Things to Do in Denver This Month

July brings peak summer energy to Denver, with long sunny days, outdoor festivals, blockbuster concerts and plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day. From Rockies games and international soccer viewing parties to arts festivals, outdoor movies and cultural celebrations, the city stays active from morning to late night. July also features some of Denver’s biggest annual events, including the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Underground Music Showcase and a packed lineup of concerts at Red Rocks and venues across the city. If you're planning a summer getaway, check out this full lineup of things to do in July in Denver.
 

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Featured and Upcoming Events

Sports Events 

Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins (July 1–2)

Denver Summit vs. Kansas City Current (July 3)

Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants (July 3–5)

Rugby Nations Cup Doubleheader & 4thFest (July 4)

Denver Onyx vs. Bay Breakers (July 12)

Denver Summit vs. Houston Dash (July 12)

Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds (July 17–19)

Denver Summit vs. Portland Thorns (July 18)

Colorado Rapids vs. San Diego FC (July 22)

Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals (July 20–22)

Denver Outlaws Homecoming Weekend (July 24)

Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals (July 31)

Theater, Arts and Culture

The Improvised Shakespeare Company (July 1–26)

Colorado Shakespeare Festival (All July)

Rocky Horror Picture Show (July 9–10)

Frank at the Bank (July 10 & 23)

Shrek the Musical (Various dates, July 6–30)

The Sound of Music (Opens July 29)

Concerts and Music 

Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson (July 1)

Red, White & ROCK (July 3)

Blues Traveler (July 4)

Ed Sheeran (July 4)

Don Toliver (July 5)

Eric Church (July 6–8)

Summer Concert Series: Grace Potter (July 7)

Maren Morris with the Colorado Symphony (July 19)

Hilary Duff (July 20)

Ella Mai (July 22)

Blucifer's First Rodeo (July 23–26)

Underground Music Showcase (July 24–26)

Olivia Dean (July 25–26)

AC/DC (July 28)

Benson Boone (July 30)

Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire (July 31)

Soccer Viewing Parties

Colorado Rapids Soccer Celebration (July 1–19)

Soccer Central at Chicken N Pickle (July 1–19)

Earls Soccer Viewing Parties (July 1–19)

McGregor Square Viewing Parties (July 1–19)

Viewing Parties at Number Thirty Eight (July 14 & 19)

Golazo (July 14, 15 & 19)

Summer of Soccer Viewing Party (July 19)

Viewing Party at BurnDown (July 19)

Free Days 

Denver Botanic Gardens & Chatfield Farms (July 1)

Molly Brown House Museum (July 2)

Museo de las Americas (July 3)

Denver Art Museum (July 14)

Children's Museum of Denver Joy Park (July 17)

Biggest Events

Cherry Creek Arts Festival (July 3–5)

Sunset Cinema: National Treasure + Drone Show (July 3)

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter^TM (July 10–11)

Colorado Black Arts Festival (July 10–12)

Denver French Fest (July 10–12)

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live (July 11–12)

Film on the Rocks: Little Miss Sunshine (July 13)

Sunset Cinema: The Prestige (July 21)

Yoga at the Aquarium (July 25)