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A photo of Sturgill Simpson performing on stage with blue stage lights behind him.

Sturgill Simpson Announces Two-Night Run at Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 25, 2025

Now performing as Johnny Blue Skies, Sturgill Simpson will play three-hour sets for two nights on the Rocks.

Danny Elfman Is Bringing Iconic Tim Burton Film Scores to Red Rocks

By Justin Criado

Jun 24, 2025

The Sunday, August 17, concert is a collaboration with the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus

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The Federal Theatre Will Become Denver's Newest Music Venue

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 19, 2025

The owners of the Oriental Theatre and HQ have taken over and hope to open the venue by the end of September.

A photo of T-Pain on stage performing at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado.

T-Pain, Ying Yang Twins and Waka Flaka Flame Are Coming to Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 3, 2025

The announcement came just a day after T-Pain hinted at retiring, so this could be your last chance to see the icon in Colorado.

Free Summer Concert Series Returns to Vail in June

By Justin Criado

May 28, 2025

The free weekend of music features headliners Cannons and Vandelux.

Red Rocks 2025 Schedule: All the Concerts Announced This Year

By Westword Staff

May 19, 2025

Recent announcements include Jon Batiste; tickets for the Big Money Tour are available May 20.

A sold-out show at Fiddler's Green Amphitheater outside Denver.

Fiddler's Green Schedule: All the 2025 Concert Announcements

By Westword Staff

May 16, 2025

HAIM and Excision are on this year's lineup, which also includes Goose, Keith Urban and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Katy Perry Gets Rescheduled, Nuggets Take Her Spot for Playoffs

By Emily Ferguson

May 13, 2025

You're going to have to wait until July now to see Katy Perry's now-infamous tour.

kali uchis in a black and white striped dress

Kali Uchis Announces Arena Tour, With Denver Show Capping It Off

By Westword Staff

May 13, 2025

The 24-city arena tour will wrap up in Denver on September 25.

Big-Name Comedians Ali Wong and Jonathan Van Ness Coming to Denver

By Kristen Fiore

May 8, 2025

Big names in comedy are headed for the mic in Denver.

Lorde Is Coming to Red Rocks!

By Emily Ferguson

May 8, 2025

The singer announced the show as part of her new tour, with openers Blood Orange and the Japanese House.

crowd at the underground music showcase in denver

Underground Music Showcase Announces 2025 Lineup

By Emily Ferguson

Apr 24, 2025

All Them Witches, DeVotchKa and Flyana Boss will headline the festival, which will include more than 200 acts.

Kylie Minogue Concert Canceled for Nuggets Game

By Emily Ferguson

Apr 24, 2025

The pop icon was slated for Ball Arena on April 29, when the Nuggets will now play the Clippers for the NBA playoffs.

Of the Trees Announces Lineup for Telluride Music Festival

By Emily Ferguson

Apr 14, 2025

Camp Alderwild will include Ott., Tycho, Jade Cicada and more opening for Of the Trees at this two-day, all-ages festival.

A sunrise view of the stage, empty stands and massive rock formation at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Why Tequila Blues Festival at Red Rocks Was Canceled Just Days Before the Event

By Justin Criado

Apr 10, 2025

The festival was a grassroots effort to combine blues, Latin music and tequila at the legendary venue.

Punk in the Park Announces Daily Lineups of Legendary National and Local Acts

By Emily Ferguson

Apr 7, 2025

Bad Religion, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise, Circle Jerks and so many more, along with some local groups, will set the National Western Center ablaze.

Skrillex Will Perform a Five-Hour Set at Red Rocks This Summer

By Westword Staff

Apr 2, 2025

Much as he did in 2023, Skrillex will return to Red Rocks with a mind-blowing, five-hour marathon set.

Marilyn Manson Is Coming to Denver

By Westword Staff

Apr 2, 2025

The seminal edgelord just announced the second leg of his world tour.

A man with silver hair holds a book, which two people grasp on either side.

Broadway Hits Come to Denver in DCPA's 2025-26 Season Lineup

By Toni Tresca

Mar 31, 2025

DCPA bringing Shucked, Harry Potter, Beetlejuice, The Notebook and much more from NYC to Denver audiences.

City Park Jazz 2025 Lineup Is Here!

By Westword Staff

Mar 27, 2025

Summer is just around the corner, and so is City Park Jazz, a favorite free summer concert series that happens each Sunday from June 1 to August 3.

Just Announced

Paul McCartney Is Coming to Coors Field!

Unhinged Festival Moves Locations Weeks Before Event

Just Announced

Paul McCartney Is Coming to Coors Field!

Unhinged Festival Moves Locations Weeks Before Event

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