Denver French Fest (July 10–12, 2026) – Experience a three-day immersion into the finest of French culture — from Provençal markets and live jazz manouche to contemporary art installations and world-class gastronomy. Set in the heart of Cherry Creek North, this isn't a county fair with crêpes. It's a curated cultural experience designed for Denver's most discerning audience.

Colorado Black Arts Festival (July 10–12, 2026) – This free annual celebration honors African American art and culture in the historic City Park West neighborhood. Enjoy live music, art shows, a marketplace and a food court. The event is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire (July 11–12, 2026) – The high-octane show returns to Ball Arena with car-crushing action, gravity-defying stunts and the world debut of Rhinomite, a powerful new rhino-themed truck. Fan favorites like Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™ and Bone Shaker™ will also join FMX riders performing an all-new, no-handed front flip. Pre-show parties and VIP experiences available.

Daniel Caesar at Ball Arena (July 14, 2026) – Daniel Caesar is bringing his latest album, "Son of Spergy," which draws on his personal story of reconciling with his parents and dropping his father's nickname into the mix. He's got many more Grammy nods ahead.

Tyler Childers at Folsom Field (July 18, 2026) – Hot on the heels of releasing his seventh studio album, "Snipe Hunter," Childers is bringing his brand of country to the Flatirons in Boulder. Tagging along is special guest Jon Batiste (plus Evan Honer, Wednesday and Scott T. Smith), bringing positive vibes to an already happy place.

The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art (through July 26, 2026) – See the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally. The exhibition at Denver Art Museum features more than 130 works by 142 artists.

Forrest Frank at Ball Arena (July 20, 2026) – The popular Grammy-nominated Christian artist will be performing, with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury and the Figs, at Ball Arena.

Blucifer's First Rodeo (July 23–26, 2026) – This new music festival is set to rock South Broadway (and slightly beyond) with around 170 local bands. It aims to spotlight the neighborhood and DIY culture. 

Underground Music Showcase in RiNo (July 24–26, 2026) – The Underground Music Showcase returns in a new home, moving from South Broadway to the River North Art District. Long known for spotlighting emerging and independent artists, the festival will present more than 200 performances across outdoor stages and venues throughout RiNo.

Olivia Dean at Ball Arena (July 25–26, 2026) – The rising British singer/songwriter will be in town for two nights. 

AC/DC at Empower Field at Mile High (July 28, 2026) – The legendary rock outfit is set to continue their "Power Up Tour," which began in 2025, through stadiums across the U.S. With a band of their caliber and the race against time and age, this very well could be the last time Denver gets a chance to see the “Hells Bells” group in their current form. 

'The Sound of Music' (July 29–Aug. 2, 2026) – This vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.”

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire at Ball Arena (July 31, 2026) – A night of nostalgia, the good kind, meets Ball Arena when a big star and a big band bring back the songs you know like "All Night Long," "Hello" and "Dancing on the Ceiling." 

Denver International Festival (Aug. 1, 2026) – Enjoy live music, food, beer, wine and art from around the world.

'Beetlejuice' (Aug. 4–9, 2026) – Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. 

Noah Kahan at Coors Field (Aug. 8, 2026) – The folk-pop singer-songwriter brings his catalog of introspective, singalong-ready songs to Coors Field for a summer ballpark show.

Bright Nights at Four Mile (Aug. 8–Nov. 8, 2026) – Denver’s original lantern festival experience returns. Each year unveils a brand-new theme, fresh experiences and stunning new sculptures. 

'Spamalot' (Aug. 11–23, 2026) – Based on the classic film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," this dramatic live version features flying cows, killer rabbits and tons of international humor. 

Zach Bryan at Empower Field at Mile High (Aug. 13–14, 2026) – The rising country singer-songwriter will be in Denver for two dates at the city's largest venue. 

Savannah Bananas at Coors Field (Aug. 14–15, 2026) – “Banana Ball” is a fast-paced, action-packed style of baseball with rules that include a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls for outs and games that are won by points — not runs.

Toto, Christopher Cross and the Romantics (Aug. 22, 2026) – The late 1970s are back as a trio of powerhouses that formed during that era will rock Ball Arena. 

Flock Party 2026 (Aug. 22, 2026) – Now in its seventh year, this all-inclusive event features curated culinary stations, signature cocktails, live music and unforgettable animal experiences — all in the company of real party animals.

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte (Aug. 23, 2026) – Heavy metal converges with punk rock for an epic extravaganza at Ball Arena.

Denver Food + Wine Festival (Aug. 26–29, 2026) – A multi-day extravaganza of food, wine and spirits. Need we say more?

My Chemical Romance at Coors Field (Aug. 27, 2026) – The pivotal goth band reemerged in 2019 to roaring excitement that has led the “Black Parade” rockers to be bigger than they’ve ever been, leveling up from arena headliners to stadium giants.

Chicago and Styx at Ball Arena (Aug. 28, 2026) – We did the math. These two classic rock bands have more than a century's worth of experience combined. Countless hits. Countless performances. While nothing can go on forever, see these rock heroes while they're still going strong. 

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (Aug. 29 & 30, 2026) – Honor Asian culture with food, shopping, art and thrilling dragon boat races.

John Fogerty at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (Aug. 31, 2026) – This legend, who had a string of hits with Creedence Clearwater Revival, along with acclaimed solo material, will be performing his greatest hits. 

