The 12 best things to do in Greater Denver this weekend
August 21–23, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Greater Denver.
Red Rocks carries the weekend with back-to-back blowouts — Grupo Frontera's Latin pop on Friday and the reggae marquee of Rebelution and Skip Marley on Saturday — while Denver's smaller stages counter with everything from Courtney Barnett's indie rock to Little Feat's farewell run and a salsa night at La Rumba.
Grupo Frontera - Triste Pero Bien C*bron TourFriday · 8:00 PM · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonLatin hitmakers Grupo Frontera bring their Triste Pero Bien Cabrón tour to Red Rocks, pairing regional Mexican sound with pop hooks in one of the country's most scenic amphitheaters.Courtney Barnett (16 and Over)Friday · 8:00 PM · Mission Ballroom · DenverAustralian indie-rock favorite Courtney Barnett headlines Mission Ballroom with support from Zoh Amba, a good chance to catch her sharp, deadpan songwriting live.CaampFriday · 7:00 PM · Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre · EnglewoodOhio folk trio Caamp open a two-night stand at Fiddlers Green, bringing their warm harmonies and campfire-ready songs to the outdoor amphitheater.Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experience (16 and Over)Friday · 8:00 PM · Gothic Theatre · EnglewoodStrangelove recreates the moody synth-pop of Depeche Mode at the Gothic Theatre, a solid pick if you want to dance to the hits without waiting for a reunion tour.Monty Python Spamalot (Touring)Friday · 7:30 PM · Buell Theatre · DenverThe touring production of Monty Python's Spamalot brings its absurdist musical comedy to the Buell Theatre, killer rabbit included.Reggae On The Rocks 2026Saturday · 3:00 PM · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonThe annual Reggae on the Rocks festival stacks the Red Rocks stage with Rebelution, Skip Marley, Third World, Etana and more for a full day of roots and dancehall against the sandstone backdrop.Little Feat: The Last Farewell TourSaturday · 8:00 PM · Paramount Theatre · DenverSouthern-rock road warriors Little Feat roll through the Paramount on their farewell tour, a chance to catch the band's boogie-blues songbook one more time.Sabados Sabrosos!Saturday · 7:00 PM · La Rumba · DenverLa Rumba's Saturday salsa night pairs a live band with top Latin DJs, plus bachata and salsa classes early in the evening if you want a refresher before hitting the floor.Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland GuardiansSaturday · 6:10 PM · Coors Field · DenverThe Rockies host Cleveland at Coors Field, a reliably easy, family-friendly way to spend a summer Saturday night downtown.Colorado Country Music Hall of FameSunday · 2:00 PM · Stampede · AuroraThe Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame takes over the Stampede stage in Aurora with award winners across nine categories, plus dancing to last year's honorees.Guest Recital: Carson Landry, carillonSunday · 5:00 PM · Newman Center for the Performing Arts · DenverCarillonist Carson Landry gives a free recital on the Williams Carillon at the Ritchie Center lawn — an unusual, peaceful way to spend a Sunday afternoon listening to bells ring out over campus.Quicksand and Bane (16 and Over)Sunday · 7:30 PM · Gothic Theatre · EnglewoodPost-hardcore heavyweights Quicksand and Bane team up at the Gothic with support from Soul Blind and Public Opinion, a heavier note to close out the weekend.
Looking for the current weekend? See what’s on in Greater Denver this weekend →
Never miss what’s on.Get Greater Denver’s events in your inbox — daily or weekly. Free.

