The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will hold its sixth annual conference, NIVA ’27, in Boulder, Colorado, from June 27 to July 1, 2027, the organization announced Monday at the close of its 2026 event in Minneapolis.
The 2026 conference drew more than 1,400 venue operators, promoters, festival organizers, talent buyers, and industry partners. Presented by ticketing company Eventim, NIVA ’27 will bring together the independent live music, comedy, and festival community for five days of networking, educational programming, panel discussions, and live performances.
Several Boulder-area venues are expected to serve as conference hubs:
- Boulder Theater
- Fox Theatre
- eTown Hall
- Rembrandt Yard
- Chautauqua Auditorium
- Roots Music Project
- Velvet Elk Lodge
Conference activities will extend throughout the region and conclude with a closing event at Colorado’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 1.
“When NIVA formed in 2020, Colorado was there from day one, and bringing the conference home to Boulder in 2027 feels like a full-circle moment,” said David Weingarden, Vice President of Concerts + Events at Z2 Entertainment and Co-Founder/Chair of the Colorado Independent Venue Association.
Founded in 2020, NIVA advocates for independent venues, festivals, and promoters across the United States. Its annual conference has grown into one of the sector’s largest gatherings, providing a forum for education, policy discussions, and collaboration.
Additional programming details for NIVA ’27 will be announced in the coming months. Early registration is now available at first-release pricing.