Maná at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (Sept. 4 & 5, 2026) – Maná, the legendary Mexican rock outfit, is slated to bring it back to the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two consecutive nights following last year’s successful outing. The “Oye Mi Amor” and “Rayando el Sol” band are cross-general icons, and naturally, if you were lucky enough to be raised under their spell, Red Rocks will be the place to be once again this September. 

Phish at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Sept. 4–6, 2026) – Phish returns to Dick's Sporting Goods Park for three nights over Labor Day weekend. As part of their Summer Tour ’26, the iconic jam band will bring their free-flowing, anything-can-happen live show to the soccer stadium in Commerce City. 

38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State (through Sept. 6, 2026) – On Aug. 1, 1876, Colorado became the Centennial State — but it almost didn’t happen. It took five tries and more than 15 years for Colorado to become a state. This exhibition explores Colorado’s long road to statehood. 

'Celestia' (through Sept. 6, 2026) – "Celestia" is a seated, multisensory arts experience that transforms Saint John’s Cathedral into a living canvas through a visually stunning and emotionally rich narrative of light, projection and music.

Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism (through Sept. 7, 2026) – Experience towering portrait sculptures at Denver Botanic Gardens, along with the artist's iconic seated figures, portrait busts and more. It's the first retrospective of the internationally acclaimed artist’s work in the United States.

'The Outsiders' (Sept. 8–27, 2026) – This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Okla., in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them.

Sunnyside Music Festival (Sept. 12, 2026) –  This free family-friendly music festival in the Sunnyside neighborhood keeps getting bigger each year, with various bands performing from noon to 7:30 p.m. The annual event at Chaffee Park supports local bands, businesses, artisans and youth organizations through year-round programming.

Denver Oktoberfest (Sept. 18–20 & Sept.  25–27, 2026) – From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something for everyone, split over two weekends.

Andrea Bocelli at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (Sept. 20–21, 2026) – World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli visits Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre for two nights. The milestone tour marks three decades since the release of “Romanza,” one of the best-selling classical albums of all time, in a venue famous for its powerful natural acoustics.

Rush 50th Anniversary (Oct. 5 & 7, 2026) – The legendary Canadian rock band, Rush, is embarking on one last career-spanning reunion, celebrating 50 years as a group. 

Doja Cat at Ball Arena (Oct. 8, 2026) – The Queen of Pop-Rap is heading back to the Mile High City.

Great American Beer Festival (Oct. 10–11, 2026) – It’s America’s favorite beer festival and cultural phenomenon that brings together 500 breweries and 2,000-plus beers over three days. 

The Moments That Made US (through Oct. 18, 2026) – A marquee exhibition featuring more than 40 artifacts that witnessed the moments that shaped the United States. See artifacts spanning eight centuries, including ceramics made by Ancestral Puebloan people long before Europeans arrived in North America, tobacco pipes used by the colonists in Jamestown, the spurs George Washington wore at Valley Forge, the inkwell used by Grant and Lee to sign the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House, Jackie Robinson’s bat, moon rocks from Apollo 11 and more.

Denver Film Festival (Oct. 31–Nov. 9, 2026) – One of the oldest film festivals in the country (going on 49 years) is returning for yet another encore with a new slate of films, stars and more.

Denver Arts Week (Nov. 6–13, 2026) – Hundreds of events, including the visual arts, music and comedy, showcase Denver’s creative scene. Plus, dozens of the city’s top cultural spots are open for free during Night at the Museums.

Denver Christkindlmarket (Nov. 20–Dec. 23, 2026) – The city’s only authentic German holiday market features lights, food, music and, of course, unique gifts. It will be located on the Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus.

Journey at Ball Arena (Nov. 22, 2026) – Denver is among the last stops on the extended "Final Frontier" tour, and it's a special one with no opening act. In other words, it's all Journey playing the hits you want to hear, plus songs they haven't played in decades. Will this be the last tour for Journey? Maybe, maybe not. 

Mile High Holidays (Nov. 26, 2026–Jan. 1, 2027) – During the holiday season, Denver will twinkle with millions of lights all across the city. Feel the warmth of family-friendly performing arts classics, find the perfect gifts and marvel at elaborate lights displays. No other city creates holiday miracles quite like Denver. Mile High Holidays has something for everyone.

Mile High Drone Shows (TBA 2026​) – For 41 magical nights, 600 drones will soar into the sky, creating breathtaking holiday-themed animations. See these dazzling displays from across the city every night at 7 p.m. for free. From Santa and his reindeer to iconic Denver landmarks like the Mile High Tree and Denver Union Station, each night will bring a new visual experience to life.

The Mile High Tree Presented by Xcel Energy & Xfinity (TBA 2026​) – Denver’s holiday season will once again be illuminated by the spectacular Mile High Tree’s dazzling light and music show. Everyone's invited to get close and step inside this brilliantly lit, 110-foot-tall immersive art installation that will be erected on the Great Lawn in Civic Center Park.

'A Christmas Carol' (TBA 2026) – Essential to the holiday season in Denver, this joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption.

Colorado Ballet: 'The Nutcracker' (TBA 2026) – The annual event returns to delight audiences of all ages with this timeless tradition that captures the festive spirit of the season, replete with mischievous dancing mice, sweet Sugar Plums and a symphony of swirling snowflakes.

New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 2026) – Celebrate the new year with your family by checking out fireworks, blockbuster museum exhibitions, stunning lights displays like Zoo Lights and art shows all over town. Plus, fireworks over downtown from two locations.