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Concerts, festivals, parades, arts, food and drink, and markets across the Denver Metro. If it's small enough to fit in a studio, it's not here.
Thu, Sep 10 · MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater
Nickel Boys with director RaMell Ross
RaMell Ross, director of the Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys, joins a free live conversation at MCA Denver’s Holiday Theater on September 10, 2026, presented by Denver Public Library.
Mon, Sep 14 · Fillmore Auditorium
Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney at the Fillmore Auditorium
Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney share the bill at Denver's Fillmore Auditorium on Monday, September 14, 2026, a co-headline pairing of two acts who defined 1990s alternative rock.
Jun 12 - Jan 3 · Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde and Rapa Nui at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Changing Landscapes, an immersive exhibition on climate change at three World Heritage sites, runs at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science from June 12, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
Jun 11 - Sep 24 · Carpenter Park
People + Produce Farmers Market: Thornton
Thursday evenings at Carpenter Park: Colorado farms, local makers, prepared food, and live music. We make local happen.
Jul 8 - Oct 15 · Civic Center Park
Civic Center EATS
Civic Center EATS brings more than 50 food trucks to Civic Center Park every Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 15, 2026.
Jul 8 - Oct 4 · Clayton Members Club and Hotel Rooftop
SHEEP Pop-Up by Chef Kelly Whitaker
A fire-and-ember rooftop tasting pop-up from chef Kelly Whitaker on the Clayton Hotel in Cherry Creek, running July 8 through October 4, 2026.
Jul 11 - Sep 24 · Belmar
Downtown Lakewood Farmers Market
The Downtown Lakewood Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September 24, 2026, in the Belmar district.
Jun 14 - Sep 27 · Belleview Station
People + Produce Farmers Market: Belleview Station
Sunday market at Belleview Station: Colorado farms, local makers, and a reason to be outside in the DTC every weekend.
Jul 12 - Sep 27 · Olde Town Square
Arvada Farmers' Market
The Arvada Farmers' Market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through September 27, 2026, in Olde Town Square at Olde Wadsworth Boulevard.
Jul 12 - Sep 27 · Orchard Town Center
Orchard Farmers' Market
The Orchard Farmers' Market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through September 27, 2026, at Orchard Town Center in Westminster.
Jul 25 - Sep 26 · On Havana Street
Havana Street Night Market
Aurora's Havana Street Night Market returns on the last Saturday of each month through September 26, 2026, running 6 to 10 PM near Havana and Yale.
Aug 8 - Nov 8 · Four Mile Historic Park
Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park
Bright Nights, the after-dark lantern festival at Four Mile Historic Park, runs Wednesdays through Sundays from August 8 to November 8, 2026, 7 to 11 PM.
Aug 22 - Sep 26 · Town Center at Aurora
Mershop's Market Days at Town Center Aurora
Mershop's Market Days brings local makers and live bands to Town Center at Aurora on Saturdays through September 26, 2026, free from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Sep 3 - Sep 13 · The People’s Building
Brindlewood at The People’s Building
The People’s Building in Aurora stages the play Brindlewood, running September 3 through 13, 2026.
Sep 4 - Oct 11 · Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
Misery at the Arvada Center
The Arvada Center stages the stage thriller Misery, adapted from the Stephen King novel, September 4 through October 11, 2026.
Sep 6 - Sep 20 · MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater
Denver Film CO 150 Films Series at the Holiday Theater
Denver Film’s CO 150 Films Series screens Colorado-made classics on Sundays at MCA Denver’s Holiday Theater from September 6 to September 20, 2026, opening with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Sep 8 - Oct 1 · Hudson Gardens
G-Scale Garden Railroad at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens runs its G-Scale Garden Railroad free to the public from 9 AM to noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October 1, 2026, in Littleton.
Sep 8 - Sep 27 · Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex
The Outsiders at the Buell Theatre
The national tour of The Outsiders, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical, plays the Buell Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex September 8 to 27, 2026.
Sep 10 - Nov 8 · Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
pARTy and Rigsby Revisited: The Arvada Center Turns 50
The Arvada Center marks its 50th anniversary with two free gallery shows opening the same night, September 10, 2026: pARTy: Celebrating 50 Years in the Main Gallery and Rigsby Revisited: 50 Years Later in the Upper Gallery, both running through November 8.
Thu, Sep 10 · Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
BUUDROW with The Trio Trio at Swallow Hill
BUUDROW shares a September 10, 2026 double bill with The Trio Trio at the Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music in Denver.
Thu, Sep 10 · Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Riley Green at Fiddler's Green
Country singer Riley Green headlines Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on September 10, 2026.
Sep 10 - Oct 11 · The Bug Theatre
SAW The Musical at the Bug Theatre
SAW The Musical, the unauthorized parody of the horror franchise, runs Wednesdays through Sundays at Denver’s Bug Theatre from September 10 to October 11, 2026.
Thu, Sep 10 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
SOFI TUKKER at Red Rocks
Dance-pop duo SOFI TUKKER headlines Red Rocks on September 10, 2026 at 7 PM.
Sep 11 - Sep 13 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks
Brandi Carlile plays a three-night Red Rocks residency September 11 to 13, 2026, with Stephen Wilson Jr. supporting.
Sep 11 - Sep 20 · Denver Coliseum
Colorado Minerals, Fossils & Gems Show
The free Colorado Minerals, Fossils & Gems Show fills the Denver Coliseum with more than 300 dealers from September 11 to 20, 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 · Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Downey Chase and Cole Scheifele at Swallow Hill
Songwriters Downey Chase and Cole Scheifele share the Tuft Theatre stage at Swallow Hill Music on September 11, 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 · Baldoria on the Water
La Feria del Tequila y Mezcal at Baldoria on the Water
La Feria del Tequila y Mezcal pours agave spirits all-inclusive at Baldoria on the Water in Lakewood on September 11, 2026.
Sep 11 - Sep 12 · National Western Center
Global Dance Festival
Colorado’s longest-running electronic music festival returns September 11 and 12, 2026 at the National Western Center, with Tiësto and Kygo headlining.
Fri, Sep 11 · Fillmore Auditorium
Jack Harlow at the Fillmore Auditorium
Jack Harlow plays the Fillmore Auditorium on September 11, 2026 on his Monica tour.
Fri, Sep 11 · Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
An Evening with Liane Moriarty
Bestselling novelist Liane Moriarty, author of "Big Little Lies" and "Nine Perfect Strangers," appears for a ticketed evening talk at the Hyatt Regency DTC Sept. 11, 2026.
Sep 11 - Sep 20 · Participating Downtown Littleton restaurants
Downtown Littleton Restaurant Week
Downtown Littleton runs a ten day restaurant week September 11 to 20, 2026, with food and drink specials at participating restaurants and bars around Main Street.
Fri, Sep 11 · Denver Improv
Marlon Wayans at the Denver Improv
Marlon Wayans headlines the Denver Improv on September 11, 2026, with multiple shows.
