The Best Concerts Touring to Denver in 2026

Another year is fading into the ether.

It was a big year in the local music scene, which saw the end of the Underground Music Showcase as well as some happier news, such as the opening of the Federal Theatre.

And now we’re looking forward to 2026…and the dozens of stellar concerts that will come with it. See the most-anticipated shows that have been announced so far below:

January 2026

Dead Pioneers
Saturday, January 3, 8 p.m.
Gothic Theatre
The rest of this list has touring artists, but Dead Pioneers is an incredible local punk group helmed by Indigenous activist, artist and spoken-word poet Gregg Deal. Since forming, the band has toured with Pearl Jam and released a record via Jello Biafra’s label, Alternative Tentacles Records. Read more about the band in our cover story feature.

Yonder Mountain String Band
Friday, January 9, 8 p.m.
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Newgrass purveyor Yonder Mountain String Band is one of the best around, and you can catch the band at Cervantes’ with the Kyle Tuttle Band.

Charley Crockett
Friday, January 9, 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 10, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Charley Crockett has received critical acclaim for his mix of soul, gospel, blues and country, and the hype is well-earned. See why at his two-night run at Mission.

Ott. with Android Jones
Sunday, January 11, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Steep yourself in organic bass with one of the genre’s pioneers, Ott., who will be joined by Android Jones to add an extra dose of psychedelia. The show also includes Mindex, Drrtywulvz, Bloomurian, Living Light and Dillard.

Mustard Plug, the Toasters
Saturday, January 17, 7:30 p.m.
Gothic Theatre
The ska-punk all-stars of Mustard Plug will co-headline the Gothic with the Toasters, purveyors of NYC ska. These two classic groups will be joined by openers Catbite and First Time Caller.

Lotus
Saturday, January 17, 8:30 p.m.
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Lotus is one of the best contemporary acts to blend instrumental jams and electronica, providing a masterclass in musicianship each show.

STS9
Friday, January 23, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Jamtronica stalwart Sound Tribe Sector Nine will be at Mission Ballroom for an always-unforgettable show. STS9 will also be at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom on January 25.

Kitchen Dwellers
Saturday, January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Bluegrass stalwarts Kitchen Dwellers will be in Denver with Mountain Grass Unit and special guest Lindsay Lou. The Dwellers will also be at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom on January 22 and 23.

February 2026

North Mississippi Allstars
Friday, February 6, 8 p.m.
Gothic Theatre
North Mississippi Allstars has been pouring its all into blues, Southern rock and soul for more than 25 years. See what the hype is about at the Gothic.

Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks
Saturday, February 7, 6 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks will kick off its 2026 season with BigXthaPlug, Smino, Mick Jenkins and PawPaw Rod.

Big Richard & Della Mae
Saturday, February 7, 8 p.m.
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Big Richard is a local, all-women bluegrass group that’s been winning over fans across the states. It will be at Cervantes’ with Della Mae.

Ricardo Arjona
Wednesday, February 18, 8 p.m.
Ball Arena
Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona is one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time, with more than 20 million records sold. And he’s even better live.

Maddy O’Neal & Tokimonsta
Saturday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Hometown hero Maddy O’Neal will take over Mission Ballroom in February for a night bass-dropping magic with Tokimonsta.

March 2026

Dropkick Murphys
Sunday, March 1, 7 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys is shippin’ up to Denver for an evening with the Aggrolites and Haywire.

Jay Lane, Aron Magner, Michael Travis Trio
Friday, March 6, 8 p.m.
Cervantes’ Other Side
Jay Lane (the former drummer of Primus and Dead & Co.), Aron Magner (founding keysman of the Disco Biscuits) and Michael Travis (founding percussionist of the String Cheese Incident) will come together at Cervantes’ in a rare show.

Cardi B
Monday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Ball Arena
Cardi B is back! The rapper just released her second album, Am I The Drama?, and is embarking on her first-ever headlining arena tour.

Peaches
Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m.
Summit Music Hall
Discover the teaches of Peaches at the icon’s Denver show this March.

Monaleo
Sunday, March 15, 7 p.m.
Summit Music Hall
Rapper Monaleo is on the come-up since releasing the single “Beating Down Yo Block” in 2021 and her first EP, Throwing Bows, in September 2024.

