Memorial Day weekend in Colorado is stacked with massive Red Rocks performances, legendary post-punk icons, high-energy EDM takeovers and underground local shows spread across Denver and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a dance floor until sunrise, a nostalgic rock set or a night discovering rising local talent, this weekend’s concert calendar offers something for every kind of music fan.
From Fisher and Alabama Shakes at Red Rocks to Steve Aoki, Qveen Herby and Echo & The Bunnymen in Denver, here are the concerts worth adding to your Memorial Day weekend plans.
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Friday, May 22
Echo & The Bunnymen at Mission Ballroom
British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen bring decades of atmospheric alternative classics to Mission Ballroom this Friday. Known for songs like “The Killing Moon” and “Lips Like Sugar,” the band continues to influence generations of indie and alternative artists.
Artist Bio: Formed in Liverpool in 1978, Echo & The Bunnymen became one of the defining bands of the post-punk era. Fronted by Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, the group is celebrated for blending dark lyricism with cinematic guitar work.
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Steve Aoki at The Church Nightclub
If your Memorial Day weekend starts with EDM chaos and champagne showers, Steve Aoki’s Denver stop is likely already on your radar. Expect a high-energy party packed with festival anthems, remixes and nonstop crowd interaction.
Artist Bio: Grammy-nominated producer and DJ Steve Aoki has become one of dance music’s biggest global names through collaborations with artists like BTS, Linkin Park and Kid Cudi. He’s known for his explosive live performances and genre-crossing productions.
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Seven Lions at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Seven Lions returns to Red Rocks with his signature blend of melodic dubstep, trance and cinematic bass music. The producer’s immersive visuals and emotionally driven sound continue to make him one of electronic music’s most sought-after live acts.
Artist Bio: Jeff Montalvo, professionally known as Seven Lions, emerged from the electronic scene with a distinct melodic style that merges trance, dubstep and progressive house. His label Ophelia Records has become a major platform for melodic bass artists.
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Thy Art Is Murder and Carnifex at Ogden Theatre
Metal fans can expect one of the weekend’s heaviest lineups as deathcore powerhouses Thy Art Is Murder and Carnifex take over the Ogden Theatre alongside Bodysnatcher, Ingested and more.
Artist Bio: Australian deathcore band Thy Art Is Murder gained international recognition for their aggressive sound and politically charged themes. Carnifex has remained a staple of the American deathcore scene since the mid-2000s.
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Turnpike Troubadours at Las Colonias Park
For fans heading west, Turnpike Troubadours bring their Red Dirt country sound to Grand Junction with support from Rattlesnake Milk.
Artist Bio: Turnpike Troubadours are known for blending country, folk and Southern rock storytelling into emotionally rich live performances. The Oklahoma group has become one of Americana’s most respected touring acts.
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J. Worra at Club Vinyl
Chicago-born DJ and producer J. Worra brings a late-night house music set to Club Vinyl with grooves built for Memorial Day weekend dance floors.
Artist Bio: J. Worra has become a rising force in house music through releases on labels like Insomniac and Realm Records. Her sound blends tech house rhythms with underground club influences.
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Saturday, May 23
Fisher at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
One of the weekend’s biggest dance events arrives Saturday as Fisher takes over Red Rocks. Expect booming basslines, viral tracks and a packed amphitheater dancing from start to finish.
Artist Bio: Australian DJ Fisher exploded onto the global dance scene with tracks like “Losing It.” His playful personality and infectious tech-house productions have made him a festival favorite worldwide.
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Qveen Herby at Mission Ballroom
Qveen Herby brings her genre-bending mix of rap, pop and empowerment anthems to Mission Ballroom in what’s expected to be one of the weekend’s most visually dynamic performances.
Artist Bio: Formerly one-half of pop duo Karmin, Qveen Herby reinvented herself as a solo artist with a style that fuses hip-hop, soul and fashion-forward performance art.