Fri, Sep 11 · Stanley Marketplace
Pawstoberfest at Stanley Marketplace
Pawstoberfest brings a dog friendly Oktoberfest to the West Patio at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM, hosted by Cheluna Brewing Co. and Boardz 4 Budz with DJ Alleycat.
Fri, Sep 11 · ReelWorks Denver
Sasha with Francesca Lombardo at ReelWorks Denver
Progressive house pioneer Sasha headlines ReelWorks Denver with Francesca Lombardo on September 11, 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 · Swallow Hill Music
The Sweet Lillies at Swallow Hill
Colorado string band The Sweet Lillies play a hometown show at Swallow Hill Music on September 11, 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 · Hudson Gardens
Tacos, Tequila and Traditions at Hudson Gardens
Tacos, Tequila and Traditions runs Friday, September 11, 2026 from 5 to 9:30 PM at Hudson Gardens in Littleton, with tastings cooked by the Hispanic Restaurant Association and dancing by Ballet Folklorico Patria Mexicana, tickets $85 to $90.
Fri, Sep 11 · Ball Arena
Tame Impala at Ball Arena
Tame Impala perform at Ball Arena on September 11, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · St. Cajetan's and Lawrence St Plaza, Auraria Campus
Amor a la Mexicana Fest
Amor a la Mexicana Fest pours tequila and mezcal from more than 30 agave brands at St. Cajetan's on the Auraria Campus on September 12, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.
Sat, Sep 12 · Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier at Swallow Hill
Folk songwriters Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier play the Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music on September 12, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · Stanley Marketplace
Beabadoobee PYLON Listening Party at Wax Trax
Wax Trax Records hosts an official early listening party for Beabadoobee’s album PYLON at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 4 to 5 PM.
Sat, Sep 12 · Cherry Creek North galleries and studios
Second Saturday Art Walk: Fall into Fashion
Cherry Creek North runs the Fall into Fashion edition of its Second Saturday Art Walk on September 12, 2026, free from 10 AM to 1 PM across the district’s galleries and studios.
Sat, Sep 12 · Circle Sound
Circle Sound Fest 2026
Circle Sound Studio hosts an eight-hour outdoor festival at its Lakewood lot on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2 to 10 PM, topped by Cracker guitarist Johnny Hickman with Crazy Sloth.
Sat, Sep 12 · Dairy Block
Colorado Wine Walk at Dairy Block
A Colorado Wine Walk takes over the Dairy Block alley in LoDo on September 12, 2026, pouring state wineries.
Sat, Sep 12 · Levitt Pavilion Denver
Cool Vibes Reggae Fest
Cool Vibes Reggae Fest brings The Wailers to Levitt Pavilion Denver for a free September 12, 2026 outdoor show with Stylie, Vana Liya, and Link & Chain.
Sat, Sep 12 · Denver Art Museum
37th Annual Friendship Powwow at the Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum hosts its 37th annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration, free to attend, on September 12, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · Denver Art Museum
SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum gives free general admission on September 12, 2026, one of its SCFD community free days.
Sat, Sep 12 · Denargo Market
Denver BrunchFest
Denver BrunchFest returns for its 9th year at Denargo Market on September 12, 2026, with bottomless drinks and food sampling from noon to 4 PM.
Sep 12 - Sep 13 · Stanley Marketplace
Divine Time Metaphysical Fair at Stanley Marketplace
The Divine Time Metaphysical Fair runs September 12-13, 2026 at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, 11 AM to 5 PM both days, bringing readers, healers, and metaphysical goods to the former hangar's halls.
Sat, Sep 12 · Russell Park Honoring Firefighters
Fall Artisan Market at Russell Park
Westminster's Fall Artisan Market runs Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russell Park Honoring Firefighters, 7290 Bradburn Boulevard.
Sat, Sep 12 · West 32nd Avenue (Julian to Perry)
Denver Highlands Oktoberfest and Market
The third annual Denver Highlands Oktoberfest and Market closes West 32nd Avenue for a free street festival on September 12, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · Mission Ballroom
Insane Clown Posse at Mission Ballroom
Insane Clown Posse bring the Juggalo faithful to Mission Ballroom on September 12, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · Belmar
Lakewood Food & Wine
Lakewood Food & Wine brings area restaurant and winery tastings to Belmar on September 12, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · Swallow Hill Music
Livingston Taylor at Swallow Hill
Folk veteran Livingston Taylor, five decades into his touring career, plays Swallow Hill Music in Denver on September 12, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · MCA Denver
MCA Denver Fall Exhibition Opening: Roni Horn and Deborah Jack
MCA Denver opens its fall season September 12, 2026 with an evening celebration for new exhibitions by Roni Horn and Deborah Jack, both running into February 2027.
Sat, Sep 12 · Olde Town Arvada
Olde Town Shindig
The free Olde Town Shindig fills the streets of historic Arvada with live music and makers on September 12, 2026, starting at noon.
Sep 12 - Sep 13 · Park Hill Masonic Lodge grounds
Park Hill Fall Arts Fest
Park Hill Fall Arts Fest brings roughly 70 artists to the Park Hill Masonic Lodge grounds at 4819 Montview Blvd on September 12 and 13, 2026, free to walk in.
Sat, Sep 12 · Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson at Fiddler's Green
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson co-headline Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on September 12, 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 · Chaffee Park
Sunnyside Music Festival
Sunnyside Music Festival fills Chaffee Park on September 12, 2026, with live music across multiple stages and free admission in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood.
Sep 12 - Sep 13 · City Park Pavilion and Bandshell
Taste of Ethiopia Festival
A free two-day Ethiopian cultural festival at City Park on September 12 and 13, 2026, with food, live performances, and a marketplace.
Sun, Sep 13 · The Bug Theatre
Pedro Gonzalez Live in Denver at the Bug Theatre
Spanish-language comedian Pedro Gonzalez performs at Denver's Bug Theatre on September 13, 2026 at 7 PM.
Sun, Sep 13 · The People's Building
Pomegranate Sounds Presents Vibronics at The People's Building
UK dub producer Vibronics plays The People's Building in Aurora on September 13, 2026, a Pomegranate Sounds soundsystem night on East Colfax.
Sun, Sep 13 · Mission Ballroom
Violent Femmes at Mission Ballroom
Acoustic-punk veterans Violent Femmes play Mission Ballroom on September 13, 2026.
Mon, Sep 14 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
NEEDTOBREATHE at Red Rocks
Rock band NEEDTOBREATHE plays Red Rocks on September 14, 2026 at 7 PM.
Tue, Sep 15 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Acid Bath and Ministry at Red Rocks
A heavy double bill of sludge-metal cult act Acid Bath and industrial-metal pioneers Ministry hits Red Rocks on September 15, 2026.
Wed, Sep 16 · The Bug Theatre
Movie Night with Adam and Rory and Ben at the Bug Theatre
The Grawlix comedy crew hosts Movie Night with Adam and Rory and Ben at the Bug Theatre on September 16, 2026, riffing on a surprise film.
