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2021 Thornton Twist & Shout Summer Concert Series Announced

By City of Thornton Parks and Recreation May 26, 2021

The Thorton Twist and Shout Concert Series is back along with new Arts in the Park activities, June 17 through August 12

Details:

  • All concerts are from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Seating starts at 5:00 pm for Arts in the Park events, 6:00 pm for concerts
  • Bring your own blankets or chairs
  • Children under 12 must attend with an adult
  • Masking and distancing is recommended since there is no guarantee all concert attendees have been vaccinated
  • All information is subject to change

๐ŸŽถ Twist and Shout Concert Dates:

June 17 - Thornton Community Band, Carpenter Park Field, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard

June 24 - Ricardo Peña y Los Bohemios, Ward 2 Ice Cream Social, Carpenter Park Field, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard

July 8 - Chris Daniels & the Kings with Freddi Gowdy, Ward 1 Ice Cream Social, Pecos Park, 1598 W. 96th Ave.

July 15 - Kory Brunson Band, Mayor’s Ice Cream Social, Carpenter Park Field, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard

July 22 - Tunisia, Carpenter Park Field, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard

July 29 - Motones, Ward 4 Ice Cream Social, Thorncreek Golf Course, 13555 N. Washington St.

August 5 - Groove N’ Motion, Carpenter Park Field, 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard

August 12 - The Long Run, Ward 3 Ice Cream Social, Riverdale Park, 6195 E. 132nd Way


๐ŸŽญ Arts in the Parks, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

New this year, free family-friendly entertainment will be available before the Twist & Shout Concerts

June 17 - Family Circus: Watch artists who defy gravity: an aerialist, stilt walker and hoop dancers.

July 15 - Western Dance Round Up: Learn a fun line dance or just watch. Contest prizes for the whole family.

July 22 - Go Fly a Kite: Decorate and fly kites to take home.

August 5 - Painting At Large: Watch large-scale speed painting by artist Douglas Rouse.

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