From Levity and Deorro at Red Rocks to Sara Bareilles, Hermanos Gutiérrez and Tricky, here’s where to catch live music around Denver October 2–4, 2026.
Levity kicks off Friday at Red Rocks, Hermanos Gutiérrez brings its guitar-driven sound to Mission Ballroom on Saturday, and Sara Bareilles helps close out Sunday at Bellco Theatre. Add country, punk, regional Mexican music, and experimental electronic acts, and there’s plenty of room to build a weekend around your own listening habits.
Here are three concerts to consider each day, followed by more shows happening around the area.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Levity at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Start October with bass music beneath the rocks. Levity’s playful remixes and hard-hitting drops make this a pick for listeners who want Friday night to feel like a release. Bring your dance energy—and a layer for the outdoor evening.
📍 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
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Cameron Whitcomb, Nep and Liam St. John at Fillmore Auditorium
For a Friday built around raw vocals and personal songwriting, head to the Fillmore. Cameron Whitcomb’s country-and-folk sound pairs grit with emotional candor, while Nep and Liam St. John round out a bill with plenty of personality. This is a choice for anyone drawn to story-driven songs.
📍 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, CO 80218
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Michigander and Lighthearted at Bluebird Theater
Michigander brings soaring indie-rock melodies and heartfelt songwriting to the Bluebird, with Lighthearted also on the bill. The appeal is in the balance: big, cathartic choruses in a room that still feels close to the stage. Put this one on your list if guitar music and a good singalong are your ideal Friday combination.
📍 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
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ALSO HAPPENING FRIDAY
- Baauer — Club Vinyl: Trap, bass, and club-ready production.
📍 1082 Broadway, Denver. - Claptone — The Church Nightclub: House grooves from the masked DJ.
📍 1160 Lincoln St., Denver. - Deorro with La Patrona — ReelWorks Denver: An indoor dance-floor option before Deorro’s Saturday Red Rocks date.
📍 1399 35th St., Denver. - Randy Rogers Band — Grizzly Rose: Texas country in Denver’s country-dance institution.
📍 5450 N. Valley Highway, Denver. - The Lawrence Arms — Oriental Theater: Melodic punk with a rough-edged bite.
📍 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver. - MICO and Will Linley — Ogden Theatre: A pop-forward pairing for Friday night.
📍 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. - Holy Priest, Clara Cuvé, and GRAVEDGR — The Junkyard: A hard-hitting electronic lineup.
📍 2323 W. Mulberry Place, Denver. - Bumpin Uglies and Artikal Sound System — Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom: Reggae-rock rhythms and an upbeat bill.
📍 2637 Welton St., Denver. - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers — Gothic Theatre: Southwestern roots-rock with sing-along appeal. 📍 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood.
- Rachel Bochner — Goosetown Tavern: An intimate stop for fans of alternative pop.
📍 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Hermanos Gutiérrez and Y La Bamba at Mission Ballroom
Trade the week’s rush for the spacious, cinematic guitar music of Hermanos Gutiérrez. The brothers’ instrumental interplay gives listeners plenty to get lost in, making this a Saturday choice for anyone who likes a concert to transport them. Y La Bamba adds another reason to arrive for the opening set.
📍 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80216
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Deorro and Alacranes Musical at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Saturday’s Red Rocks bill puts Deorro’s electronic sound alongside Alacranes Musical’s regional Mexican music. It’s a pairing with plenty of dance-floor appeal, whether you’re arriving for the DJ-driven energy or the band’s live performance. For an outdoor night with a different musical mix, keep this one in view.
📍 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
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Tinlicker at Fillmore Auditorium
If your ideal Saturday runs on melody as much as momentum, Tinlicker belongs on the itinerary. The electronic act’s progressive rhythms and atmospheric production offer a dance-floor option built around gradual builds and emotional release. Head to the Fillmore for a night that invites you to settle into the groove.
📍 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, CO 80218
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ALSO HAPPENING SATURDAY
- Built to Spill, Paul Schalda, and Esther Rose — Boulder Theater: Indie rock and songwriter appeal for a Boulder outing. 📍 2032 14th St., Boulder.
- Jane Remover and Dazegxd — Gothic Theatre: Adventurous sounds for listeners drawn to experimental pop and electronic music.
📍 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. - Cardenales de Nuevo León — Stampede: Regional Mexican music in Aurora.
📍 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora. - Mind Enterprises — Ogden Theatre: Synth-driven dance music with retro flair.
