Denver

Denver is Colorado’s capital, and a place where the sun shines for most of the year. It is a city with lots to do, from natural attractions to restaurants. Whether you’re a Denver local or just there to visit, you can also attend one of the many events that are held here each year.¹

There are different options to choose from, including festivals, concerts, sporting matches, and family-friendly shows.²

Some of the most popular venues to consider include the Colorado Convention Center, Garner Galleria Theatre, and Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

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Denver is a culturally rich city that celebrates its history with multicultural experiences. You’ll also find live music, festivals, and more in the “Mile High City.”³

Here are a few venues worth mentioning:

• Mission Ballroom: One of the newest venues in Denver, the Mission Ballroom can fit up to 3,950 people. You can expect names such as Royal Otis, Modest Mouse, and Ocean Alley.^4,5
• Ogden Theatre: Located in downtown Denver, this venue has a capacity for 1,600 guests. It was built back in 1917, and past events include They Might Be Giants, The Struts, and Cuco.⁶
• Denver Coliseum: The Coliseum has been standing for over 70 years. It has around 10,000 seats and has seen major tournaments in basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading. Previous concerts include Elvis and the Rolling Stones.⁷

Music festivals and community events are part of Denver life. These are just a few regular events on the calendar:

• Underground Music Showcase: Held in July, this music festival features over 200 bands. It’s a 3-day event with 4 stages and 12 venues.⁸
• Country Jam: This is a 3-day music festival with a country focus. Expect more than 20 bands in a red rock setting.⁹
• Decadence Colorado: This is a New Year's Eve event featuring electronic music. Held at the Colorado Convention Center, this festival runs for two days.¹⁰

There are 7 professional sports teams in Denver across multiple venues.¹¹ The list includes:

• Denver Broncos: Empower Field at Mile High serves as the home for the Denver Broncos. The NFL football team won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1998 and 1999.¹²
• Denver Nuggets: Ball Arena is the home of the Denver Nuggets basketball team. The Nuggets have one NBA title, which they won in 2023.^13,14
• Colorado Rockies: This Major League Baseball team’s home base is Coors Field. In 2007, the Rockies won the National League pennant but eventually lost to the Boston Red Sox.^15,16

If art and comedy are more your scene, there are a few recurring events to consider. These events in Denver include:

• Denver Chalk Art Festival: This is held each year in June in the Golden Triangle Creative District. Hundreds of artists create unique chalk artworks on the pavement.¹⁷
• Cherry Creek Arts Festival: You’ll find this once a year in Cherry Creek North. Around 250 artists share their music, art, and crafts with the public.¹⁸
• Denver Arts Festival: The Denver Arts Festival is in May each year. Held at Central Park, it features fine arts from Colorado and beyond.¹⁹