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Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver

One of the nation's largest Juneteenth celebrations, Denver's Juneteenth Music Festival is returning to the Five Points neighborhood with live entertainment on June 21, 2026. Celebrate with a parade, live performances, art, vendors and fun for the entire family. Don’t miss the interactive and…

Only in Denver: Dazzle, a Renowned Jazz Club Experience

From a stage lit with a soft blue glow, the warm sounds of jazz fill the room in the heart of the Denver Theatre District. It’s at once a vibe, a slick bar and eatery, and the perfect spot for a longstanding musical nexus in Denver. It has been named one of the best jazz clubs in the U.S. by the All…

Red Rocks Strikes a Chord for Greener Concerts

Perfectly perched in Denver’s foothills, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is one of the most revered concert venues on Earth. It’s also on the leading edge when it comes to sustainability. First point of order: Concerts tend to generate a lot of trash, and getting everything in the right place requires…

The Many Sides of Kalyn Rose Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp

This city contains multitudes, to borrow from our old friend Walt Whitman. And Kalyn Rose Heffernan is an exemplar of that abundance. The front person for the hip-hop band Wheelchair Sports Camp, a one-time mayoral candidate, a playwright, an installation collaborator at Meow Wolf Denver, and an…

A Music Lover’s Weekend in Denver

Denver definitely qualifies as a music lover's city, ranking as one of “America’s Best Music Cities” by Travel + Leisure. Here’s how to spend a weekend indulging your passion. Friday Evening Let’s start this off right with a show at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. If you’ve been before, you know…

Only in Denver: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum

One of Denver’s most inventive and established dance companies, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) blends dance, live music, the spoken word and customs from around the world into a holiday tradition, “Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum,” that has become a Colorado favorite. The ensemble’s home, the…

Denver Onstage: How to Enjoy Music, Comedy and Performing Arts

Denver is becoming an entertainment capital, drawing the world’s best talent along with developing its own local artists. Here’s how to enjoy Mile High music, comedy and the performing arts at quite literally the highest levels. MUSIC From the iconic stage at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre to hot…

Levitt Pavilion Denver Builds Community Through Music

Levitt Pavilion Denver in Ruby Hill Park is preparing for its first full season in 2018 and is part of a local music scene that is blossoming with a wide range of music genres and outstanding venues. Levitt Pavilion Denver debuted on July 20, 2017, and is set to host 50 free concerts and 15 to 20…

Only in Denver: A Beatles Rock ’N’ Roll Experience

In February 1964, the Beatles played on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and conquered America overnight. Their hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand” sold 1.5 million copies in one week. By August, the world’s first major rock ’n’ roll tour was put together featuring the Beatles in 32 shows in 24 cities in just 33…