Enjoy the Mile High City this weekend, Jan. 16–19, 2026, with live music, blockbuster museum exhibitions, comedy, outdoor fun and much more. For a full list of events, check out Denver365.com.
Featured & Upcoming Events
38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State
- History Colorado Center
- Recurring daily
On August 1, 1876, Colorado became the Centennial State—but we almost didn’t. It took five tries and more than fifteen years for Colorado to become a…
CSU Spur at the Stock Show
- CSU Spur
- Recurring daily
The 2026 National Western Stock Show is Jan. 10-25, and for the first time this year, CSU Spur is part of the National Western Stock Show grounds…
Davis Dance: Contemporary Voices in Dance
- Recurring daily
Our opening season concert series Transcendence will open at our home the Elaine Wolf Theatre. It will feature the return of "Laura's Story" and a…
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
- National Western Complex
- Recurring daily
Bulls and broncs, cowboys and cowgirls - rodeo's biggest superstars perform amazing feats of athleticism during each performance of this professional…
Snow Days
- Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
- Recurring daily
Spend your day gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, warming up by a toasty fire and much, much more. Strike a pose Hop on a vintage…
The Choir of Man
- Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
- Recurring daily
Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up 80 minutes of indisputable joy for all ages! It’s a party. It’s a…
Valentines Day WhiskeyGrams
- State 38 Distilling
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
State 38 Distilling has partnered with Gold Mine Cupcakes to offer WhiskeyGrams - a bottle of whiskey paired with four gourmet mini cupcakes, and a…
Zoltan Kaszas
- Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square
- Recurring daily
Comedy Works Downtown presents Zoltan Kaszas performing January 15th, 16th & 17th 2026! VIP tickets include priority seating in rows on through…
Wild West Show
- National Western Complex
- Recurring daily
Designed to both educate and entertain, the NWS Wild West Shows will take you on a historical trip back to the days of the Old West with reenactments…
Living the Dream. An MLK Day Experience
Join us for Living the Dream, a powerful MLK Day experience honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the dream that continues to inspire…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade (March and Parade)
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is commemorated in The Mile High City every January with what has grown to be one of the largest…
Yoga at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver
- Downtown Aquarium
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Sunday
Limited spots available – reserve yours today! Dive into an unforgettable yoga experience inside the Shark Tank at the Downtown Aquarium in…
Outdoor Fun, Sports & Fitness
Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators (January 16)
Monarch Casino Gambler's Choice (January 16)
Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards (January 17)
McGregor Skate Home Team Skate (January 17)
Wild West Show (January 17 - 18)
Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets (January 18)
Hunger Action Pro Rodeo (January 18)
Polar Bear 5K (January 18)
Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals (January 19)
Martin Luther King Marade (March and Parade) (January 19)
MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo (January 19)
Light the Lights (Thru January 26)
McGregor Skate (Thru January 25)
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Thru January 25)
Museum Exhibitions
38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State (Thru August 2026)
A Century of Art in Latin America (Ongoing)
A Constant Sky (Thru February 16)
Borderlands of Southern Colorado (Ongoing)
Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO® Bricks (Thru May 3)
Expedition 1776 (Thru April 12)
Fuse Box: Sarah Sze (Thru July 31)
Guest of Honor: Rembrandt (Thru February 6)
Horizon: On the Plains with John Fielder (Thru 2025)
Ink & Thread (Ongoing)
James Joseph Brown & the Peoples’ Quest for Gold (Ongoing)
Lincoln Hills: Mountain Sanctuary (Ongoing)
Moments That Made US (Thru October 18)
Ms. Destiny (Thru 2025)
Nourished: Works by Jazz Holmes (Thru March 22)
Painting in the Andes (Ongoing)
Perfectly Imperfect (Ongoing)
Rupprecht Matthies: ¿Being Home? (Ongoing)
Southwest Impressions (Ongoing)
Sustained! The Persistent Genius of Indigenous Art (Ongoing)
Tell Clyfford I Said ‘Hi' (Thru May 10)
The Bombing of United 629 (Thru 2025)
The Disappearance of Thomas Riha (Thru March 1, 2026)
The Haunting of Estuaries…An (After)math of Confluence (Thru February 16)
