What is this "Fancy Spider Music Festival?"

The Fancy Spider Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-genre music (and broader art/comedy/wellness) festival, taking place in various venues around downtown Trinidad, Colorado. 2026 marks the second year of the fest.

FSMF is brought to you by some of the folks behind Denver's Hi-Dive, Trinidad's 'Dad Lounge, and the much beloved and fondly remembered Honky-Tonk Hodgepodge in Cold Beer, NM.

As the venues for FSMF are all already active & existing event spaces, there will be no street closures during the festival.











Scenes from the inaugural FSMF photographed by TJ Kosovich
Where is it?

All around downtown Trinidad, Colorado, in existing event spaces. Specific locations will be listed here when we have them nailed down.

When exactly is it?

October 9th-11th, 2026. Music will begin at around 5pm on that Friday night and go until about midnight (only Trinidad Lounge and The Well after 10pm), then it will start back up midday Saturday and go until about midnight again (only Trinidad Lounge and The Well after 10pm), and finally Sunday from the early afternoon until the early evening. Live music will be going down in several different venues at the same time, so you'll want to keep an eye out for the schedule on this very website and plan your weekend according to your taste! Shortly after the lineup is announced, we will publish an official and lovingly curated playlist of artists performing to help guide you.

Who is performing?

2026's Fancy Spider expects to showcase over 40 bands representing many different genres! The lineup will be announced by mid-summer.

How do I get festival passes?

3-day all access early bird "blind" (pre-lineup drop) passes will be on sale beginning April 1st, 2026. General 3-day passes and single day passes will become available as the fest approaches.

Printed tickets are not necessary. Once you purchase a pass/passes, the purchaser's name will be automatically added to our will call. You'll want to make Space To Create (204 W. Main St.) your first visit when you arrive at the festival to grab your wristband(s).

Is it all ages?

The majority of the official (pass required) and unofficial (pass not required) stages will be all ages, though any "Tavern" licensed venues will remain 21+ throughout the festival, as mandated by our City Charter.

You mentioned "unofficial"/no pass required stages?

Yes! If you do not wish to purchase a pass, there will still be lots of music and fun all around downtown to enjoy, with day parties and showcases occurring in many of our city's great establishments. If you want to make sure you absolutely don't miss a band listed on the lineup, though, buy a pass and get access to the whole shebang!

Where do I park?

If you're staying near downtown, it's best to leave your car and walk or bike to the fest, if you are able. We will be working with the city and downtown sponsors to offer as much off-street parking surrounding the festival as we can. On-street parking is available throughout the city, but be mindful of our downtown residents and businesses.

Is the fest wheelchair friendly?

Yes! All venues are wheelchair accessible with plenty of ADA compliant restrooms throughout.

Can I bring my dog/cat/marmot?

For the safety of the animals and your fellow fest-goers, we ask that you only bring certified service companions into our official venues.

What's the broader "art/comedy/wellness" part all about?

Along with music, the fest will boast comedy showcases, yoga in the park, guided bicycle rides, and lots of info about nearby hikes and potential tarantula spotting (the fest occurs during Tarantula Migration Season around here, hence "Fancy Spider").