Wed, Sep 16 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Role Model: Chuck On Tour at Red Rocks
Pop artist Role Model brings the Chuck On Tour to Red Rocks on September 16, 2026 at 7 PM.
Wed, Sep 16 · Ball Arena
Weezer at Ball Arena
Weezer plays Ball Arena Sept. 16, 2026, three decades into a catalog that still fills rooms this size on nostalgia and new material both.
Thu, Sep 17 · The Bug Theatre
The Emerging Filmmaker's Project at the Bug Theatre
The Emerging Filmmaker's Project screens new Denver short films at the Bug Theatre on Thursday, September 17, 2026, doors 6:30 PM and show at 7, $5 at the door with a filmmaker talkback after every short.
Thu, Sep 17 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Get The Led Out at Red Rocks
Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out plays Red Rocks on September 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Thu, Sep 17 · Museo de las Americas
Karla de Lara Opening Reception at Museo de las Americas
Museo de las Americas opens Karla de Lara's exhibition Identidad, memoria y palabra with a free reception on September 17, 2026, 6 to 9 PM at 861 Santa Fe Drive.
Sep 17 - Sep 19 · New Terrain Brewing Company
WanderFest 2026 (10-Year Anniversary)
New Terrain Brewing marks its 10th anniversary with WanderFest, a free three-day music and beer festival in Golden, Sept. 17-19, 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 · The Crypt
Aurelio Voltaire at The Crypt
Gothic singer-songwriter Aurelio Voltaire plays The Crypt on September 18, 2026, a 21-plus night of dark cabaret on his Between the Devil and the Demonatrix tour.
Sep 18 - Sep 19 · Ball Arena
Billy Strings at Ball Arena
Billy Strings plays a two-night run at Ball Arena on September 18 and 19, 2026, part of a three-night Denver stand.
Fri, Sep 18 · Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Cider Pressing at Heritage Lakewood
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park runs its fall cider pressing on September 18, 2026, with hand-cranked presses on the museum grounds.
Sep 18 - Sep 20 · Denver Marriott Tech Center
Colorado Festival of Horror: Clowns vs. Witches
The Colorado Festival of Horror returns for its sixth year September 18 to 20, 2026, moving to the Denver Marriott Tech Center under the theme Clowns vs. Witches.
Sep 18 - Sep 27 · Larimer Street at Ballpark (2100 Block)
Denver Oktoberfest
The 56th annual Denver Oktoberfest, the longest-running Oktoberfest in the US, takes over Larimer Street for two free weekends: September 18-20 and September 25-27, 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 · Clocktower Cabaret
Drag-Stravaganza: HalloQween at Clocktower Cabaret
A Halloween-themed drag cabaret, Drag-Stravaganza: HalloQween, plays Clocktower Cabaret on September 18, 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 · Levitt Pavilion
La Santa Cecilia at Levitt Pavilion
Grammy-winning band La Santa Cecilia headlines the free Levitt Pavilion season closer on September 18, 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Lily Allen Performs West End Girl at Red Rocks
Lily Allen performs her album West End Girl at Red Rocks on September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Sep 18 - Sep 19 · E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
Northglenn Pirate Fest
Northglenn Pirate Fest returns to E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park on September 18 and 19, 2026, with a 21-and-up Pirate Night on Friday and a free all-ages festival on Saturday.
Fri, Sep 18 · MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater
SHREK: The Drag Show at the Holiday Theater
SHREK: The Drag Show turns the fairy-tale swamp over to a full drag cast at MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater on September 18, 2026, 7 to 9 PM, ages 18 and up.
Sep 18 - Sep 20 · Telluride Town Park
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
The 32nd Telluride Blues & Brews Festival runs September 18 to 20, 2026 in Telluride Town Park, headlined by Jon Batiste, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', and the Marcus King Band.
Fri, Sep 18 · The People's Building
Thriller Night Ball at The People's Building
The Thriller Night Ball brings a themed dance night to The People's Building in Aurora on September 18, 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 · ReelWorks Denver
Amelie Lens at ReelWorks Denver
Belgian techno headliner Amelie Lens plays ReelWorks Denver on September 19, 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Atmosphere with 3OH!3, Slick Rick and Z-Trip at Red Rocks
Hip-hop group Atmosphere headlines Red Rocks with 3OH!3, Slick Rick and Z-Trip on September 19, 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 · Belmar Plaza
BARKtember Fest at Belmar
Belmar's dog-themed BARKtember Fest takes over the Lakewood plaza on September 19, 2026 from noon, with pet makers, rescues, and dog-friendly fun.
Sat, Sep 19 · Midway Park
Broomfield Days
Broomfield Days fills Midway Park with a parade down Midway Boulevard, a pancake breakfast, the Mayor’s Cup 5K, a car show and three stages of music on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Sep 19 - Sep 20 · Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Caribe by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance opens its 56th season with Caribe at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on September 19 and 20, 2026, sharing the bill with the National Dance Company of the Bahamas and Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Sat, Sep 19 · Fillmore Plaza
Cherry Creektoberfest
Cherry Creek North throws its annual Oktoberfest on Fillmore Plaza on September 19, 2026, with steins, food, and live music in the walkable shopping district.
Sat, Sep 19 · Clyfford Still Museum
Clyfford Still Museum 15th Anniversary and SCFD Free Day
The Clyfford Still Museum marks its 15th anniversary with a free SCFD day on September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including drop-in mini-tours and activities.
Sep 19 - Nov 2 · Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms
Chatfield Farms opens its 7-acre corn maze for the fall season from September 19 through November 2, 2026, in Littleton.
Sat, Sep 19 · Charlie's Denver
Deaf Drag Brunch benefiting DOVE at Charlie's Denver
Charlie's Denver hosts a Deaf Drag Brunch benefiting DOVE on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 AM, a drag show built for a Deaf audience.
Sat, Sep 19 · 333 S. Federal Blvd
Far East Center Mid-Autumn Festival
Denver's Far East Center hosts a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration Sept. 19, 2026, the Federal Boulevard corridor's long-running Asian business district marking the lunar harvest holiday.
Sat, Sep 19 · Stanley Marketplace
Record Show at Stanley Marketplace
A vinyl record show takes over Stanley Marketplace's common area in Aurora on September 19, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM, with crate-digging tables from regional record sellers.
Sat, Sep 19 · Meow Wolf Denver
Son Little: CityFolk Tour at Meow Wolf Denver
Grammy-nominated soul-blues songwriter Son Little brings his CityFolk Tour to Meow Wolf Denver's performance space Sept. 19, 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 · Aerostat Park
Summer Sounds: Shakedown Street at Aerostat Park
Shakedown Street, one of the longest-running Grateful Dead tribute bands in the country, plays a free Summer Sounds concert at Westminster's Aerostat Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Sat, Sep 19 · Swallow Hill Music
Elephant Revival Benefit Concert at Swallow Hill
Colorado folk band Elephant Revival headlines a benefit concert for Swallow Hill Music on September 19, 2026, supporting the nonprofit's music education programs.
Sep 20 - Sep 21 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Andrea Bocelli at Red Rocks
Andrea Bocelli performs two nights at Red Rocks on September 20 and 21, 2026.
Sun, Sep 20 · Paramount Theatre
Billy Strings at the Paramount Theatre
Billy Strings closes his three-night Denver stand with an intimate show at the Paramount Theatre on September 20, 2026.
Sun, Sep 20 · ReelWorks Denver
Ninajirachi at ReelWorks Denver
Australian producer Ninajirachi plays ReelWorks Denver Sept. 20, 2026, bringing hyperpop-adjacent electronic production to the club's stage.
Mon, Sep 21 · The People’s Building
SLANTED: Film Screening at The People’s Building
The People’s Building in Aurora screens the film SLANTED on September 21, 2026.
Mon, Sep 21 · Mission Ballroom
Starbomb and Epic Rap Battles of History at Mission Ballroom
Comedy-music acts Starbomb and Epic Rap Battles of History share a Mission Ballroom bill on September 21, 2026.
Tue, Sep 22 · Mission Ballroom
Descendents at Mission Ballroom
Punk veterans Descendents headline Mission Ballroom on September 22, 2026 with Social Distortion and The Chats.
Tue, Sep 22 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Foster the People at Red Rocks
Foster the People headline Red Rocks on September 22, 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Bleachers with American Football at Red Rocks
Jack Antonoff's Bleachers headlines Red Rocks with emo cornerstone American Football on September 23, 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 · Ball Arena
Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds at Ball Arena
Sturgill Simpson's alter ego Johnny Blue Skies brings The Dark Clouds to Ball Arena Sept. 23, 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 · Paramount Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Screening Hosted by Ellen Greene
Ellen Greene, who originated Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, hosts a 40th anniversary screening of the 1986 film at Denver’s Paramount Theatre on September 23, 2026, at 8 PM.
Thu, Sep 24 · Anderson Farms
Anderson Farms Fall Festival
Anderson Farms in Erie opens its fall festival Sept. 24, 2026, with a corn maze, pumpkin patch and its haunted Terror in the Corn attraction, about 30 miles north of Denver.
Sep 24 - Sep 27 · Downtown Denver (multiple sites)
Doors Open Denver: Destination Downtown
Doors Open Denver runs September 24 to 27, 2026, offering free behind-the-scenes access to dozens of downtown buildings during the state's 150th year.
Thu, Sep 24 · Fillmore Auditorium
Erykah Badu at the Fillmore Auditorium
Neo-soul figurehead Erykah Badu plays the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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Thu, Sep 24 · The Bug Theatre
EXPOSED [storytelling] at the Bug Theatre
EXPOSED [storytelling] brings a night of first-person true stories to the Bug Theatre on September 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM, an 18-and-up show at 3654 Navajo Street.
Thu, Sep 24 · Mission Ballroom
Four Tet at Mission Ballroom
British electronic producer Four Tet headlines Mission Ballroom on September 24, 2026.
Thu, Sep 24 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Red Rocks
Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng share a Red Rocks stand-up bill on September 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Sep 24 - Oct 4 · The People’s Building
Machinal at The People’s Building
Sophie Treadwell’s expressionist drama Machinal runs at The People’s Building in Aurora from September 24 through October 4, 2026.
Thu, Sep 24 · Denver Zoo
The Watering Hole Adult Night at Denver Zoo
The Watering Hole Adult Night is a 21-and-over evening inside Denver Zoo on September 24, 2026, running 5:30 to 10 PM with drink tastings from 13 local beverage partners.
Thu, Sep 24 · ReelWorks Denver
TR/ST at ReelWorks Denver
Canadian darkwave project TR/ST plays ReelWorks Denver on September 24, 2026.
Sep 25 - Nov 1 · Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
Barefoot in the Park at the Arvada Center
Neil Simon’s comedy Barefoot in the Park runs at the Arvada Center from September 25 through November 1, 2026.
Fri, Sep 25 · ReelWorks Denver
DJ Habibeats at ReelWorks Denver
DJ Habibeats plays ReelWorks Denver Sept. 25, 2026.
Sep 25 - Oct 31 · Denver Zoo
Fall at DZCA at Denver Zoo
Fall at DZCA runs daily from September 25 to October 31, 2026 during regular zoo hours, adding cryptid characters, Animal Ambassadors, and weekend pumpkin carving to daytime admission.
Fri, Sep 25 · Historic Downtown Littleton
Downtown Littleton Wine Walk
The Littleton Merchants Association runs its September wine walk through Historic Downtown Littleton on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, at $30 in advance or $35 the day of.
Fri, Sep 25 · Museo de las Americas
8th Annual Lucha Libre Night at Museo de las Americas
Museo de las Americas hosts its 8th Annual Lucha Libre Night with Hugo's Lucha Libre on September 25, 2026, 5 to 9 PM, bringing masked wrestling into the Art District on Santa Fe.
Fri, Sep 25 · The Bug Theatre
Nerd Nite Denver at the Bug Theatre
Nerd Nite Denver returns to the Bug Theatre on September 25, 2026, at 7 PM with three experts giving 20-minute talks while the bar stays open.
Sep 25 - Sep 27 · Civic Center Park
Panda Fest Denver
Panda Fest brings its touring Asian food festival to Civic Center Park for the first Denver edition, September 25 to 27, 2026.
Fri, Sep 25 · Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
$uicideboy$ with Destroy Lonely and Shakewell at Fiddler's Green
Underground rap duo $uicideboy$ headline Fiddler's Green with Destroy Lonely and Shakewell on September 25, 2026.
Fri, Sep 25 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The Revivalists with Ax and the Hatchetmen at Red Rocks
New Orleans rock band The Revivalists play Red Rocks with Ax and the Hatchetmen on September 25, 2026.
Sep 25 - Sep 26 · The Bug Theatre
The Room at The Bug Theatre
The Bug Theatre screens Tommy Wiseau’s The Room at 11 PM on September 25 and 26, 2026, a participation screening at 3654 Navajo Street with spoons encouraged.
Sat, Sep 26 · Improper City
Access Fund 35th Birthday Community Festival
Access Fund marks 35 years of climbing access work with a Denver festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026: pro athlete clinics and conservation sessions at Movement RiNo from 3 PM, then a ticketed after party at Improper City from 6:30 to 10 PM.
Sat, Sep 26 · The Church Nightclub
Bed By 10 at The Church Nightclub
The early-evening dance party Bed By 10 returns to The Church Nightclub on September 26, 2026, a full club night that wraps before most nightlife starts.
Sat, Sep 26 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Big Gigantic at Red Rocks
Colorado’s Big Gigantic headline Red Rocks on September 26, 2026.
Sat, Sep 26 · Denver Central Library
Booklovers Ball
The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation holds its black-tie Booklovers Ball at the Central Library on September 26, 2026.
Sat, Sep 26 · The Junkyard
Day Trip Block Party with ZHU
An outdoor electronic block party at The Junkyard on September 26, 2026, headlined by ZHU with Purple Disco Machine, LP Giobbi, and Coco and Breezy.
Sat, Sep 26 · Paramount Theatre
Mariachazo at Paramount Theatre
Mariachazo brings a full mariachi showcase to the historic Paramount Theatre Sept. 26, 2026, a genre rarely booked at that scale in Denver.
Sat, Sep 26 · Historic Downtown Morrison
Morrison Ciderfest
Morrison Ciderfest takes over downtown Morrison on September 26, 2026, with free entry, live music, a market, and an optional $30 cider tasting.
Sat, Sep 26 · College Hill Library
MysteryCon 2026: WhoDunIt? at College Hill Library
Westminster Public Library keeps College Hill Library open after hours on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for MysteryCon 2026: WhoDunIt?, a free 18-and-over night with Colorado mystery authors, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Sat, Sep 26 · Prost Brewing Northglenn
Oktoberfest 5k at Prost Brewing Northglenn
The Oktoberfest 5k runs Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Prost Brewing in Northglenn, with waves at 10 and 10:30 AM and a Prost beer or non alcoholic drink waiting at the finish.
Sat, Sep 26 · The Bug Theatre
The Grawlix at the Bug Theatre
The Grawlix, the Denver comedy show that became the TruTV series Those Who Can’t, plays the Bug Theatre on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8 PM with stand-up, sketch and a monthly guest.
Sat, Sep 26 · Aerostat Park
Downtown Westminster Drone Show and Battle of the Bands
Westminster pairs a School of Rock Broomfield battle of the bands with a drone light show over Downtown Westminster at Aerostat Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Sat, Sep 26 · Westminster Public Safety Center
Westminster Public Safety Open House
Westminster opens its Public Safety Center at 9110 Yates Street on September 26, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM for demonstrations, building tours, safety resources, and games.
Sat, Sep 26 · Mission Ballroom
Yacht Rock Revue at Mission Ballroom
Yacht Rock Revue brings its soft-rock tribute show to Mission Ballroom in Denver on September 26, 2026 at 8 PM.
Sun, Sep 27 · Stanley Marketplace
Heller High Water at Stanley Beer Hall
Country and Americana band Heller High Water plays Stanley Beer Hall inside Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM, with no cover listed.
Sep 27 - Sep 28 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
JUNGLE at Red Rocks
UK act JUNGLE play two nights at Red Rocks on September 27 and 28, 2026.
Sun, Sep 27 · Stanley Marketplace
LuBird's Playground 5-Year Anniversary
LuBird's Playground, the inclusive indoor play space at Stanley Marketplace, marks its 5-year anniversary with a free party on September 27, 2026.
Sun, Sep 27 · Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music at Fiddler's Green
An orchestral concert celebrating 20 years of World of Warcraft music plays Fiddler's Green on September 27, 2026.
Mon, Sep 28 · Ball Arena
Breaking Benjamin at Ball Arena
Post-grunge arena rockers Breaking Benjamin play Ball Arena Sept. 28, 2026.
Sep 28 - Nov 3 · Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest
Elitch Gardens transforms into a Halloween destination for Fright Fest, running Fridays through Sundays from September 28 through November 3, 2026.
Mon, Sep 28 · Larimer Lounge
Nick Hakim at Larimer Lounge
Soul and indie artist Nick Hakim plays Larimer Lounge on September 28, 2026.
Tue, Sep 29 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Coheed and Cambria at Red Rocks
Prog-rock concept band Coheed and Cambria headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 29, 2026.
Tue, Sep 29 · The People's Building
If an Owl Calls Your Name at The People's Building
The People's Building in Aurora hosts a free community screening of the documentary If an Owl Calls Your Name on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM, with doors at 6.
Tue, Sep 29 · Tattered Cover Colfax
Tahereh Mafi at Tattered Cover Colfax
Number one New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi appears live at Tattered Cover Colfax in Denver on September 29, 2026 at 6 PM.
Wed, Sep 30 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The Backseat Lovers at Red Rocks
Utah indie rock band The Backseat Lovers headline Red Rocks on September 30, 2026.
Thu, Oct 1 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Beck at Red Rocks
Beck headlines Red Rocks on October 1, 2026, opening the amphitheater's final month with a career-spanning set.
Thu, Oct 1 · Clocktower Cabaret
Broadway Boobies at Clocktower Cabaret
Blush Burlesque stages Broadway Boobies, a one-night breast cancer research benefit, at Clocktower Cabaret on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7 PM.
Thu, Oct 1 · Ball Arena
Carin Leon at Ball Arena
Regional Mexican star Carin Leon headlines Ball Arena on October 1, 2026, one of the biggest Spanish-language concerts on Denver's fall calendar.
Thu, Oct 1 · Fillmore Auditorium
Chance the Rapper at the Fillmore Auditorium
Chance the Rapper marks ten years of Coloring Book at the Fillmore Auditorium on October 1, 2026.
Oct 1 - Nov 1 · Aurora Fox Arts Center
Feeding Beatrice at the Aurora Fox Arts Center
The Aurora Fox stages the regional premiere of Feeding Beatrice, a gothic horror comedy, opening Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM and running through November 1.
Fri, Oct 2 · Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
Artikal Sound System with Bumpin Uglies and Ghost.wav at Cervantes
Florida reggae-rock band Artikal Sound System headlines Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom Oct. 2, 2026 with Bumpin Uglies and Ghost.wav opening.
Oct 2 - Oct 3 · Clocktower Cabaret
Blush: A Burlesque Fantasy at Clocktower Cabaret
Blush: A Burlesque Fantasy plays two late shows at Clocktower Cabaret, October 2 and 3, 2026, both at 9:30 PM.
Oct 2 - Oct 31 · Denver Zoo
Boo at the Zoo at Denver Zoo
Boo at the Zoo runs 13 evenings from October 2 to 31, 2026 at Denver Zoo, 4:30 to 9 PM, with trick-or-treat stations and Halloween programming across the grounds.
Fri, Oct 2 · Buntport Theater
The Vampire of Lafayette at Buntport Theater
Buntport Theater opens The Vampire of Lafayette on October 2, 2026, an original show timed to Halloween season and built on a piece of real Colorado folklore.
Fri, Oct 2 · Stanley Marketplace
First Fridays Creator Market at Stanley Marketplace
Stanley Marketplace holds its First Fridays Creator Market on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM, with 45 booths of local artists selling jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, textiles and original art inside the Aurora food hall.
Oct 3 - Oct 4 · Clocktower Cabaret
Borrowing Funny at Clocktower Cabaret
The Wounded Cobra Theatre stages Borrowing Funny, a play about joke theft in stand-up comedy, at Clocktower Cabaret on October 3 and 4, 2026.
Oct 3 - Oct 4 · Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Cider Days at Heritage Lakewood
Cider Days takes over Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park on October 3 and 4, 2026, with cider pressing, a tractor pull, and a trick pig show, $12 for adults if you buy before September 22.
Sat, Oct 3 · 2736 Welton Street
2026 Denver International Festival in Five Points
The fifth annual Denver International Festival fills Welton Street in Five Points on October 3, 2026, noon to 8 PM, with free admission, more than 25 food stands, and 25-plus cultural performances.