The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism (Thru February 8)
The Kirkland Galleries (Ongoing)
The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever (Ongoing)
The Secret World of Elephants (Thru January 25)
The Tangled Self (Ongoing)
Vanity & Vice: American Art Deco (Ongoing)
Water, Water on the Wall, You’re the Fairest of Them All (Thru February 15)
What's Your Story? (Ongoing)
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Arts & Culture
Cozy Cross-Stitching (January 18)
Living the Dream. An MLK Day Experience (January 18)
Martin Luther King Marade (March and Parade) (January 19)
MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo (January 19)
A Constant Sky (Thru February 16)
Agave: Symbol and Spirit (Thru March 22)
All Mixed Up (Thru January 11)
Botanical Illustration Showcase (Thru February 8)
Connect (Thru February 15)
Entanglement (Thru March 7)
Fire and Ice (Thru February 16)
Futures: 528.0 Print Exhibition (Thru March 21)
La Misión: Hecho de Tierra y Espírtu (Ongoing)
Lumonics Immersed (Thru May 9)
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Thru January 25)
Natural Wonders (Thru February 28)
Nourished: Works by Jazz Holmes (Thru March 22)
Orchid Showcase (Thru February 16)
Perfectly Lost (Thru January 17)
Saints and Santos: Picturing the Holy (Thru January 16)
So. Many. Dots. (Thru January 25)
Spookadelia: Unspoken | Immersive Art Experience (Thru December 31)
The Haunting of Estuaries…An (After)math of Confluence (Thru February 15)
The Secret World of Elephants (Thru January 25)
Tiempo y Lugar (Ongoing)
Tiny Art, Big Ideas (Thru January 28)
Water, Water on the Wall, You’re the Fairest of Them All (Thru February 15)
Xochimilco: Works by Eduardo Robledo Romero (Thru March 26)
Music & Performing Arts
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA (January 16)
Davis Dance: Contemporary Voices in Dance (January 16 - 18)
Eric Gunnison Quintet: Horace Silver Reimagined (January 16)
Hairball (January 16)
Josh Gracin (January 16)
King Cardinal (January 16)
Ned Ledoux (January 16)
Rhythm, Blues & BBQ - Buckner Funken Jazz (January 16)
Salooniverse (January 16 - 17)
The Choir of Man (January 16 - 17)
WonkyWilla (January 16 - 17)
Casey Donahew (January 17)
Madison Cunningham (January 17)
Phoenix Rising (January 17)
Brett Hendrix Band (January 18)
Living the Dream. An MLK Day Experience (January 18)
Xavi (January 18)
Good Trouble (January 19)
Bad Books (Thru February 13)
Cowboys and East Indians (Thru March 1)
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Thru May 10)
Film & Literature
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert (January 16 - 18)
The Impliers present: Mixed Messages (January 16 - 17)
Great Solar System Adventure (Thru May 22)
Immersive Voyager VR Experience (Ongoing)
Ocean Paradise 2D (Thru February 20)
Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure (Thru February 20)
T. Rex 3D (Thru February 20)
Family-Friendly
2026 Denver Boat Show (January 16 - 18)
Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators (January 16)
Monarch Casino Gambler's Choice (January 16)
Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards (January 17)
McGregor Skate Home Team Skate (January 17)
Wild West Show (January 17 - 18)
Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets (January 18)
Hunger Action Pro Rodeo (January 18)
Polar Bear 5K (January 18)
Xtreme Dogs Show (January 18 - 19)
Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals (January 19)
Martin Luther King Marade (March and Parade) (January 19)
MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo (January 19)
CSU Spur at the Stock Show (Thru January 25)
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience (Thru March 29)
Gallery Uno: Catawampus (Thru 2025)
Goodnight Moon (Thru January 24)
Larimer Lights (Thru December 31)
Light the Lights (Thru January 26)
McGregor Skate (Thru January 25)
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (thru January 25)
Snow Days (Thru February 26)
Food & Drink
Rhythm, Blues & BBQ - Buckner Funken Jazz (January 16)
Grub & Hip Hop (January 17)
Lagerhaus Live - Badda Boom Brass Band (January 17)
Soul Sunday R&B Brunch (January 18)
A Stock Show Supper (Thru January 25)
Fire & Ice (Thru January 31)
Holiday Afternoon Tea (Thru January 25)
Spirit Hound Denver Cocktail Class: Saturdays (Thru July 25)
Sunday Drag Brunch (Thru 2025)
Stock Show Exclusive Dining (Thru January 25)
Stock Show Special at Woodie Fisher (Thru January 25)
The Brunch Club: Mornings Are Better With Mimosas (Ongoing)
Comedy
Batman Live! An Immersive Comedy Experience (January 16)
Ben Roy Presents Almost Famous (January 16)
Tatiana Frank Live (January 16 - 17)
Zoltan Kaszas (January 16 - 17)
Hannah Berner (January 17)
Ben Roy (January 18)
Thick Skin (January 19)
Showcase of the Mondays... On Sundays! (Thru July 5)
South South Broadway Sunday Open Mic (Thru 2025)