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Concert Reviews

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Rufus du Sol at Folsom Field in Boulder on Aug. 22, 2026.
Opinion | Editorial Voice

Folsom Field has a crowd control problem: ‘Worst ran venue I’ve experienced’

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekAugust 25, 2026

From a crowd surge to fans vomiting and passing out before Rüfüs Du Sol took the stage, Saturday night’s concert experience had a rough start.

Courtney Barnett at Denver's Mission Ballroom on Aug. 21, 2026.
Concerts

Photos: Courtney Barnett’s Creature of Habit tour delights Mission Ballroom

By Lauren Antonoff HartAugust 22, 2026

On Friday, Aug. 21, the Australian singer-songwriter returned to Denver on her latest tour.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard perform in Buena Vista, Colorado, in 2026
Critic's Notebook

Review: King Gizz’s Field of Vision II goes ‘bigger and better’

By Justin CriadoAugust 18, 2026

The band’s second festival in Buena Vista featured several surprises, including alien math rock and some Denver-grown death metal.

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Angine de Poitrine play at the Ogden Theatre
Concerts

Photos: Angine de Poitrine brings polka-dotted frenzy to Denver

By Jarad HeintzelmanAugust 15, 2026

Sold-out shows at the Ogden Theatre marked the start of their debut U.S. headlining tour.

Noah Kahan performing at Coors Field in Denver on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Critic's Notebook

Review: Noah Kahan’s inevitable ascension was on display at Coors Field

By Ashley RaganAugust 9, 2026

From opening to closing, Kahan shrank the ballpark with pure entertainment and a ubiquitous sense of belonging. 

Lionel Richie performing live at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on July 31 for the Sing a Song All Night Long tour.
Concerts

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire turn Ball Arena into one big dance floor

By Brandon JohnsonAugust 1, 2026

The crowd was ready to go all night long on Friday night.

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Benson Boone performing live at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on July 30 for his Wanted Man Tour 2026.
Concerts

Benson Boone sticks the landing at Ball Arena

By Brandon JohnsonJuly 31, 2026

True to form, he started with a flip and a wall of fire.

AC/DC performing live at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on July 28 for their 2026 Power Up Tour
Critic's Notebook

Fifty years in, AC/DC rocked Denver like it’s 1980

By Brandon JohnsonJuly 29, 2026

It marked the band’s first Denver show in a decade and its first time headlining Empower Field.

Sombr at Red Rocks
Critic's Notebook

Review: Sombr solidified his rock-star status at Red Rocks

By Houston WiltseyJuly 28, 2026

The 21-year-old phenom performed a stunning second show at Red Rocks, despite dodgy weather.

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A guitarist in a metal band shreds inside an auto mechanic shop. A family with young kids watch through the window.
Critic's Notebook

Review: Blucifer’s First Rodeo encapsulated the strength of Denver music

By Emily FergusonJuly 27, 2026

Blucifer’s First Rodeo debuted along South Broadway from July 23-26 with 259 bands demonstrating what community means.

Battle Pussy UMS
Features

Did the Underground Music Showcase return to form in RiNo?

By Sage KelleyJuly 27, 2026

The festival returned in a new location, showing a move in the right direction.

Hilary Duff performing live at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado, for her Lucky Me Tour.
Concerts

Hilary Duff lit up Red Rocks with all the nostalgia: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonJuly 21, 2026

Hilary Duff performed to a sold out crowd at Red Rocks for her Lucky Me Tour.

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The Avett Brothers performing at Red Rocks during night one of their three night run at the iconic music venue.
Concerts

The Avett Brothers prove Red Rocks is still their living room

By Brandon JohnsonJuly 11, 2026

The Avett Brothers turned Red Rocks Into one giant singalong for night one their three night run.

Gramatik at Red Rocks
Critic's Notebook

These are the greatest concerts in Red Rocks history

By Teague BohlenJuly 6, 2026

From a rock ban started by Aretha Franklin to a riot at Jethro Tull and Phish fans driving Morrison crazy, these are the most memorable shows.

Widespread Panic on stage at Red Rocks
Critic's Notebook

Widespread Panic kicks off historic Red Rocks run with heater sets

By Emily FergusonJune 27, 2026

Jimmy Herring left big shoes to fill, but Nick Johnson proved he’s an incredible fit.

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Louis Tomlinson performing live at Red Rocks on Friday, June 19.
Critic's Notebook

Louis Tomlinson made a triumphant return to Red Rocks

By Brandon JohnsonJune 20, 2026

After his 2023 show was cut short by a storm, Louis Tomlinson lit up Red Rocks under clear skies.

Amyl and the Sniffers performing live at Red Rocks on Wednesday, June 17.
Critic's Notebook

Review: Amyl and the Sniffers showed Red Rocks the power of women in punk

By Emily FergusonJune 18, 2026

Joined by L7 and Party Dozen, Amyl and the Sniffers detonated Red Rocks with punk fury.

man playing to crowd at Red Rocks
Critic's Notebook

The boxer hasn’t left the ring: Paul Simon lights up Red Rocks

By Sage KelleyJune 14, 2026

The folk legend played two shows this weekend.

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Bluebook Performing at Indiewood Street Festival
Critic's Notebook

Indiewood Street Festival brought the heat (and no shade): Review

By Emily FergusonJune 7, 2026

The festival marked its second iteration in Englewood, and saw sets from local legends like Bluebook.

Death Cab ForCutie performing at Outside Days 2026.
Critic's Notebook

Review: Could Outside Days become Denver’s own SXSW?

By Emily FergusonMay 30, 2026

This is the festival’s first year at the Auraria Campus, and fans showed up and out for Death Cab, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast and Wildermiss.

Kali uchis at Red Rocks
Critic's Notebook

Kali Uchis transported Red Rocks into her own world: Review

By Houston WiltseyMay 28, 2026

The singer’s second show in the greater Denver area in less than 12 months left the audience begging for more

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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
Concerts

Alabama Shakes brought a soul revival to Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonMay 26, 2026

Red Rocks crowd gets taken to church by Alabama Shakes.

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