Sat, Oct 3 · Baker neighborhood (hub at Dailey Park)
Denver PorchFest in Baker
Denver PorchFest debuts in Baker on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with 193 local artists playing 84 front porches across the neighborhood from noon to 7 PM, free and walkable.
Sat, Oct 3 · The Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St
Denver Roller Derby October Doubleheader
Denver Roller Derby's junior and adult teams bout back to back at The Rollerdome Oct. 3, 2026, closing out the league's fall home schedule alongside its already-listed August and September doubleheaders.
Sat, Oct 3 · Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
Dimond Saints: Mirror Mirror Tour at Cervantes
Dimond Saints bring their Mirror Mirror Tour to Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom Oct. 3, 2026 with Huck.Jorris and Orenda opening.
Sat, Oct 3 · Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex
2nd Annual Golden Wine Festival
The 2nd Annual Golden Wine Festival pours Colorado wineries at Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex and Golden Bike Park on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, Oct 3 · Mission Ballroom
Hermanos Gutierrez at Mission Ballroom
Instrumental guitar duo Hermanos Gutierrez play Mission Ballroom in Denver on October 3, 2026 on the Los Ojos del Condor tour.
Sat, Oct 3 · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
The King Penny Radio Show at the Arvada Center
The King Penny Radio Show performs at the Arvada Center on October 3, 2026, a vintage radio-style stage production on the center's fall calendar.
Sat, Oct 3 · High Prairie Park
Prairie Harvest Fest
Aurora's Prairie Harvest Fest brings a fall community celebration to High Prairie Park in the Painted Prairie neighborhood on October 3, 2026.
Sat, Oct 3 · Finn’s Manor
Denver’s Queen City Sake Festival
Denver’s Queen City Sake Festival pours more than 100 sake at Finn’s Manor, 2927 Larimer Street, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon to 4 PM, with food from Uchi, Stowaway Kitchen, Takeo San Takeout and Peko Peko.
Sat, Oct 3 · The Plaza at Belmar
Romanian Festival
The Romanian Festival brings traditional food, folk dance, and music to Belmar in Lakewood on October 3, 2026.
Sat, Oct 3 · Thornton Community Park
Thornton Harvest Fest
Thornton Harvest Fest brings a free community fall festival to Thornton Community Park on October 3, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Sat, Oct 3 · Westminster Fire Station #4
Westminster Fire Station #4 Open House
Westminster Fire Department opens Station #4 at 4580 W 112th Ave on October 3, 2026, from 11 AM to 2 PM, with a free lunch, antique fire truck rides, and apparatus to climb on.
Mon, Oct 5 · Ball Arena
RUSH: Fifty Something at Ball Arena
Rush plays two nights at Ball Arena on October 5 and 7, 2026, the band's first Denver dates since the death of drummer Neil Peart.
Tue, Oct 6 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Big Thief at Red Rocks
Big Thief headlines Red Rocks on October 6, 2026, the indie-folk band's step up to the amphitheater stage.
Thu, Oct 8 · Ball Arena
Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Thu, Oct 8 · Ogden Theatre
Iron & Wine at the Ogden Theatre
Iron & Wine brings Sam Beam's folk songwriting to the Ogden Theatre on October 8, 2026.
Thu, Oct 8 · Mission Ballroom
Madeon at Mission Ballroom
French electronic producer Madeon plays Mission Ballroom in Denver on October 8, 2026 at 9 PM, a 16 and up show.
Thu, Oct 8 · Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
Murder at the Moulin Rouge at the Arvada Center
The Arvada Center opens its themed murder-mystery production Murder at the Moulin Rouge on October 8, 2026.
Oct 8 - Oct 18 · The People’s Building
Tiny Beautiful Things at The People’s Building
The stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s Tiny Beautiful Things runs at The People’s Building in Aurora from October 8 through 18, 2026.
Thu, Oct 8 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Tape B: Hallow Rocks at Red Rocks
Bass producer Tape B headlines his own two-night Hallow Rocks run at Red Rocks on October 8 and 9, 2026, a costumed early-Halloween bass showcase.
Fri, Oct 9 · Lakewood Cultural Center
Pallavi Mahidhara: Scenes and Images at Lakewood Cultural Center
Pianist Pallavi Mahidhara performs her Scenes and Images program at the Lakewood Cultural Center on October 9, 2026.
Fri, Oct 9 · Mission Ballroom
Paul Cauthen at Mission Ballroom
Texas country singer Paul Cauthen headlines Mission Ballroom in Denver on October 9, 2026 on the Book of Paul tour, with Rootbeer Richie and The Reveille and Tristan Trincado opening.
Oct 9 - Oct 11 · Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens' Pumpkin Festival opens its 10-acre patch and corn maze at Chatfield Farms for one weekend only, October 9 to 11, 2026.
Fri, Oct 9 · Ogden Theatre
Sex Pistols at the Ogden Theatre
The Sex Pistols play the Ogden Theatre on October 9, 2026, bringing the reunited punk band to a roughly 1,600-capacity Denver room.
Oct 9 - Oct 11 · Clocktower Cabaret
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Clocktower Cabaret
DeeDee's Burlesque Book Club adapts Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow for three nights at Clocktower Cabaret, October 9 to 11, 2026.
Oct 10 - Oct 11 · Levitt Pavilion
Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival moves outdoors to Levitt Pavilion in Denver for its first-ever outdoor edition on October 10-11, 2026, noon to 4 p.m., with tickets from $60 on sale June 25.
Sat, Oct 10 · Town Center at Aurora
Hometown Heroes Day at Town Center Aurora
Hometown Heroes Day honors Aurora first responders and military families with a free community celebration at Town Center at Aurora on October 10, 2026, noon to 4 PM.
Sat, Oct 10 · Mission Ballroom
Snarky Puppy at Mission Ballroom
Grammy-winning instrumental collective Snarky Puppy plays Mission Ballroom on October 10, 2026.
Sun, Oct 11 · Clement Park, Grant Family Amphitheater
Littleton Fall Festival at Clement Park
The Littleton Fall Festival takes over Clement Park's Grant Family Amphitheater on October 11, 2026 starting at noon.
Sun, Oct 11 · Ogden Theatre
Osees at the Ogden Theatre
Garage-psych band Osees play the Ogden Theatre on October 11, 2026, a loud, marathon set from John Dwyer's prolific project, with Traps PS opening.
Sun, Oct 11 · Lakewood Cultural Center
Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure at Lakewood Cultural Center
Sugar Skull!, the bilingual touring musical about Dia de Muertos, plays the Lakewood Cultural Center on October 11, 2026.
Oct 12 - Oct 13 · Four Mile Historic Park
Four Mile Historic Park Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Four Mile Historic Park's annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival runs Oct. 12-13, 2026 at Denver's oldest standing structure, a working 1859 farmhouse.
Tue, Oct 13 · Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum Free Day (October)
The Denver Art Museum's monthly SCFD free day falls Oct. 13, 2026.
