16 Things to Do in Denver This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Music & Nightlife

GRiZ at Red Rocks (Night 2)

Electronic music star GRiZ returns for night two of his sold-out Red Rocks run with an outdoor set at one of the world's most iconic amphitheaters.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO

Sweet Pill w/ Deux Visages

Indie rock act Sweet Pill performs with Deux Visages at the intimate Oriental Theater.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Oriental Theater, Denver

Taylor Tomlinson at Comedy Works Downtown

Rising comedy star Taylor Tomlinson brings her headline set to Comedy Works Downtown for a multi-night run.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:30 PM · Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St, Denver

Nerd Roast: A Roast of The Super Mario Bros.

Local comedians roast the Super Mario Bros. universe in this themed comedy showcase at Denver Comedy Underground, with free pizza included.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30 PM · Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St, Denver

Festivals & Special Events

The Colorado Folklore Dance Festival

A multi-day celebration of folk dance traditions from around the world, featuring performances and workshops at the Buell Theatre.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex

Spirit of Japan Denver 2026

Denver celebrates Japanese food, sake, and culture in a special festival event spotlighted by 303 Magazine.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Denver

Date Night

Cactus Cat at Dazzle

Cactus Cat performs a jazz-adjacent set at Dazzle, Denver's beloved jazz lounge inside the Arts Complex.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Dazzle, 1080 14th St, Denver

Denver Wine Walk 2026

An exquisite evening of unlimited pours from Colorado wineries and cideries along the city's most vibrant alleyway, with commemorative glassware included.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:00 PM · Downtown Denver

Free Events

16 LIVE: Free DJ and Dance Parties on 16th St

Iconic Colorado DJs, artists, and dancers take over Glenarm Plaza for a free outdoor DJ battle and dance party celebrating Denver's creative culture.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:00 PM · Glenarm Plaza, Downtown Denver

First Fridays Creator Market at Stanley Marketplace

Stanley Marketplace hosts its monthly First Fridays Creator Market, showcasing local makers, artists, and vendors.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Stanley Marketplace, Denver

Live From Five Points

A free multi-day outdoor music and arts event celebrating the legendary Five Points neighborhood and its deep cultural heritage.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Five Points, Denver

Arts & Culture

Vessel: A Gathering of Clay, Craft & Ceremony

An intimate multi-day gathering celebrating clay, craft, and ceremony at Oasis in Denver.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Oasis, Denver

Sequesterings at Center for Visual Art, MSU Denver

A free exhibition challenging viewers to confront the ecological crisis through reclaimed and transformed materials by 10 environmental artist-stewards, on view through October 24.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Center for Visual Art, MSU Denver, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver

Visions West Contemporary: Hansel, Gretel and the Wolf by Anne Siems

Opening reception for acclaimed artist Anne Siems' provocative new body of work reimagining fairy tale figures as modern-day resistance fighters.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Visions West Contemporary, Denver

Defying Gravity: The Best of Broadway

The Colorado Symphony performs beloved Broadway hits in this special concert at Boettcher Concert Hall.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex

Family-Friendly

Colorado Folklore Dance Festival Showcase

A youth and children's company showcase as part of the Colorado Folklore Dance Festival at Buell Theatre.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex