Leftapalooza 2026
Event Details
Rock out with us at the 14th annual Leftapalooza, presented by Colorado Materials! This is the raddest tribute band competition around- get ready for a day of music, brews & fun!
Concert goers will enjoy a full day’s worth of great music and brews as the best of the best tribute bands go mic-to-mic for the top title - a $1K cash prize, and the right to return as the 2027 Leftapalooza headliner. Fans can vote for their favorite performance at the event - the crowd has the power! The tribute band with the most votes will be crowned our winner! Proceeds from parking and ticket sales will go to the Left Hand Brewing Foundation, and distributed to various Longmont non-profits.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
10:30am Doors Open
11:30am-12:15pm Crazy Diamonds (Pink Floyd)
12:45pm-1:30pm Sound of Madness (Shinedown)
2:00pm-2:45pm THE Original Pranksters (The Offspring)
3:15pm-4:00pm Crystal Visions (Fleetwood Mac / Stevie Nicks)
4:30pm-5:15pm Maiden Denver (Iron Maiden)
6:00pm-6:45pm Back Stabbath (Black Sabbath)
7:30pm-8:45pm Van Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin and Van Halen)
9:00pm Announce Winning Band
PLEASE NOTE:
Leftapalooza is a family-friendly event, and attendees 12 and under are free to attend
Due to safety concerns and capacity issues, dogs will NOT be permitted - please leave your pups and pets at home! Service animals protected by the ADA are welcome
Canopy, framed pop-up tents are NOT permitted and nothing can be staked into the turf. Personal umbrellas, lawn chairs and blankets are allowed
The Garden has a great selection of beer, canned wine, craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited
Outside food and snacks are permitted, and we will also have a great line-up of food trucks at the event. We encourage you to support their businesses if you are able! Large coolers are not allowed because of space concerns
Sealed non-alcoholic beverages are allowed in addition to empty containers for water. There are two water fill stations at The Garden
$5 parking in the dirt lot across the street from the beer garden. Free street parking available.
All ticket sales are final. This event is rain or shine. In the event of severe weather or other conditions that pose a risk to guests or performers, the event may be canceled. Left Hand Brewing will make a good faith effort to reschedule and invite ticket holders to a future date; however, rescheduling is not guaranteed.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
We reserve the right to stop serving any & all participants at any time without prior notice. All attendees agree and understand they are expected and required to enjoy responsibly and conduct themselves in a safe and acceptable manner. It is at the discretion of the event staff and security to "cut off" or eject any individuals from the event that are not in compliance with such standards.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to plan ahead for a safe trip home by using a designated driver, ride share service, or other responsible transportation option.
Ticket sales and sponsorships, including presenting sponsor Colorado Materials, Inc., benefit the Left Hand Brewing Foundation and its annual fundraising efforts to support local non-profit organizations.