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    Rebooted Underground Music Showcase sets lineup for RiNo debut

    Music fans cheer and dance as Los Mocochetes performs on the Underground stage during the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Denver's biggest annual indie music fest featured more than 200 artists. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to The Denver Post)
    The July 24-26 festival will feature more than 200 performances across multiple indoor and outdoor stages.
    Music fans cheer and dance as Los Mocochetes performs on the Underground stage during the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Denver's biggest annual indie music fest featured more than 200 artists. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to The Denver Post)
    Juneteenth Music Festival, shown here in 2021, returns to Denver's historically Black Five Points neighborhood June 18-19 this year. (Jensen Sutta, provided by Juneteenth Music Festival)

    Summer 2026 guide to free, all-ages concerts around Denver

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    Venu said Thursday that it is in discussions with “several Northern Colorado communities” about developing a new $350 million entertainment venue in the region. (Courtesy Venu Holding Corp.)

    Northern Colorado eyed for a giant, $350M entertainment venue

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    Pigeon, 1431 N. Ogden St. in Denver, is a new listening bar that focuses on cocktails and analog activities, like vinyl and chess. (Sara Rosenthal/Special to The Denver Post)

    New Cap Hill listening bar trades screentime for the analog pleasures of vinyl, chess

    By Sara Rosenthal
    May 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Everything about Pigeon is analog. Turntables spin a rotating collection of records, tables light up...
    The crowd rises for the doxology during Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Morrison, Colo. Thousands gathered for the 79th annual event put on by Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo by Rebecca Slezak/Special to The Denver Post)

    Red Rocks reschedules Bright Eyes concert because of incoming snowstorm

    By Elizabeth Hernandez
    May 4, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.
    Red Rocks postponed Wednesday's Bright Eyes concert due to the impending snow storm expected to...
    Concert-goers take turns posing for pictures with the stage in the background ahead of the Noah Kahan concert at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado, on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

    Here’s every Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre concert for summer 2026

    By John Wenzel
    May 5, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.
    Bookings at the 18,000-capacity Greenwood Village music venue run June-September.
    Patti LaBelle performs onstage as Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Hosts Angel Ball 2025 at Cipriani Wall Street on Oct. 27, 2025, in New York City.  She is a featured artist at this summer's Winter Park Jazz Festival. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation)

    A look at Colorado’s summer jazz festivals, and more performances this month

    By Bret Saunders
    May 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    There’s a lineup to stylistically satisfy just about anyone, and there’s nothing quite like listening...
    An advertisement for Ticketmaster is viewed along an area reserved for special guests on the sideline of the field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, file)

    Ticketmaster and Live Nation had monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds in lawsuit brought by Colorado and other states

    By Larry Neumeister
    April 15, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.
    "Live Nation is a monopolist and has abused its monopoly power to squeeze out competition,...
    Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern and The Hall at Bourbon Brothers is taking over the 50,000-square-foot Celebrity Lanes space in Centennial, at the northwest corner of Parker and Arapahoe roads. (BCA Studios, provided by VENU)

    $75 million luxury music venue in Centennial is just the start, says Ford Amphitheater owner

    By John Wenzel
    April 16, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.
    The luxury music venue model appears to be working as Venu said it has sold...
    Giulliani Oscar, wearing a shirt designed to look like a marijuana leaf, Jacob Muñoz and Krystal Q enjoy themselves at the Mile High 420 Festival in Denver, April 20, 2024. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

    Rap fans have two massive 4/20 concerts to choose from

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    April 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
    Denver is preparing to host a rap battle of epic proportions, with two massive concerts...
    Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall is a new spot that co-founder Colton Patterson, age 19, hopes will revive the nostalgia of vintage Americana with country music and billiards. (Provided by Broken Bow)

    New country music bar aims to revive Americana nostalgia, says 19-year-old cofounder

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    April 3, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.
    For 19-year-old Colton Patterson, the Broken Bow bar in Denver is a natural evolution of...
    Trumpeter Shane Endsley joins in a ...

