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Festivals

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Blucifer’s First Rodeo Adds 90 Bands to Lineup
Concerts

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Adds 90 Bands to Lineup

By Emily FergusonMay 4, 2026

The festival is quickly becoming a who’s-who lineup of Denver legends and newcomers.

A folklórico dancer performs at Civic Center Park as part of Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival.
Outdoors & Rec

Cinco de Mayo 2026: “Not Scaling It Down in Any Way” Despite Construction at Civic Center Park

By Toni TrescaMay 1, 2026

Denver’s Cinco de Mayo Festival returns on May 2-3 with a slightly modified layout to accommodate the ongoing Civic Center construction.

All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far
Film, TV & Streaming

All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far

By Michael RobertsApril 24, 2026

The size, scope and variety of Colorado film festivals is jaw-dropping.

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Critic's Notebook

Our Music Editor’s Artist Picks for FoCoMX

By Emily FergusonApril 24, 2026

One of the state’s best local-focused music festivals sounds off in Fort Collins this weekend.

The crowd at the Mile high 420 Fest celebrates in front of the stage on April 20
Marijuana

With Future of Denver 420 Fest in the Air, Stoners Can’t Help but Bring Up Old Traditions

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 21, 2026

“Last time I came here, a dude got shot in the ass. That’s not why I stopped coming, but it just used to be a lot wilder.”

band playing at venue Bar 404
Features

HUFR Fest Is the Celebration of Stoner Rock Denver’s Needed

By Emily FergusonApril 21, 2026

The festival will take place across three days at Bar 404.

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band performing at telluride Bluegrass festival
Critic's Notebook

These Are the Best 2026 Colorado Music Festivals Announced So Far

By Emily FergusonApril 14, 2026

Festy season is upon us.

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Features

You’re Going to Be Obsessed With Denver R&B Artist HOME

By Cleo MirzaApril 14, 2026

“I want people to listen to my music and feel comfortable, like they’re talking to a good friend or family member.”

A dog runs onstage
Performing Arts

Dog Day Afternoon: Colorado Shakespeare Festival Holds Auditions for Canine Star

By Toni TrescaMarch 31, 2026

On March 28, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival auditioned dozens of dogs for a scene-stealing role in Shakespeare in Love at CU Boulder.

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The crowd at the 2025 Mile High 420 Festival in Denver.
Marijuana

Denver 4/20 Fest Announces Concert Lineup, Return to Civic Center

By Thomas MitchellMarch 27, 2026

Get your lighters ready!

People in park by lake for a concert
Concerts

City Park Jazz Announces 2026 Lineup

By Emily FergusonMarch 26, 2026

This will be the fortieth anniversary of the free concert series.

city park jazz bandstand burned after a fire
Crime & Police

City Park Jazz Bandstand Scorched by Fire

By Thomas MitchellMarch 26, 2026

A fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m., according to the Fire Department.

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Trey Anastasio Band at Mission Ballroom
Concerts

Trey Anastasio Will Kick Off Mountains of Music Festival

By Justin CriadoMarch 19, 2026

The June weekend features concerts galore as part of the GoPro Mountain Games

band in club
Concerts

FoCoMX Releases 2026 Lineup of 450 Colorado Bands

By Emily FergusonMarch 13, 2026

The bands will play across forty stages around downtown Fort Collins.

outside the skylark lounge in denver
Features

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Announces Festival Dates and First Band Lineup

By Patricia CalhounMarch 7, 2026

Yes, the new DIY music fest will overlap with Underground Music Showcase.

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Blucifer’s First Rodeo Music Festival Lineup Dropping Tonight
Features

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Music Festival Lineup Dropping Tonight

By Patricia CalhounMarch 6, 2026

“By artists, for everybody.”

people picnicking at an outdoor venue in the summer
Concerts

Levitt Pavilion Denver Drops 2026 Free Concert Lineup

By Patricia CalhounMarch 3, 2026

Shows include Flobots, Shakedown Street, Between Friends, Sunsquabi and Tiana Major9.

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Could Compete With UMS This July
Concerts

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Could Compete With UMS This July

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 24, 2026

The festival plans to fill bars and venues on Broadway with local music. Oh, and it might happen UMS weekend.

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movie theater
Film, TV & Streaming

Sundance Film Festival Announces Dates, Venues

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 24, 2026

“Join us on our journey to Boulder as we build the Sundance Film Festival’s new home.”

Footloose: Kevin Bacon Headlining Mountain Music Festival
Concerts

Footloose: Kevin Bacon Headlining Mountain Music Festival

By Justin CriadoFebruary 17, 2026

The Bacon Brothers, featuring film composer Michael Bacon, take center stage at Evergreen summer event

Devotchka playing UMS 2025
Opinion | Community Voice

The Magic of UMS is Lost. Is it Time for Something New?

By Scott HappelFebruary 14, 2026

Scott Happel, owner of Denver’s Oriental Theater, HQ and Federal Theatre, talks “deception” and “lies” surrounding the Underground Music Showcase.

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Second Camp Alderwild Set for Summer in Telluride
Concerts

Second Camp Alderwild Set for Summer in Telluride

By Justin CriadoFebruary 3, 2026

Denver electronic artist Of The Trees is curating and headlining the Telluride EDM weekend.

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