Tue, Oct 13 · Ball Arena
Kacey Musgraves at Ball Arena
Kacey Musgraves headlines Ball Arena on October 13, 2026, bringing her Golden-Hour-lineage country-pop to a full arena production.
Thu, Oct 15 · Mission Ballroom
DJ Shadow at Mission Ballroom
DJ Shadow brings his sample-built instrumental hip-hop to Mission Ballroom on October 15, 2026.
Oct 15 - Oct 24 · Denver Botanic Gardens
Glow at the Gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens
Glow at the Gardens lights Denver Botanic Gardens with jack-o'-lanterns and illuminated paths October 15-18 and 21-24, 2026, from 5:30 to 9 PM nightly.
Oct 16 - Oct 25 · National Western Center
Oktoberfest: The Denver Wiesn at National Western Center
The Denver Wiesn brings a Munich-style Oktoberfest to the National Western Center over two weekends, October 16-18 and 22-25, 2026, with free general admission.
Fri, Oct 16 · ReelWorks Denver
Jessica Audiffred at ReelWorks Denver
Mexican bass-music producer Jessica Audiffred plays ReelWorks Denver Oct. 16, 2026.
Oct 16 - Oct 18 · Clocktower Cabaret
NIGHTMARE: A Burlesque and Aerial Remix at Clocktower Cabaret
NIGHTMARE, Selena Bone'Em Harder's aerial and burlesque remix of The Nightmare Before Christmas, runs October 16 to 18, 2026 at Clocktower Cabaret, with a December return.
Fri, Oct 16 · Stanley Marketplace
Stanley Marketplace Fall Festival
Stanley Marketplace in Aurora throws its free Fall Festival on Friday, October 16, 2026 with pumpkin picking, a costume contest, and a maker market.
Sat, Oct 17 · History Colorado Center
Colorado Uncorked 2026 at the History Colorado Center
Colorado Uncorked pours the 2026 Governor's Cup winning wines at the History Colorado Center on October 17, 2026, the only place to taste the full winning collection in one room.
Sat, Oct 17 · Centennial Center Park
Sip in Centennial
Sip in Centennial pours from local breweries and distilleries with live music at Centennial Center Park on October 17, 2026.
Sat, Oct 17 · Arvada Center
The Three Tenors: Trane, Rollins, and Getz
A jazz tribute to tenor-saxophone giants John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz plays the Arvada Center on October 17, 2026.
Sun, Oct 18 · Ball Arena
Gorillaz: The Mountain Tour at Ball Arena
Gorillaz brings The Mountain Tour to Ball Arena on October 18, 2026, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 opening, the animated band's first big North American run since 2022.
Mon, Oct 19 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Zac Brown Band at Red Rocks
Zac Brown Band plays two nights at Red Rocks on October 19 and 20, 2026, with Colorado's own Grace Potter opening both shows.
Oct 22 - Nov 1 · Sie FilmCenter
Denver Film Festival, 49th Edition
The 49th Denver Film Festival opens Thursday, October 22, 2026 and runs through November 1, screening more than 140 films across Sie FilmCenter and downtown venues.
Thu, Oct 22 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Macklemore at Red Rocks
Macklemore headlines Red Rocks on October 22, 2026, one of the season's final hip-hop dates at the amphitheater.
Thu, Oct 22 · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Sora Vigorito
Sora Vigorito, one of the last living survivors of Josef Mengele’s twin experiments at Auschwitz, speaks on the Arvada Center Main Stage on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 PM, with tickets from $30.
Oct 23 - Oct 31 · Clocktower Cabaret
BOOlesque at Clocktower Cabaret
BOOlesque, Clocktower Cabaret’s aerial and burlesque Halloween run, plays eight nights from October 23 to 31, 2026, with a different show each night.
Oct 23 - Oct 31 · The People's Building
Dancing In The Dark: The House of Omens
The House of Omens runs October 23 through 31, 2026 at The People's Building in Aurora, a nine-night Halloween theatrical run rather than a single haunted-house night.
Oct 23 - Oct 25 · Boettcher Concert Hall
The Firebird with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and the Colorado Symphony
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance joins the Colorado Symphony for Stravinsky's The Firebird at Boettcher Concert Hall October 23-25, 2026, in a staging that resets the ballet in the Hawaiian Islands.
Fri, Oct 23 · Fillmore Auditorium
Shpongle at the Fillmore Auditorium
Psychedelic electronic act Shpongle plays two nights at the Fillmore Auditorium on October 23 and 24, 2026, with Random Rab on the October 24 bill.
Sat, Oct 24 · Belmar Plaza
BOOMar at Belmar
Belmar's Halloween festival BOOMar fills the Lakewood plaza with costumes, makers, and trick-or-treating on October 24, 2026 from 11 AM.
Sat, Oct 24 · Manitou Avenue, Downtown Manitou Springs
Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival
Manitou Springs runs its 32nd annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races down Manitou Avenue on Saturday, October 24, 2026, the weekend before Halloween.
Sat, Oct 24 · Lakewood Cultural Center
Quarteto Nuevo at Lakewood Cultural Center
Quarteto Nuevo brings its blend of classical, jazz, and world folk to the Lakewood Cultural Center on October 24, 2026.
Sun, Oct 25 · Historic Downtown Littleton
Goblin Give Out
Goblin Give Out sends costumed kids trick or treating through the shops and restaurants of Historic Downtown Littleton on Sunday, October 25, 2026, free to attend.
Mon, Oct 26 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Evanescence at Red Rocks
Evanescence headlines Red Rocks on October 26, 2026, with Spiritbox opening, a full goth-rock bill days before Halloween.
Tue, Oct 27 · Ball Arena
The Smashing Pumpkins at Ball Arena
The Smashing Pumpkins play Ball Arena on October 27, 2026, with Billy Corgan leading the reunited-era lineup through a deep catalog set.
Thu, Oct 29 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Cypress Hill with Method Man and Redman at Red Rocks
Cypress Hill headlines Red Rocks on October 29, 2026, with Method Man and Redman, a 1990s hip-hop triple bill closing out the season.
Thu, Oct 29 · Ball Arena
Dan + Shay at Ball Arena
Country duo Dan + Shay bring their harmony-driven arena show to Ball Arena Oct. 29, 2026.
Thu, Oct 29 · Denver Zoo
Monster Masquerade Adult Night at Denver Zoo
Monster Masquerade is Denver Zoo's adults-only Halloween night on October 29, 2026, running 5:30 to 10 PM with costumes, drinks, and after-dark animal grounds.
Fri, Oct 30 · Olde Town Arvada
Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada
Olde Town Arvada shuts its streets for free family trick-or-treating on October 30, 2026, with shops handing out candy from 5 PM.
Fri, Oct 30 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
deadmau5 Halloween at Red Rocks
deadmau5 plays his first Halloween-weekend shows at Red Rocks on October 30 and 31, 2026, closing out the amphitheater's season with two costume-friendly nights.
