The 12 best things to do in Greater Denver this weekend

September 25–27, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Greater Denver.

This weekend leans hard into live music, from mariachi and Latin rock throwdowns to a Red Rocks headliner and a Golden brewery jamboree, with comedy, drag, and a Broncos game rounding things out.

ELEFANTE EN CONCIERTOFriday · 10:00 PM · Stampede · AuroraOne of Latin rock's most iconic bands takes over Stampede for a night built on nostalgia and big singalong hits — expect energy from the first note.Sequesterings ExhibitionFriday · 10:00 PM · Center for Visual Art (CVA) · DenverTen contemporary artists turn discarded materials into pointed commentary on ecology and human impact at Center for Visual Art, a good pick if you want a thoughtful Friday night out.SEBS – Prospa After Show at Larimer LoungeFriday · 11:55 PM · Larimer Lounge · DenverSEBS and Prospa keep the night going with a late after-show set at Larimer Lounge, a solid stop for electronic and dance music fans.Big Gigantic w/ The Funk HuntersSaturday · 6:00 PM · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonDenver's own genre-blurring duo Big Gigantic headlines Red Rocks with The Funk Hunters and Motifv in support — a dance-heavy night in one of the best settings around.MariachazoSaturday · 8:00 PM · Paramount Theatre · DenverMariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan share the Paramount stage together, a rare double bill of two of mariachi music's most celebrated names.Panda FestSaturday · 10:00 AM · Civic Center Park · DenverCivic Center Park hosts one of the country's biggest outdoor Asian food festivals this weekend, with tastings, art, and market fairs spanning traditions from across Asia.Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto with Garrick Ohlsson & Rune Bergmann (2026-09-26)Saturday · 7:30 PM · Colorado Symphony · DenverPianist Garrick Ohlsson joins the Colorado Symphony and conductor Rune Bergmann for Rachmaninoff's towering Third Piano Concerto, paired with Svendsen and Sibelius.Ralph Barbosa (Sat Sep 26, 4:00 PM)Saturday · 4:00 PM · Comedy Works Downtown at Larimer Square · DenverComedy Works marks its 45th anniversary with a set from Ralph Barbosa, whose disarming, laid-back style has made him one of stand-up's most talked-about rising names.Latin Music Summer Series Finale: Double FeatureSunday · 12:00 PM · The Golden Mill · GoldenThe Golden Mill wraps its Latin Music Summer Series with a double bill led by an internationally recognized Venezuelan harpist — a fitting close to the season.Rocky Horror Drag ShowSunday · 2:00 PM · Denver Improv · DenverJessica LaWhor hosts a glitter-and-fishnets Rocky Horror tribute at Denver Improv, complete with Time Warp singalongs and full drag spectacle.Wild West Pub CrawlSunday · 11:00 AM · Golden History Tours · GoldenGolden History Tours leads a rowdy walk through the town's saloons and Wild West stories, with three drinks included along the route.HALF PRICE: Denver Broncos v Los Angeles RamsSunday · 6:20 PM · Empower Field At Mile High · DenverCatch the Broncos take on the Rams at Empower Field with half-price tickets available — an easy way to spend a Sunday afternoon at Mile High.

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