It’s Summertime at CSU!
Summers at CSU are a great time for visitors to experience campus and explore all that we have to offer – including concerts by the lagoon (Lagoon Concert Series), movie nights at Canvas Stadium and special behind the scenes tours. So gather your family and friends, bring your blanket and picnic meal and come enjoy summertime at Colorado State University.
Lagoon Concert Series
For more than 30 years, the Lagoon Summer Concert Series has been a celebrated Northern Colorado summer tradition. Produced by Mantooth Marketing with the partnership of Colorado State University, the Lagoon Series has historically consisted of seven concerts throughout the summer that unite music lovers of all ages and backgrounds.
We are back under the trees of the CSU Lagoon after a 2-year hiatus! With the best bands, a welcoming community and the beautiful setting of Colorado State University – the free Lagoon Summer Concert Series embodies everything worth celebrating in Northern Colorado! This year, we are excited to offer seven nights where community members young and young at heart are invited to enjoy live, free music at The Lagoon on CSU’s main campus.
Concert Lineup:
- June 12: Graham Good and the Painters
- June 19: The Reminders
- June 26: That 80’s Band
- July 10: Pandas & People
- CSU Alumni Night Out & Rams Against Hunger Food Drive
- July 17: Pink Hawks
- July 24: Alysia Kraft with special guests!
- Educator Appreciation Night & fundraising for School is Cool
Movie Nights at Canvas Stadium
Now entering their fourth year, Movie Nights at Canvas Stadium presented by Canvas Credit Union is set to return on June 22. Join us on the field and in the stands June 22nd for a showing of Monsters, Inc. on the 𝗕𝗜𝗚 screen
Colorado State Athletics welcomes the community onto the turf of Sonny Lubick Field to watch family-friendly movies on the stadium videoboard.
Movie Nights are free for the entire family, and the New Belgium Porch will also be open and offering soda, water, and New Belgium beer sales as well as select concession items.
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
- Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.
Pre-registration to the event is required, and fans are encouraged to bring blankets and towels for use on the field. General admission chair back seating on the west side of Canvas Stadium will also be available.
Food and beverages other than water are not permitted on the turf and Colorado State’s Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. And while we love your furry friends, pets will not be allowed.
Tour Tuesdays
We are excited to announce our summer tour series ‘Tour Tuesdays’ each Tuesday from June 11 through July 23. “Tour Tuesdays” is a series that takes guests behind the scenes and backstage to showcase a variety of programs, collections, research, and state-of-the-art facilities. There is no cost to attend a tour, but advance registration is required for each tour guest as tour group sizes are limited. Learn more about our tour offerings visit our select “Tour Tuesday” from the menu on the right.
Summer Session
CSU Summer is home to credit-bearing courses, Accelerated Programs, and the K-12 Summer Programs Portal. Enrolled CSU students and Summer-Only students are welcome to take classes on campus and online through CSU Summer Session. With over 1,700 courses, the 4-, 8-, 12-week and additional-length terms allow students to focus deeply on fewer classes. Students may study at the CSU Mountain Campus, complete an AUCC course, internship, work on a major or minor, or try something new. Degree-seeking students can pursue one of 31 current accelerated programs and graduate in 3-3.5 years by taking summer courses. K-12 summer programs are available for pre-kindergarten through high school students in a variety of academic areas and sports. Explore, experience, and expand through CSU Summer!
Plan Your Visit
More information about CSU, where to stay in Fort Collins when you visit campus, what to experience in the broader Fort Collins Community, self-guided tours and more can be found via links on the menu.