From Zach Bryan at Empower Field and Mt. Joy at Red Rocks on Friday to LCD Soundsystem at Red Rocks on Saturday and Sunday, August 14–16 brings a packed lineup of major touring artists, electronic acts, hip-hop, country, indie rock, and late-night dance parties across Denver and the surrounding area.
Whether you’re looking for a massive outdoor concert, a night at one of Denver’s legendary intimate venues or something new to add to your playlist, these are the shows worth knowing about this weekend.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Zach Bryan with Ryan Bingham
📍 Empower Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204
One of the weekend’s biggest shows comes Friday night when Zach Bryan takes over Empower Field with Ryan Bingham. Known for his emotionally charged songwriting and blend of country, folk, and Americana, Bryan has become one of the biggest names in modern country music.
Bingham, the Americana singer-songwriter and actor behind hits including “Southside of Heaven,” makes for a fitting opener.
Mt. Joy with Leif Vollebekk + Arcy Drive
📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre
18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
Mt. Joy brings its indie-rock sound to one of Colorado’s most iconic stages Friday night. The band will be joined by Leif Vollebekk and Arcy Drive, creating a stacked evening for fans of alternative and indie music.
If you’re looking for the quintessential Colorado summer concert experience, this one checks all the boxes: live music, Red Rocks and a sunset over the foothills.
Nicky Romero
📍 The Church Nightclub
1160 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Ready to trade the amphitheater for the dance floor? Dutch DJ and producer Nicky Romero heads to The Church on Friday night. Expect an electronic-heavy set and a late-night crowd at one of Denver’s most recognizable nightlife venues.
ALSO HAPPENING FRIDAY
- Rebirth Brass Band — Levitt Pavilion Denver
- ISOxo with Aleko — Mission Ballroom
- Rio Da Yung OG — Summit
- Elephante — Club Vinyl
- DWLLRS — Globe Hall
- Spencer Crandall — Number 38
- RIOT TEN with Mongrel, Joust + Sleazy Lettuce — Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
- Josh Ward — Grizzly Rose
- thebandfriday — Globe Hall
- Native Daughters + Suicide Cages — Federal Theatre
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
LCD Soundsystem with Feist + Victoryland
📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre
18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
LCD Soundsystem returns to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for an outdoor night of dance-rock, electronic grooves and indie anthems. The legendary New York group will be joined by Canadian singer-songwriter Feist and Victoryland, making this one of the weekend’s biggest live music events.
Mt. Joy with Arcy Drive
📍 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, CO 80111
Philadelphia-born indie rock favorites Mt. Joy bring their expansive, feel-good sound to Fiddler’s Green. With Arcy Drive opening, expect an evening built around sing-along choruses, melodic guitar and festival-ready energy.
Mat Zo
📍 Club Vinyl
1209 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Electronic music fans can head downtown for a late-night set from Mat Zo, the British producer and DJ known for blending progressive house, trance, drum and bass and other electronic influences into his sound.
📸 @mat_zo
WILLIS with zzzahara + The Flooks
📍 Bluebird Theater
3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
WILLIS heads to the Bluebird Theater with zzzahara and The Flooks for an intimate night of alternative and indie sounds. The Colfax venue is a natural fit for fans looking to discover artists outside the arena circuit.
📸 Instagram: @willis
ALSO HAPPENING SATURDAY
- Goodbye June — Black Sheep
- Driveways with Like Roses + ACTION/ADVENTURE — Summit
- Texas Hippie Coalition — Federal Theatre
- Casket Cassette + Stare Away — Skylark Lounge
- Playlunch + yagki — Lost Lake Lounge
- Circling Over, Acid Sentence, tunnel jumper, Mf Ruckus, Old Deer + King Rat — Oriental Theater
- Hand Turkey — Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
- Perpetual Motion — Vine Street Pub
- Parlour Magic — HQ Denver
- Kanales + Banda La Exclusiva — Stampede
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Luh Tyler
📍 Marquis Theater
2009 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205
Rising rapper Luh Tyler brings his contemporary hip-hop sound to the Marquis Theater Sunday. The smaller venue offers an opportunity to see the young artist up close before his stages get even bigger.
Silverada with Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir
📍 Levitt Pavilion Denver
1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Spend the final night of the weekend outside with Silverada, joined by Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir. The country-rock lineup makes Levitt Pavilion a strong Sunday destination for anyone who wants to wind down with live music.
Vandoliers with Mya Byrne
📍 Hi-Dive
7 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Texas punk-country outfit Vandoliers brings its energetic blend of country, punk and rock to Hi-Dive with Mya Byrne. It’s an excellent choice for anyone looking for something outside the standard Sunday-night concert.
ALSO HAPPENING SUNDAY
- LCD Soundsystem with Feist + Victoryland — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Nine Vicious — Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom
- Bely y Beto — Bellco Theatre
- Cole Hemstreet + The Ephinjis — Globe Hall
- Azzecca — Club Vinyl
- El Malilla — The Church Nightclub
Before heading out, check the individual event page for the latest ticket availability, set times and venue information.