Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals at Aggie Theatre

Mark Your Calendars for a Unique Night! Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Bring Their Eclectic Mix of Pop, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Blues, Rock, Folk and More to the Aggie Theatre on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026! Doors open at 7:00 PM and Music begins at 8:00 PM. Get ready for a unique journey of music that introduces Ben Harper and his talented backing band to this iconic venue! This date will be part of an extensive international touring itinerary that will see the band perform in cities across the USA and Europe including Salt Lake City, Aspen, Boulder, Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, Nashville, New York, Chicago as well as some of the most prominent cities in Italy and France!

Ben Harper

Ben Harper is one of the most prominent songwriters of his generation with 18 studio albums, 16 million records sold internationally, and 3 Grammy Awards to his name. Harper’s eclectic approach showcases his ability to blend many different styles of music to create a lush musical experience. Enjoy hearing many tracks that you know and love including "Steal My Kisses," "Diamonds on the Inside," "Burn One Down," "With My Own Two Hands," and "Better Way". Ben Harper also recently released his newest album, "Wide Open Light," back in June 2023, giving attendees more new content to sing along to! Harper has received numerous honors for his work with 3 Grammy Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album and Best Blues Album as well as 7 additional nominations. He also received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel Artist and Blues Foundation Song of the Year award. He has also been nominated for an additional 5 Blues Foundation song-of-the-year awards and was named one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone! He has even received accolades from fellow musicians like Keith Richards, Jack Johnson, and John Mayer, and even played guitar on Harry Styles’ Grammy-winning album “Harry’s House”. He even famously performed 12 consecutive sold-out shows at the Kia Forum with Harry Styles in 2012.

The Innocent Criminals

The Innocent Criminals are Ben Harper's trusted backing band that has been together since the 1990s. The band has gone through multiple lineups over the years but currently features Leon Mobley on percussion, Oliver Charles on drums, Chris Joyner on keys, Alex Painter on guitar and Darwin Johnson on bass. The Innocent Criminals feature a unique sound that blends alternative rock, folk rock, acoustic rock, blues, funk, soul and hard rock to create their unique sound. You can expect them to add their special touch to Harper’s well-known hits like "Steal My Kisses," "Diamonds on the Inside," "Burn One Down," "With My Own Two Hands," and "Better Way". Just like Harper, the band also released "Wide Open Light" in June 2023, showcasing just how diverse these musicians are! Together Harper and the Innocent Criminals have been awarded 3 Grammy Awards; those individual members bring a wealth of experience to the stage with decades spent performing together. 

Aggie Theater Details

The Aggie Theater is a small but legendary Venue that is located at 204 S College Ave in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins Colorado. During your visit to Aggie Theatre you will enjoy the fan favorite multi-level venue layout with no bad views to be found! This venue has a seating capacity for around 650 viewers depending on seated or standing arrangements; guests can expect a cozy experience with other concert-goers as they sing along! Entry setup is separated from non-aging patrons via a chain-link fence as well as a designated bar area. For any questions you may have regarding this venue feel free to contact them directly at (970) 482-8300.

Parking Information

There is free public parking available at the Old Town Parking Structure located at 100 Remington St. This will put you approximately 2-3 blocks away from the venue. The first 1 hour of parking is free for customers and parking prices are affordable for those who plan on staying a little longer! Those looking for short term parking options may also be interested to learn that there are limited short-term parking lots available along Brady Ave and College Ave.

Ticket Information

Tickets start at $139. Get your ticket here from dependable sources, such asTicketSqueeze.com or the box office. Be sure to click "buy tickets" quickly as tickets for this in-demand show are running short and tickets are selling out already!