JunkYard Denver—the 12,000-capacity open-air venue tucked between the 6th Avenue overpass and Meow Wolf at 1500 Zuni St—launches its 2026 season with a two-night Opening Weekend that cements the site’s ambitions as a major player in Denver’s live-music scene. The kickoff brings trance royalty Armin van Buuren this Friday, May 15 (5 PM), and rising-tech-house heavyweight Chris Stussy on Saturday, May 16 (2 PM), supported by a deep roster of regional and international talent.
For tickets and summer line-up go HERE
Friday’s headline act is Armin van Buuren, a five-time DJ Mag No. 1 who helped define modern trance with euphoric builds, cinematic breakdowns, and a career spanning festivals, radio, and studio collaborations. His set at JunkYard is billed as a prime opportunity for longtime trance fans and newcomers alike to experience stadium-scaled melody and energy in a more intimate, open-air setting.
With support acts Benwal, Superstrings, and Adam Stark
Saturday spotlights Chris Stussy, the U.K.-born producer and DJ whose slick blend of house, tech-house, and club-ready hooks has propelled him into major festival slots and peak-time DJ booths worldwide. Stussy’s groove-first approach is ideal for an afternoon-to-evening festival flow, promising heavy-hitting drops and peak-time dancefloor moments as the sun sets over the venue.
With support acts Beltran, Chloé Caillet, Toman, Paramida, & OWIE b2b GS5
Whether you come for trance nostalgia, peak-time house bangers or to scope out a compelling new venue, JunkYard Denver’s Opening Weekend is a must-attend moment for Denver’s 2026 live-music calendar.
For tickets and summer line-up go HERE