The 12 best things to do in Greater Denver this weekend

October 2–4, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Greater Denver.

This weekend brings together live music across every venue type—from intimate performances at Golden's Buffalo Rose to headline shows at Red Rocks and downtown Denver's theaters—alongside a Wine Festival, Oktoberfest, and the return of Good Night, Oscar.

Holy PriestFriday · 5:00 PM · JUNKYARD · DenverHoly Priest at JUNKYARD on Friday night offers a chance to catch live music in one of Denver's grittier venues, with tiered GA pricing to fit your budget.Golden Hour: Music & Art – October 2026Friday · 6:00 PM · Foothills Art Center · GoldenGolden Hour: Music & Art at Foothills Art Center Friday evening combines live music with art in a relaxed, intimate setting—and kids get in free.Cameron Whitcomb - Kingdom of Fear TourFriday · 6:00 PM · Fillmore Auditorium · DenverCameron Whitcomb brings his Kingdom of Fear Tour to the Fillmore on Friday, doors at 6pm, all ages welcome.Golden Wine FestivalSaturday · 11:00 AM · Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex & Trail · GoldenThe Golden Wine Festival on Saturday features Colorado wines, local vendors, and artisan goods in one of Golden's most scenic settings.Super Cruise Saturday at Golden OutpostSaturday · 2:00 PM · The Golden Hayride Outpost · GoldenSuper Cruise Saturday at Golden Outpost is free and open to the public—watch cars cruise South Golden Road while enjoying cold drinks, food trucks, and live music.Palisade Grand Opening!Saturday · 11:00 AM · Palisade, 691 · GoldenPalisade's Grand Opening in Golden on Saturday brings 14 beers on tap and live music from Pick & Howl from 4–7pm, celebrating their new location.Rufus Wainwright - WANTED: Judy GarlandSaturday · 7:30 PM · Boettcher Hall · DenverRufus Wainwright performs WANTED: Judy Garland with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Boettcher Hall on Saturday night—a rare orchestral collaboration.DeorroSaturday · 7:30 PM · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonDeorro at Red Rocks on Saturday night offers a dance music experience in one of the world's most iconic concert settings.Oktoberfest at The Golden Mill 2026Sunday · 12:00 PM · The Golden Mill · GoldenOktoberfest at The Golden Mill on Sunday (12–3pm) celebrates its 6th year with live music, steins raised, and festive vibes in Golden.Chamber Music Concert at the Studio Loft (2026-10-04)Sunday · 1:00 PM · Colorado Symphony · DenverChamber Music Concert at the Colorado Symphony's Studio Loft on Sunday features Stravinsky's L'Histoire du soldat in an intimate setting—classical meets jazz and folk.Good Night, OscarSunday · 2:00 PM · Miners Alley Performing Arts Center · GoldenGood Night, Oscar closes out the weekend at Miners Alley in Golden on Sunday—Doug Wright's award-winning dramedy set during a 1958 live broadcast.Buffalo Rose Live Music Recurring WeeklySunday · 5:30 PM · Buffalo Rose · GoldenBuffalo Rose in Golden offers live music Friday through Sunday (5:30–8:30pm Fri & Sat, 4:30–7:30pm Sun) as a reliable spot for local performers and a relaxed evening out.

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