Indigo De Souza
Monday, March 16, 8 p.m.
Gothic Theatre
This will likely be the last time you can catch Indigo De Souza in a more intimate venue like the Gothic. Grasp the opportunity to hear this spellbinding singer-songwriter’s heavenly vocals in person.

The California Honeydrops
Friday, March 20, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Blues, R&B and soul collide with the California Honeydrops, which will be at Mission with the Brothers Comatose.

Gov’t Mule
Friday, March 27, 8 p.m.
The Southern rock jammers of Gov’t Mule, led by guitar god Warren Haynes, always put on a stellar, mind-blowing show. Don’t miss out.

Ashnikko
Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Ashnikko will bring her signature blend of electronic pop and hip-hop to Denver on the heels of her second album, Smoochies.

The Devil Wears Prada
Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m.
Summit Music Hall
Bust out your Doc Martens and Hot Topic tees: The Devil Wears Prada is coming to Summit.

April 2026

The Wood Brothers
Thursday, April 2, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Roots band the Wood Brothers will be back in Denver serving its signature blend of blues, gospel, folk and jazz.

Cory Wong
Friday, April 17, 8:30 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Guitarist and bandleader Cory Wong has been making waves with his blend of funk, rock, jazz and more, and will be at Mission Ballroom with Devon Gilfillian and Marc Scibilia this April.

Sublime
Friday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sublime is back with Jakob Nowell, the son of original singer Bradley, who passed away in 1996.

Wiz Khalifa
Sunday, April 19, 5:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Wiz Khalifa is performing at Red Rocks a day earlier than usual this year, but it’s safe to say that the venue will be blazing up for this show, which includes 2 Chainz, Berner, the Underachievers, Chevy Woods and DJ Bonics.

Ice Cube
Monday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
It’ll be a 4/20 to remember at Red Rocks, when Ice Cube performs with Big Boi, Czarface, Inspectah Deck and Esoteric.

Ethel Cain
Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Not everyone shares Lana Del Rey’s feelings about Ethel Cain. The singer-songwriter has won over fans from around the world with her Southern Gothic tunes, and will be at Red Rocks this April with opener 9Million.

May 2026

Saxsquatch
Saturday, May 2, 8:30 p.m.
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
Saxsquatch is someone in a sasquatch suit playing the saxophone — just what it sounds like. The grooves are big and the vibes are high.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Saturday, May 2, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Jason Isbell is becoming a Red Rocks mainstay; he’ll be returning to the venue this year with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.

Mac DeMarco
Sunday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Multi-instrumentalist Mac DeMarco has been an indie favorite since 2012. He’s touring for the release of his latest album, Guitar.

Puscifer
Sunday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Puscifer is the project of TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan, known for its haunting stylings. The band will be at Red Rocks with opener Dave Hill.

Demi Lovato
Tuesday, May 5, 8 p.m.
Ball Arena
Demi Lovato is bringing her It’s Not That Deep Tour to Denver, her first since 2022. The pop artist just released her latest album, It’s Not That Deep, in October to widespread critical acclaim.

Bright Eyes
Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Make it the first day of your life seeing Bright Eyes at Red Rocks. The Nebraska indie band has been reversed since the late ’90s, and we couldn’t think of a better place to see it.

Yungblud
Monday, May 11, 8 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Yungblud is the name on everyone’s lips when it comes to the future of rock and roll. The star, who sold out Mission Ballroom this year, is making his Red Rocks debut, and it’s sure to be special.

Chet Faker
Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Summit Music Hall
Chet Faker is officially back, after Nick Murphy took time to release music under his own name. His upcoming album will release in February, as he embarks on a tour that’ll hit Denver.

Echo & the Bunnymen
Friday, May 22, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
From “Lips Like Sugar” to “The Killing Moon,” Echo & the Bunnymen are post-punk heroes. This is the band’s first tour in years.

Cradle of Filth
Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Gothic Theatre
Extreme metal? Check. This Cradle of Filth show will leave you bruised and exhilarated from the brutality, with the lineup including Suffocation, Ghost Bath and Cultus Black.

Alabama Shakes
Sunday, May 24, 7 p.m.
Monday, May 25, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Alabama Shakes made a splash at Red Rocks this year, and we’re thrilled to see the band return with JJ Grey and Mofro.