    City Park Jazz reboots quickly after fire, will use mobile stage for 2026

    By John Wenzel
    April 6, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.
    "The rebuilding shouldn't be contingent on the pocketbooks and charity of the neighbors," said CPFAN...
    Nocturne is one of many locations for Denver Jazz Fest in 2026. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

    Denver Jazz Fest returns with a diverse lineup and larger footprint

    By Bret Saunders
    April 2, 2026 at 5:59 a.m.
    April is the best month of the year (so far) for jazz aficionados on the...
    Recollect Records, a used record store focused on jazz, rap, funk and soul, at 1255 Delaware St., Denver. (Miguel Otarola/The Denver Post)

    This Denver record store treats soul and funk with respect

    By Miguel Otárola
    March 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Recollect Records is celebrating 10 years with rapper Large Professor on Record Store Day.
    Turnpike Troubadours perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2022. (Provided by Denver Arts & Venues)

    The 2026 Red Rocks season blasts off this week. Here’s your guide to parking, changes, and more.

    By John Wenzel
    March 23, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
    The season officially kicks off Friday, March 27, with the Crank Rocks EDM showcase.
    "Pretty Lights  at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 7, 2015. Photo by Dylan Langille, heyreverb.com"

    Two big-name acts return to Buena Vista music fests this summer

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    March 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Both festivals provide the full destination camping experience.
    People pack center stage during Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park on Sunday, June 23, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

    Here’s what 4/20 Fest, PrideFest and other events are doing while Civic Center park is under construction

    By John Wenzel
    March 18, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.
    A $50 million renovation of the park is underway and huge events must adapt, producers...
    The Live Nation-owned Fillmore Auditorium, shown here in 2017, began life in 1907 as the Mammoth Roller Skating Rink. (Provided by Live Nation)

    Colorado, other states continue Live Nation trial after ‘travesty’ of Ticketmaster settlement

    By John Wenzel
    March 17, 2026 at 10:37 a.m.
    Monday's testimony included comments from Live Nation rival AEG Presents
    Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, who serves as Bravo! Vail’s Artistic Director through the end of 2026, celebrates her tenure with two Beethoven-centered concerts on June 25 and 27, appearing with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields chamber orchestra. Image provided by Bravo! Vail Music Festival

    The best classical music heading to Colorado’s world-class, warm-weather fests

    By Ray Mark Rinaldi
    March 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Classical music fans in Colorado will have the opportunity to check out the best musicians...
    Cardi B posted an Instagram story showing her using an oxygen canister while performing on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver, while noting the air in Denver is different. (Screenshot of Cardi B's Instagram story)

    Cardi B takes oxygen break backstage at Denver concert

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    March 10, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.
    An Instagram story posted Monday night shows Cardi B breathing from an oxygen tank during...
    Arjan Shaw talks Friday about opening his record store, PigStyle, in downtown Loveland.   (Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald)

    PigStyle becomes Loveland’s newest — and only — record store

    By Will Costello
    March 10, 2026 at 9:27 a.m.
    After losing work to DOGE cuts, Arjan Shaw hopes the new store fills a void...
    WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Keanu Reeves of Dogstar performs onstage at The Roxy Theatre on July 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Dogstar )

    Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar will play a downtown Denver venue this summer

    By John Wenzel
    March 6, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.
    The Los Angeles tio is touring behind its fourth studio album, "All in Now."
    Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, left, of The Guess Who acknowledge applause during a tribute at the Juno Awards in Winnipeg, April 3, 2005. (AP Photo)

    The Guess Who will play Denver on first official U.S. tour in more than 20 years

    By The Associated Press
    March 4, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.
    The Guess Who — the band behind the hit song “American Woman” — will play...
    New Orleans jazz-funk outfits Rebirth Brass Band performs at Telluride Bluegrass Festival on June 22, 2025. (Provided by Anthony Verkuillen)

    Levitt Pavilion’s free summer concerts for 2026: Rebirth Brass Band, Sunsquabi and more

    By John Wenzel
    April 7, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.
    Levitt Pavilion Denver on Tuesday revealed its first lineup of free concerts for 2026, including...
    Ken Walker during a performance at Dazzle in February 2024. (Mark Payler, provided by Dazzle)

    Ken Walker, Colorado’s premier jazz bassist, has died

    By Bret Saunders
    March 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    He took the stage at Dazzle on the final Friday of almost every month for...
    The view from the stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. (Provided by Opera Colorado)

    Opera is not a cheap ticket, but a special performance this week is different

    By Ray Mark Rinaldi
    February 23, 2026 at 8:35 a.m.
    Opera Colorado marks the 20th anniversary of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House with a fundraising...
    British group Mumford & Sons, led by Marcus Mumford (center), is returning to Colorado in a big way this summer. (Provided by AEG Presents)

