Whether you’re planning a night under the stars at Red Rocks, dancing until sunrise at Club Vinyl, catching country legends, or discovering Denver’s thriving local music scene, this weekend offers one of the strongest concert lineups of the summer.
From EDM pioneers and Grammy-winning country artists to indie favorites, punk rock, Brazilian jazz and family-friendly performances, nearly every genre is represented across the Mile High City.
Here’s your complete guide.
Friday, July 17
Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method
Venue: Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes’ Other Side
Address: 2637 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205
Electronic music legends Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method headline an unforgettable dance party featuring decades of trance, breakbeat and big-room classics.
Josh Turner
Venue: Grizzly Rose
Address: 5450 N Valley Hwy, Denver, CO 80216
Country star Josh Turner brings his unmistakable deep baritone voice and chart-topping hits for an evening of classic country favorites.
The String Cheese Incident
with Clay Street Unit
Venue: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Address: 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
The String Cheese Incident, one of Colorado’s beloved jam bands, continues its annual Red Rocks tradition with improvisational rock, bluegrass, and extended live performances.
I Set My Friends On Fire
with Strawberry Girls & Current Comfort
Venue: Marquis Theater
Address: 2009 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Post-hardcore meets experimental chaos during one of the weekend’s heaviest performances.
Also Happening Friday
- Logan Ryan Band — Federal Theatre
- Flowdan — Cervantes’ Other Side
- Open House featuring DJ Sliink — Larimer Lounge
- Las Cafeteras — Levitt Pavilion Denver
- Quiet Light — Campground
- The Big — Hi-Dive
- Kiko Rodriguez — Stampede
- Perel — Club Vinyl
- The Still Tide — Skylark Lounge
- Overtime Winner — Globe Hall
Saturday, July 18
Tyler Childers
Venue: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Address: 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Tyler Childers, one of country music’s biggest stars, brings heartfelt songwriting and Appalachian-inspired storytelling to Colorado.
BUNT.
Venue: Mission Ballroom
Address: 4242 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80216
BUNT. The German electronic producer known for uplifting dance music and viral festival anthems makes his Mission Ballroom debut.
Marcos Valle
Venue: Bluebird Theater
Address: 3317 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Brazilian music icon Marcos Valle blends jazz, samba, bossa nova, and funk in one of the weekend’s most unique performances.
Mark Farina & Derrick Carter
Venue: ReelWorks Denver
Address: 1399 35th St, Denver, CO 80205
House music legends Mark Farina & Derrick Carter deliver an all-night dance party showcasing Chicago house classics.
Also Happening Saturday
- Fiddlehead — Gothic Theatre
- The String Cheese Incident — Red Rocks
- Matthew Dear & The Juan Maclean — Club Vinyl
- Belmont — Marquis Theater
- Nascar Aloe — Roxy Theatre
- PhaseOne — Cervantes’
- Will Clarke — Club Vinyl
- Loofy — Larimer Lounge
- May Be Fern — Levitt Pavilion
- Green Buddha — Cervantes’ Other Side
Sunday, July 19
Maren Morris
with The Highwomen & Brittney Spencer
Venue: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Address: 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
One of the weekend’s biggest concerts features Grammy-winning country-pop superstar Maren Morris alongside an incredible lineup of acclaimed artists.
Thomas Dolby
with A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, Bow Wow Wow, Animotion, The Escape Club & Tommy Tutone
Venue: Mission Ballroom
Address: 4242 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80216
A nostalgic celebration of ’80s new wave featuring several legendary acts performing iconic hits.
Aluna
with DJ Holographic
Venue: Club Vinyl
Address: 1082 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Dance music fans can expect an energetic night of house, Afro-electronic rhythms, and club favorites.
Also Happening Sunday
- Summer School Tour — Summit Music Hall
- Save Ferris — Oriental Theater
- Leon Majcen — Globe Hall
- Johnny Dynamite — Hi-Dive
- The Okee Dokee Brothers — Federal Theatre
- Stairwell — Larimer Lounge
Plan Your Weekend
Whether you’re heading to Red Rocks for unforgettable outdoor concerts, catching dance music icons downtown, or supporting Denver’s thriving local venues, July 17–19 offers one of the summer’s most exciting weekends for live music.
From country and Americana to EDM, punk, indie, jazz, house, and metalcore, something is happening in nearly every neighborhood. Grab your tickets early, arrive before showtime, and enjoy another incredible weekend of live music in Denver.