June 2026

Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Saturday, June 6, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Big Head Todd and the Monsters is a Colorado-bred blues-rock band that performs at Red Rocks annually, with last year’s shows including none other than Bill Murray. The band is back with opener 4 Non Blondes.

Lord Huron
Wednesday, June 10, 6 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Lord Huron is the perfect Red Rocks concert to take family or friends from out of town to experience Red Rocks for the first time. The indie-rock band has been a favorite for years.

Rod Stewart
Monday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Rod Stewart is back with bang, and will be at Red Rocks for a two-night run with Richard Marx.

Amyl and the Sniffers
Wednesday, June 17, 8 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Amyl and the Sniffers is one of the most talked-about punk bands right now, and what better place to see the group than the world’s most legendary outdoor venues?

Louis Tomlinson
Friday, June 19, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Louis Tomlinson found major fame in One Direction, but has made his own successful solo career as well. He’ll be at Red Rocks with up-and-coming act the Aces.

The Dead South
Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m.
Mission Ballroom
Folk and bluegrass converge in the Dead South, which will be at Mission with Amigo the Devil.

Weird Al Yankovic
Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Weird Al really is worth seeing, especially when he comes to Red Rocks. And opener Puddles Pity Party puts on quite the show, too.

July 2026

The Avett Brothers
Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 6:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The Avett Brothers are back on the rocks for a three-night run. The Lemonheads will open the first night; Asleep at the Wheel will open the second; and Graham Nash will be at the third.

The String Cheese Incident
Friday, July 17, 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The String Cheese Incident’s Red Rocks run is an annual Colorado affair for more than thirty years. Clay Street Unit will open up the first show.

Olivia Dean
Saturday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Ball Arena
Breakthrough singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is bringing her delicious neo soul to Denver for her The Art of Loving Live Tour.

Megan Moroney
Tuesday, July 28, 7 p.m.
Ball Arena
Megan Moroney is bringing her Cloud 9 Tour to Ball Arena.

August 2026

Meghan Trainor
Saturday, August 1, 6:30 p.m.
Ball Arena
Meghan Trainor is heading out on her the Get in Girl Tour, which will land at Ball Arena for a night of country tunes.

Mt. Joy
Thursday, August 13, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 14, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Rock band Mt. Joy released a new album in May, Hope We Have Fun, and will be playing from that and all its great hits.

Toto
Saturday, August 22, 6:45 p.m.
Ball Arena
Toto, the band behind hit song “Africa,” is on tour and will be bringing Christopher Cross and the Romantics to Ball Arena.

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte
Sunday, August 23, 6 p.m.
Ball Arena
This is one for the elder emos, who will pack up Ball Arena for Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte.

Joe Bonamassa
Sunday, August 23, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Bluesman Joe Bonamassa isn’t one you’ll want to miss, with electrifying blues performances that leave you slack-jawed.

Chicago & Styx
Friday, August 28, 7 p.m.
Ball Arena
The ol’ “rock-and-roll band with horns” aka Chicago is bringing its decades of hits to Ball Arena with Styx.

September 2026

Maná
Friday, September 4, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 8:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Maná is heading back to Red Rocks for another two-night run on its historic Vivir Sin Aire Tour.

Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony
Sunday, September 6, 8 p.m.
Monday, September 7, 8 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Gregory Alan Isakov is performing with the Colorado Symphony once more after an impressive set at Boettcher in April.

October 2026

RUSH
Monday, October 5, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 7:30 p.m.
Ball Arena
RUSH’s tour will see Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson celebrating their band’s incredible legacy as well as the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Pert, who passed in January 2020.

Doja Cat
Thursday, October 8, 7:30 p.m.
Ball Arena
Doja Cat painted Denver red on her last jaunt through the city, and she’ll be back for her Tour Ma Vie World Tour.

Mersiv
Friday, October 23, 5 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Mersiv made history at Red Rocks with his audiosphere, and is set to do it again.

Evanescence
Monday, October 28, 7 p.m.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Evanescence is transcendent, and we can’t wait to experience the band alongside openers Spiritbox and Nova Twins.
With Spiritbox, Nova Twins

November 2026

Three Days Grace
Wednesday, November 11, 7 p.m.
Ball Arena
Another one for the elder emos: Three Days Grace will bring its blend of alt-rock and nu-metal to Ball Arena.