festival venues are easily
accessible by trail, bikeway, or bike lane. You'll find bike racks throughout Downtown and near many venues. To find a comfortable route from your home or hotel, check out the Fort Collins Bike Map, which highlights low-stress connections across town. You’ll also find several bike tool stations around the city in case you need a quick tune-up. Downtown is bike-friendly. There are lots of bike locking structures located downtown. See all Downtown bicycle routes and safety tips here.

Reminders:
• Dismount and walk your bike in signed dismount zones—especially in high-traffic festival areas.
• Lock your bike in visible, high-traffic areas using a sturdy lock.
• Don’t forget to take your lights off when leaving your bike.
*** Pro Tip: Plan your route home before dark, especially if you’ll be out late.

Can I use SPIN scooters or e-bikes?
You can! SPIN is Fort Collins’ shared micro mobility partner, offering e-scooters and e-bikes you can rent through the SPIN app. It’s a fast, convenient, and fun way to travel between venues or connect from a transit stop. Just look for designated parking areas and follow all local riding rules to keep things safe for everyone.

*** Pro Tip: Use the app’s map feature to find a device and check parking zones near your destination
before you ride.

Can I take the bus or MAX? 

Yes! Transfort provides several convenient options for getting to the festival without the stress of
parking. Take the MAX bus to Downtown! See all the details about Transfort’s Mason Corridor bus line, the MAX here. (Please note the hours of operation)

Routes serving the festival footprint include:
• MAX (Mason Corridor/South Transit Center to Downtown)
• Route 8 & 81 (North College to Downtown)
• Route 5 (Midtown/Foothills Mall area) – Downtown via Lemay Ave. 

• Route 14 (Swallow – Downtown)
• Route 18 (East Prospect – Downtown)
• Routes 9/10 (LaPorte/Mulberry – Downtown)
Most buses operate from around 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Currently, there is no Sunday service. MAX and Route 8 operate until 10 p.m. Monday – Saturday.

Visit ridetransfort.com to plan your trip and view real-time schedules.

*** Pro Tip: MAX runs every 10 minutes (during peak hours)—perfect for hopping off near Old Town and walking to your next show.

Catch the shuttle if you are headed up north to 830 North or the Lyric. Shuttle runs between Old Town Square and these two venues located on North College Ave. The shuttle runs regularly (every 15 ish minutes) between these locations and times on both Friday and Saturday.  

Pick up/Drop off locations: (Runs regularly approximately every 15/20 mins) 

• Old Town Square (Catch at cut out on Old Town Square /Mountain Ave)
• Lyric Cinema in parking lot
• 830 North in parking lot / venue doors

Friday, April 18 

First Pick Up Old Town Square:  4:45 PM 
Last Pick Up at Lyric: 11:15 PM (Music Ends 11:15 PM) 
Last Pick up Chippers: 12:15/30 AM  (Music Ends 12:00 AM)

Saturday, April 19

First Pick Up Old Town Square: 2:00 PM 
Last Pick Up Lyric: 11:15 PM (Music Ends 11:00 PM) 
Last Pick Up Chipper’s: 12:15 AM.  ( Music Ends 12:00 AM)

FoCoMX Shuttle provided courtesy of The Mishawaka, The Lyric, 830 North and FoCoMA

Rock the Festival! Ditch the Car! 

Yes there is a custom map showing how you can SHift Your Ride! Provided by The City of Fort Collins see how to use buses, SPIN bikes, Scooters and MAX line for alternative transportation routes, locations along with the FoCoMX venues. Get all of the details here!  and check out www.fcgov.com/shift

Send us an email at [email protected]

If you need to make a change to your FoCoMX submission or your Colorado Music Directory listing, login here and click update listing. 

If you still need any help contact us.

Submissions are now closed for FoCoMX 2025. 

Each band member get a "plus one" wristband for performing at the festival that you are free to give to whoever you like. Beyond that, your fans can volunteer, we are looking to fill close to 300 volunteer positions and this is a great chance to buy a ticket to help support you and the local music scene.

Please know that if your band was not selected this year you are still a very much valued member of our music community. We received many more applications than there are spots for artists. 

We would love for you to come out and experience the festival. We will provide a code for discounted tickets for you to attend if you'd like to do so. You can also volunteer for a free wristband. Please email us at [email protected] if you'd like to connect further on either of these options.

We hope you will join us for our other year-round events including Music Industry Night, Music Trivia Nights, FoCoMA Peer Awards and our bi-annual dental and wellness clinics. We look forward to connecting with you down the line. 

You can either wait to submit or you can add the information as you have it. After January 11, 2025 we can’t guarantee your changes will be considered by the booking committee. 

Please call 9-1-1 for all emergencies