The 12 best things to do in Greater Denver this weekend

This weekend brings standout live music across multiple genres and venues, plus some distinctly Denver happenings like the Garden Brothers Circus and a special mezcal tasting. Whether you're after rock tributes, electronic beats, country, or theatre, there's real substance to choose from.

JHUGEL PRESENTS MAKE THE GIRLS DANCEFriday · 2:00 PM · JUNKYARD · DenverMake the Girls Dance brings a weekend-launching dance party to Junkyard on Friday night. The tiered ticket system means you can find your price point for a solid evening of electronic-driven fun.FAArch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder: Wrath Across North America 2026Friday · 5:00 PM · Fillmore Auditorium · DenverArch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder at the Fillmore is a heavy metal event with two seasoned touring bands. Ages 16+ with valid ID; if you're into this world, it's a Friday night statement.SMJudah & the LionFriday · 6:30 PM · Summit Music Hall · DenverJudah & the Lion at Summit Music Hall brings an all-ages Friday show with doors at 6:30 PM. The band brings folk-pop energy and a genuine crowd connection that makes for a warm Friday night.OTSex Pistols (16 & Over)Friday · 8:30 PM · Ogden Theatre · DenverSex Pistols at the Ogden on Friday night (16+) is a significant punk moment—one of the genre's defining acts in a storied Denver venue. Frank Carter opens.CMStart Making Sense (Talking Heads Tribute) 16 and OverFriday · 8:00 PM · Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom · DenverStart Making Sense, a Talking Heads tribute, plays Cervantes on Friday with Free Whenever opening. It's a fun, accessible entry into post-punk joy for fans of smart, rhythmic rock.DMDel Maguey Mezcal Tasting & DJ PartyFriday · 7:00 PM · EdgewaterThe Del Maguey Mezcal tasting and DJ party on Friday evening at Edgewater Public Market's rooftop is a casual, social way to spend early Friday with a local DJ and good spirits.FASleeping With Sirens: An Ending In Itself TourSaturday · 6:00 PM · Fillmore Auditorium · DenverSleeping With Sirens plays the Fillmore on Saturday with all ages welcome and doors at 6 PM. The band delivers energetic pop-punk appeal; a solid Saturday night for the younger crowd and fans.MBSnarky Puppy (16+ Event)Saturday · 8:00 PM · Mission Ballroom · DenverSnarky Puppy at Mission Ballroom on Saturday (16+) is a must for jazz-fusion and instrumental music enthusiasts. The band's musicianship and live energy are genuinely special.BRThat Eighties BandSaturday · 8:00 PM · Buffalo Rose · GoldenThat Eighties Band at Buffalo Rose in Golden on Saturday brings a dedicated '80s throwback with high-energy hits from Journey, Bon Jovi, and The Cure. A fun, sing-along kind of evening.GCGolden’s Original ChiliFestSaturday · 12:00 AM · Golden City Brewery · GoldenGolden's Original ChiliFest at Golden City Brewery on Saturday is the 30th year of this community fundraiser. Twelve chefs compete, beer flows, and it benefits the local food pantry—real community spirit.GMLive Music with Jeff GoodwinSunday · 3:00 PM · The Golden Mill · GoldenJeff Goodwin brings live country music to The Golden Mill on Sunday from 3–6 PM. A Golden native with a fun, high-energy sound playing in a relaxed, local brewery setting.OTOsees (16 and Over)Sunday · 8:00 PM · Ogden Theatre · DenverOsees at the Ogden on Sunday (16+) with Traps PS opening is for fans of inventive, high-energy alternative rock. The band's live shows are known for raw intensity and experimental spirit.

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