4 Things to Do in Denver This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Goose at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Night 1)

Jam band Goose takes the iconic Red Rocks stage for the first of two nights in Morrison.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO

Festivals & Special Events

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

One of Denver's most beloved annual cultural festivals returns to Sloan's Lake for a weekend of dragon boat racing, Asian food, and live entertainment.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Sloan's Lake Park, Denver

Arts & Culture

Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism at Denver Botanic Gardens

World-renowned sculptor Jaume Plensa's monumental outdoor and indoor exhibition at Denver Botanic Gardens runs through September 7th — a rare chance to see his large-scale work.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street

Free Events

September Pay-What-You-Wish Day at Clyfford Still Museum

Explore the Clyfford Still Museum's world-class collection for as little as one penny during the First Friday Pay-What-You-Wish Day, with free mini-tours included.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Clyfford Still Museum, Denver