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Cradle of Filth and Suffocation at Gothic Theatre
Extreme metal icons Cradle of Filth and Suffocation unite for a brutal night at the Gothic Theatre.
Artist Bio: Cradle of Filth helped shape modern extreme metal through gothic theatricality and black-metal influences. Suffocation remains one of the pioneering bands behind technical death metal.
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JAUZ at The Church
Bass-heavy drops and festival energy take over The Church as JAUZ headlines one of Saturday’s biggest club events.
Artist Bio: JAUZ rose through the EDM world by blending house, dubstep and bass music into what he calls “shark squad” energy. His sets are known for genre-hopping unpredictability.
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The Dø at Treehouse
French-Finnish indie duo The Dø brings experimental pop and art-rock textures to one of Denver’s more intimate venues.
Artist Bio: The Dø gained international acclaim for mixing indie pop with orchestral and electronic elements. Their music frequently crosses language and genre boundaries.
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Robert Lester Folsom at Globe Hall
Cult singer-songwriter Robert Lester Folsom performs at Globe Hall alongside rising Americana artist Kassi Valazza.
Artist Bio: Robert Lester Folsom became a rediscovered underground folk favorite decades after originally recording his cult classic album Music and Dreams.
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Dressy Bessy at Meow Wolf Denver
Denver indie-pop staples Dressy Bessy return with fuzzy guitars, danceable rhythms and local nostalgia.
Artist Bio: Formed in Denver in the late ’90s, Dressy Bessy became known for upbeat indie-pop melodies and garage-rock energy.
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Space Wizard at Ogden Theatre
Bass music fans can expect heavy drops and immersive visuals during Space Wizard’s Saturday performance.
Artist Bio: Space Wizard has gained momentum within the experimental bass scene through dark fantasy-inspired production and energetic festival sets.
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Ana Popovic at Buffalo Rose
Award-winning blues guitarist Ana Popovic brings virtuoso musicianship and soulful vocals to Golden.
Artist Bio: Serbian blues guitarist Ana Popovic is internationally respected for her technical guitar work and modern take on blues-rock traditions.
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Sunday, May 24
Alabama Shakes at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
One of the weekend’s most anticipated shows arrives Sunday as Alabama Shakes performs at Red Rocks with JJ Grey & Mofro.
Artist Bio: Led by powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard, Alabama Shakes blends blues, soul, garage rock and Southern influences into Grammy-winning music that helped redefine modern rock in the 2010s.
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Benny Benassi at The Church Nightclub
Italian electronic legend Benny Benassi keeps Memorial Day weekend moving with a late-night dance set at The Church.
Artist Bio: Benny Benassi became a global EDM icon with the release of “Satisfaction,” helping shape the electro-house movement of the early 2000s.
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CID at Club Vinyl
Grammy-winning producer CID brings his polished house sound to Club Vinyl Sunday night.
Artist Bio: New York producer CID has earned acclaim for club-ready house productions and remixes, including work with Kaskade and Don Diablo.
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Disney at Boettcher Concert Hall
For a family-friendly option, Disney-themed performances arrive at Boettcher Concert Hall with orchestral arrangements celebrating beloved soundtracks.
Artist Bio: Disney concert experiences combine live orchestral music with iconic film scores spanning generations of animated classics.
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Shook Twins at Roots Music Project
Indie-folk duo Shook Twins brings harmonies, storytelling and experimental folk instrumentation to Boulder.
Artist Bio: Identical twins Katelyn and Laurie Shook have become favorites in the indie-folk scene through whimsical songwriting and emotionally rich performances.
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Buffalo Nichols at Hi-Dive
Modern blues artist Buffalo Nichols delivers raw storytelling and stripped-down guitar work at Hi-Dive.
Artist Bio: Milwaukee-based blues musician Buffalo Nichols is known for blending traditional blues structures with contemporary themes and introspective songwriting.
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No matter your soundtrack for Memorial Day weekend — EDM at Red Rocks, underground punk in Denver or indie folk in Boulder — Colorado’s live music scene is entering summer at full volume.