    Mumford & Sons will play a massive Boulder show this summer

    By John Wenzel
    February 20, 2026 at 11:08 a.m.
    The British folk-pop band returns to Colorado in high style at the University of Colorado.
    Tammy Ealom swings her guitar at her home in Denver on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Ealom, who performs with the indie rock band Dressy Bessy, is releasing her first solo album "OK Shine OK" under the name The Tammy Shine. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

    Colorado rock queen Tammy Ealom steps outside Dressy Bessy for first time in 30 years

    By John Wenzel
    March 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
    Ealom talks going solo, the Denver music scene, and ignoring critics ahead of her Feb....
    Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio plays during the band’s performance on the first evening of a three night run at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo., on Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Eli Imadali/Special to The Denver Post)

    Phish returning to former Colorado venue after a 2025 Boulder tryout

    By John Wenzel
    February 18, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.
    The jam band will be back at Dick's Sporting Goods Park for its "traditional" Labor...
    New Zealand indie rockers The Beths (from left: Elizabeth Stokes, Jonathan Pearce and Benjamin Sinclair) play Denver frequently. (Provided by Pitch Perfect PR)

    Soccer Mommy, Grace Potter lead Denver Botanic Gardens summer concert lineup

    By John Wenzel
    February 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
    Denver Botanic Gardens will host acclaimed indie rock acts Soccer Mommy, Band of Horses and...
    FILE – Demi Lovato performs “Anyone” ...

    Demi Lovato cancels Denver date, four other concerts amid tour postponement

    By John Wenzel
    February 11, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.
    The pop singer said concerns about her health prompted her to nix the spring shows.
    A luxury firepit burns before a Cage the Elephant concert at Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs on Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

    Billboard says Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs is best in the west

    By John Wenzel
    February 9, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.
    The 2026 Top Music Venues list arrives as some neighbors are suing the venue over...
    Music fans dance as N3PTUNE + RUSTY STEVE perform on the Showcase Stage during the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to The Denver Post)

    Denver’s UMS indie music fest is back from the dead, but in a new location

    By John Wenzel
    February 9, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.
    The 25-year-old Underground Music Showcase previously took place along South Broadway in the Baker neighborhood.
    Yonder Mountain String Band will release its 12th studio album, “Good As True,” on March 27. (Yonder Mountain String Band/Courtesy photo)

    Yonder Mountain String Band to release an album built for live shows

    By Ella Cobb
    February 9, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.
    The Boulder-based band spoke about why new music still matters after nearly 30 years.
    Noah Kahan performs at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post)

    Coors Field just announced its 2nd big concert run of 2026

    By John Wenzel
    February 12, 2026 at 12:53 p.m.
    Folk-pop star Noah Kahan will headline the Colorado Rockies MLB venue this summer.
    Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis during the opening concert of the annual North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, July 12, 1987. (Ton Pouw/AP)

    Jazz: You should own this Miles Davis classic

    By Bret Saunders
    January 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    Plus: Live jazz this month in Denver
    Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen performs the lead role in “Tristan and Isolde,” part of the "Met in HD” season, presented live at movie theaters. (Provided by the Metropolitan Opera)

    Big names in opera, chamber and orchestral music are headed to Colorado

    By Ray Mark Rinaldi
    January 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    This is a particularly good season for classical music on the Front Range.
    Jay Bianchi in his 2024 arrest photo. (Courtesy of Denver Police Department)

    ‘Serial sexual predator’ Jay Bianchi sentenced following 2025 convictions

    By John Wenzel
    January 27, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.
    The former Grateful Dead-themed bar owner was convicted on five counts in November.
    Concert-goers find their spot early on the lawn at Ford Amphitheater before listing to special guests Willow Avalon and Girl Tones before the headlining band Cage the Elephant took the stage at the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sept. 19, 2024. It was the final stop on their Neon Pill tour for Cage the Elephant. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

    Frustrated neighbors sue Colorado concert venue after years of noise complaints

    By John Wenzel
    January 23, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.
    Some neighbors of the 8,000-capacity luxury music venue say nearby concerts are ruining their lives.
    Country singer Adda Boyd will play Number Thirty Eights annual Bison Days series that coincides with the National Western Stock Show. (Photo by Mackenzie Karoline Myers, via Adda Boyd)

    Country Western crooners, IMAX otters and more things to do in Denver this week

    By John Wenzel
    January 15, 2026 at 7:05 a.m.
    Plus: a protest-music workshop and immersive theater and art from The Impliers.
    Bruno Mars will return to Colorado on Sept. 26 to play Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. (John Esparza/Getty Images)

    Bruno Mars returns to Colorado after eight years — in an unusual venue

    By John Wenzel
    January 8, 2026 at 9:38 a.m.
    The 40-date "Romantic Tour" will stop at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs this fall.
    Red Rocks Amphitheatre located in Morrison at 6,450 feet, offers a unique concert experience with its panoramic view of the city lights. (Photo provided by Visit Denver)

    Red Rocks broke records in attendance, rankings in 2025

    By John Wenzel
    December 30, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.
    The 2025 concert season at the world-famous Morrison venue was one of its longest yet.
    Sir Paul McCartney takes the stage for a concert at Coors Field in Denver on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

    Five Colorado music moments that provided chills in 2025

    By Miguel Otárola
    December 29, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
    Denver drew majesty, twisted techno and surprise openers that were the highlights of my year
    Gordon Close, owner of the Rocky Mountain Music Museum in Englewood on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

    A unique Denver museum is losing its home, but its 85-year-old founder isn’t giving up just yet

    By John Wenzel
    January 2, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.
    Englewood's Rocky Mountain Music Museum has gear from Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins and the Bee...
    Don Was and his new Pan-Detroit Ensemble  create a blend of rock, punk, jazz and funk.  (Gemma Corfield/LJ Entertainment)

    Jazz: Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble playing two shows in Colorado

    By Bret Saunders
    December 28, 2025 at 7:35 a.m.
    Few in music are as successfully eclectic as Don Was, a bassist, producer, bandleader and...
    DJ dance parties are a staple of New Year's Eve in Denver. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

    12 of Denver’s best New Year’s Eve parties and concerts to ring in 2026

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 26, 2025 at 8:46 a.m.
    NYE parties abound, whether you’re looking for live music, a fancy night out or family...
    From left: Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman, Ches Smith and Nick Dunston. (Photo by Peter Gannushkin)

    The 10 best jazz albums of 2025

    By Bret Saunders
    December 8, 2025 at 9:07 a.m.
    Patricia Brennan is one of the most imaginative composers in the music industry right now.
    DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 3: The DJ booth at the Peach Crease in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

    Denver’s newest bar serves cocktails inspired by borscht, papaya salad and, of course, peaches

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 10, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.
    The cheekily-named Peach Crease Club will also have a DJ booth for vinyl records, a...
    The band Phish, which played Folsom Field at the University of Colorado in Boulder on July 3, 2025, is typical of the kind of band that attracts wooks. (Eli Imadali/Special to The Denver Post)

    Denver music festival scenesters wanted for new reality dating show: ‘Wooking For Love’

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 4, 2025 at 12:50 p.m.
    Instead of hosting elimination ceremonies and handing out roses, participants will have “vibe checks” and...
    Taylor Swift performs during night one of The Eras Tour in Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Friday, July 14, 2023. Thousands of fans crowded the stadium to enjoy the sold-out concert. (Photo by Grace Smith/The Denver Post)

    Spotify Wrapped shows Denver is Swiftie country

    By Tiney Ricciardi
    December 3, 2025 at 8:58 p.m.
    Taylor Swiftap newest album may have received mixed critical reviews, but in 2025, Denver still...
    Tyler Childers is returning to play another huge country concert at Folsom Field in Boulder next year. (Provided by Ticketmaster)

    Tyler Childers is back at Folsom Field in Boulder next year — with more concerts in store

    By John Wenzel
    December 2, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.
    Tickets for the country singer-songwriter's 2026 show are on sale next week.
    Parade participants march during the Parade of Lights on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Denver. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

    A guide to Denver’s best 2025 holiday lights, displays, shows and parades

    By John Wenzel
    December 4, 2025 at 10:23 a.m.
    From Zoo Lights to the 9News Parade of Lights, Denver is ready to light up...
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Zach Bryan performs at the Pier 17 Rooftop on September 27, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

    Zach Bryan will play two Denver shows next year. Tickets on sale this week.

    By John Wenzel
    December 1, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.
    The country music star stops at Empower Field as part of his With Heaven tour.
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