Fri, Oct 30 · Swallow Hill Music
Lucinda Williams Benefit Concert at Swallow Hill
Three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams headlines a benefit concert for Swallow Hill Music on October 30, 2026, a marquee night for the nonprofit venue.
Sat, Oct 31 · Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Halloween Drag Queen Storytime with Miss Shirley
Miss Shirley reads children’s books in full drag at a free Halloween storytime in Ballrooms B through D at the Arvada Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10 AM.
Sat, Oct 31 · Town Center at Aurora
Mall-O-Ween at Town Center Aurora
Mall-O-Ween offers free indoor trick-or-treating at Town Center at Aurora on Halloween, October 31, 2026, from noon to 4 PM.
Sun, Nov 1 · Lakewood Cultural Center
Holiday Pop Up Market at Lakewood Cultural Center
The Lakewood Cultural Center's Holiday Pop Up Market puts local makers' work on sale November 1, 2026, opening the west metro's holiday shopping season early.
Sun, Nov 1 · Ball Arena
Teddy Swims at Ball Arena
Soul-pop breakout Teddy Swims plays Ball Arena Nov. 1, 2026, off the strength of a voice that turned a viral cover artist into an arena headliner.
Tue, Nov 3 · Clocktower Cabaret
Murray Hill: SHOWBIZ! at Clocktower Cabaret
Murray Hill brings the SHOWBIZ! tour to Clocktower Cabaret for one night on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7 PM, backed by the live band Baloney Sandwiches.
Nov 5 - Nov 7 · The People's Building
9 to 5 Jr. at The People's Building
9 to 5 Jr., the youth-cast version of the Dolly Parton musical, plays three nights at The People's Building in Aurora, November 5 to 7, 2026.
Thu, Nov 5 · Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music
Chris Daniels and The Kings at Swallow Hill
Colorado Music Hall of Fame band Chris Daniels and The Kings play Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill Music in Denver on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Fri, Nov 6 · Multiple art venues
Denver Arts Week First Friday Art Walk
Denver Arts Week's flagship First Friday Art Walk, Nov. 6, 2026, coordinates gallery openings and studio access across the city's art districts, more expansive than a typical monthly walk.
Fri, Nov 6 · Stanley Marketplace
First Fridays Creator Market at Stanley Marketplace
The First Fridays Creator Market returns to Stanley Marketplace on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM, with 45 booths of local artists inside the Aurora food hall, free to attend.
Sat, Nov 7 · Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum Free Day (November)
The Denver Art Museum's monthly SCFD free day falls Nov. 7, 2026.
Sat, Nov 7 · The Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St
Denver Roller Derby November Doubleheader: Orange Crushers vs. Grapes of Wrath
Denver Roller Derby skates a junior bout and a home-team bout, Orange Crushers against Grapes of Wrath, at The Rollerdome on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with doors at 5 PM and the first whistle at 6.
Sat, Nov 7 · Lakewood Cultural Center
Stella Heath and The Billie Holiday Project at Lakewood Cultural Center
Vocalist Stella Heath performs The Billie Holiday Project, her tribute to Lady Day's songbook, at the Lakewood Cultural Center on November 7, 2026.
Wed, Nov 11 · Ball Arena
Three Days Grace at Ball Arena
Post-grunge staples Three Days Grace play Ball Arena Nov. 11, 2026.
Sat, Nov 14 · Swallow Hill Music
3rd Annual BanjoFest at Swallow Hill
Swallow Hill Music's 3rd Annual BanjoFest devotes November 14, 2026 to the banjo across bluegrass, old-time, and beyond.
Wed, Nov 18 · Globe Hall
Late Night Thoughts: Days Like This Tour at Globe Hall
Late Night Thoughts bring the Days Like This Tour to Globe Hall on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, doors 7 PM and show 8 PM, in a roughly 300-capacity room in Globeville.
Thu, Nov 19 · Fillmore Plaza, Cherry Creek North
Cherry Creek North Holiday Market
Cherry Creek North hosts its Holiday Market at Fillmore Plaza on November 19, 2026, with holiday shopping, lights, and live music.
Fri, Nov 20 · Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
A.J. Fullerton and Jake Friel at Swallow Hill
Colorado blues and roots slide guitarist A.J. Fullerton plays the Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music with harmonica player Jake Friel on November 20, 2026.
Fri, Nov 20 · The Plaza at Belmar
Belmar Holiday Tree Lighting
Belmar's annual Holiday Tree Lighting takes place in the Lakewood plaza on November 20, 2026.
Nov 20 - Dec 23 · Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus
Denver Christkindlmarket at Auraria
The Denver Christkindlmarket returns to the Tivoli Quad at Auraria November 20 through December 23, 2026, free and open daily.
Nov 20 - Jan 3 · Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Arvada Center
The Arvada Center stages Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on its Main Stage from November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
Sun, Nov 22 · Ball Arena
Journey at Ball Arena
Arena-rock institution Journey closes out the Ball Arena fall run Nov. 22, 2026.
Sun, Nov 22 · Globe Hall
Sap with Sludge Mother and aWannabe at Globe Hall
Austin alt-rock trio Sap headline Globe Hall on Sunday, November 22, 2026, with Sludge Mother and aWannabe, doors 7 PM and show 8 PM in a roughly 300-capacity Globeville room.
Fri, Nov 27 · Historic Downtown Littleton
Candlelight Walk in Downtown Littleton
The Candlelight Walk lights up Main Street in Historic Downtown Littleton on Friday, November 27, 2026, a free evening of holiday lights, cider, music and reindeer.
Thu, Dec 3 · Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Lakewood Lights Holiday Celebration
Lakewood Lights kicks off the city's holiday season December 3, 2026 with a free evening of lights, music, and Santa at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
Fri, Dec 4 · Stanley Marketplace
First Fridays Creator Market at Stanley Marketplace
The First Fridays Creator Market fills Stanley Marketplace with 45 booths of Colorado makers on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM in Aurora, free to attend.
Fri, Dec 4 · Aurora Fox Arts Center
Hank Williams: Lost Highway at the Aurora Fox
Hank Williams: Lost Highway, the biographical musical tracing the country legend's rise and fall, opens December 4, 2026 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center on East Colfax.
Dec 4 - Dec 6 · The People’s Building
The Little Mermaid Jr. at The People’s Building
Apex Performing Arts Collective stages The Little Mermaid Jr. at The People’s Building in Aurora across four performances, December 4 to 6, 2026.
Fri, Dec 4 · Globe Hall
Yung Bae at Globe Hall
Yung Bae, the producer who turned 70s disco samples into future funk, plays Globe Hall on Friday, December 4, 2026, doors 7 PM and show 8 PM, in a roughly 300-capacity room in Globeville.
Sat, Dec 5 · Lakewood Cultural Center
The Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers at Lakewood Cultural Center
Americana holiday revue The Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers plays the Lakewood Cultural Center on December 5, 2026.
Fri, Dec 11 · Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music
High Lonesome at Swallow Hill
Colorado bluegrass band High Lonesome plays the Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music on Friday, December 11, 2026, with doors at 7 PM and music at 8.