📍 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. - West 22nd — Bluebird Theater: An indie-rock option on East Colfax.
📍 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. - Kontravoid and Buzz Kull — HQ: Dark electronic sounds and club energy.
📍 60 S. Broadway, Denver. - Rules (UK) — Larimer Lounge: Catch the UK act in an intimate RiNo room.
📍 2721 Larimer St., Denver. - Dimond Saints, PANDO!, Orenda and huck.jorris — Cervantes’: A bass-focused electronic bill. 📍 2637 Welton St., Denver.
- ADÉLA and Zoe Gitter — Summit: Pop takes the stage on The Red Bottoms Tour.
📍 1902 Blake St., Denver. - Saka — The Church Nightclub: An electronic option for the late-night crowd.
📍 1160 Lincoln St., Denver. - Chasing Abbey — Marquis Theater: Dance-pop energy from the Irish group.
📍 2009 Larimer St., Denver. - Conjunto Relincho — Stampede: Another regional Mexican artist listed for Saturday in Aurora.
📍 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora. - Water Tower — Cervantes’ Other Side: Roots and bluegrass for an acoustic-minded Saturday.
📍 2637 Welton St., Denver. - Grahame Lesh — Levitt Pavilion Denver: An outdoor choice for jam and roots-rock listeners.
📍 1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver. - jackson marshall and brūha — Lost Lake Lounge: Discover a smaller-room bill on East Colfax.
📍 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. - Feng E 馮羿 — Swallow Hill Music: A showcase of expressive ukulele playing.
📍 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. - Serum — Club Vinyl: Drum-and-bass momentum for Saturday night.
📍 1082 Broadway, Denver. - Jeremy Dion: Sensory Friendly Show — Swallow Hill Music: A morning songwriter performance; doors at 10 a.m., show at 11 a.m.
📍 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. - Peytan Porter — Globe Hall: Country songwriting in an intimate setting.
📍 4483 Logan St., Denver. - Jairito Y La Onda, El Welk and Don Chicharrón — Hi-Dive: A three-act bill for a South Broadway night out. 📍 7 S. Broadway, Denver.
Also on the calendar: comedy
Leslie Jones — Paramount Theatre: A stand-up option between concert nights.
📍 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Sara Bareilles at Bellco Theatre
Close out the weekend with the voice and songwriting behind “Love Song,” “Brave” and the musical Waitress. Sara Bareilles brings pop melodies, piano-driven storytelling and emotional range to Bellco Theatre. It’s a Sunday pick for anyone who appreciates a strong vocal performance and songs with something to say.
📍 1100 Stout St., Denver, CO 80204
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Tricky at Bluebird Theater
Sunday takes a darker turn at the Bluebird with Tricky. The Bristol artist’s trip-hop sound pulls together shadowy textures, heavy rhythms and an unmistakable atmosphere. For listeners who want to end the weekend somewhere immersive and unexpected, this is a compelling small-room choice.
📍 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
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Mon Rovîa, Sydney Rose and Sarah Julia at Ogden Theatre
For a gentler landing, Mon Rovîa brings intimate folk songwriting to the Ogden with Sydney Rose and Sarah Julia. His reflective sound makes this a fit for listeners seeking connection through quieter melodies and personal lyrics. Consider it a reason to leave the couch before the workweek begins again.
📍 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218
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ALSO HAPPENING SUNDAY
- MARO — Marquis Theater: Expressive vocals and intimate songwriting.
📍 2009 Larimer St., Denver. - for KING + COUNTRY — Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Contemporary Christian pop
📍 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. - Liz Longley — Swallow Hill Music: A songwriter-focused Sunday outing.
📍 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. - Tom Rush — Swallow Hill Music: Folk storytelling from a longtime performer.
📍 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. - Doom Gong — Lost Lake Lounge: Psychedelic sounds to wrap up the weekend.
📍 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. - Lost Canyons and pink ranger — Skylark Lounge: An intimate double bill on South Broadway.
📍 140 S. Broadway, Denver. - Elizabeth Nichols — Globe Hall: Country songwriting in a neighborhood venue.
📍 4483 Logan St., Denver. - Reynaldo Armas — Stampede: Venezuelan llanera music in Aurora.
📍 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora. - Mike Wird — Cervantes’ Other Side: A Sunday option in Five Points.
📍 2637 Welton St., Denver.
Send this guide to your concert partner and make your October opening weekend a live-music weekend. Check each event’s ticket page for current availability, admission policies, and schedule updates.