From Sex Pistols and Tape B to Sara Landry, Snarky Puppy and Malcolm Todd, here’s where to catch live music around Denver October 9–11, 2026.
Some weekends call for a quiet night. This one makes a convincing case for leaving the house.
Denver’s October 9–11 concert lineup spans punk, bass music, country, jazz and the kind of pop songs you still know by heart. Friday puts Sex Pistols at the Ogden and Tape B at Red Rocks. Saturday offers a choice between Sara Landry’s hard techno, Snarky Puppy’s intricate grooves and Sleeping With Sirens’ cathartic choruses. By Sunday, Malcolm Todd, Cement Gardens and Michelle Branch give the weekend three very different closing notes.
Beyond those picks, smaller rooms across Denver, Englewood, Aurora and Boulder are hosting plenty of reasons to take a chance on something new. Here are three concerts to consider each day, followed by more shows around the area.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter at Ogden Theatre
Punk history comes to Colfax with Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock joined by vocalist Frank Carter. For listeners who like their guitars abrasive and their choruses confrontational, this is Friday’s pick. The appeal goes beyond nostalgia: Carter brings his own presence to songs that helped define British punk.
📍 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218
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Tape B Presents: Hallow Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Let the bass set the tone for your weekend. Tape B’s sound connects hip-hop samples and nostalgic textures with modern dubstep, making Hallow Rocks a natural choice for anyone who wants Friday to end on a drop. Jykl & Hyde, Gentlemens Club, Oliverse and Cozy Kev round out the official bill. Pack a layer for the outdoor evening.
📍 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
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Paul Cauthen at Mission Ballroom
A big voice deserves a big room. Paul Cauthen brings his deep baritone and country swagger to Mission Ballroom on the Book of Paul Tour, with Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille and Tristan Trincado also on the bill. Choose this one for country music with grit, soul and a personality that refuses to fade into the background.
📍 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80216
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ALSO HAPPENING FRIDAY
- Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into Exile — Fillmore Auditorium: A heavy bill spanning melodic death metal and extreme-metal intensity.
📍 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. - Judah & the Lion, Colby and Band of Silver — Summit: Alternative anthems with folk textures and singalong appeal. 📍 1902 Blake St., Denver.
- The Jungle Giants with Morning Silk — Globe Hall: Indie-pop hooks and danceable rhythms in an intimate room. 📍 4483 Logan St., Denver.
- glaive, Tiffany Day and kurtains — Fox Theatre: Internet-era pop, electronic textures and restless alternative sounds. 📍 1135 13th St., Boulder.
- Maceo Plex and Doc Martin — ReelWorks Denver: A Friday built around house, techno and the dance floor. 📍 1399 35th St., Denver.
- The Deslondes — Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox: New Orleans roots music with country, soul and an easygoing swing. 📍 1215 20th St., Denver.
- Holywatr — Gothic Theatre: An option for listeners drawn to heavy guitars and melodic alternative music. 📍 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood.
- Jenna Raine with Jeans and Abigail Osborn — Lost Lake Lounge: Personal pop songwriting in a room that keeps the stage close. 📍 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
- Pertinence and Oblé Reed — Marquis: Hip-hop with an independent spirit and plenty of personality. 📍 2009 Larimer St., Denver.
- The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Kaonashi and Blind Equation — HQ: Mathcore, abrasive riffs and experimental heaviness. 📍 60 S. Broadway, Denver.
- Honey Hounds with Bonfire Dub — Cervantes’ Other Side: Blues-rock energy with a roots-minded addition to the evening. 📍 2637 Welton St., Denver.
- Start Making Sense with Free Whenever — Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom: Talking Heads tribute grooves alongside psychedelic sounds. 📍 2637 Welton St., Denver.
- KAL-EL with Goya — Black Sky Brewery: Heavy, fuzz-soaked riffs for the stoner-rock and doom crowd. 📍 490 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.
- And The Black Feathers, Extended Reach and Heart Shaped Zombie — Lion’s Lair: A three-act bill for a night of discovery on Colfax. 📍 2022 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
- Mvtant, Pink Stiletto and babybaby4ever — Hi-Dive: Dark electronic textures and underground club energy. 📍 7 S. Broadway, Denver.
- nicki walters — Skylark Lounge: A smaller-room option for a Friday spent discovering live music. 📍 140 S. Broadway, Denver.
- Andre Power — The Rooftop at Vinyl: A DJ-led alternative for anyone ready to spend Friday dancing. 📍 1082 Broadway, Denver.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Sara Landry at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Saturday belongs to the dance floor—or, in this case, the amphitheatre. Sara Landry’s hard-techno sound trades gentle background beats for pounding rhythms and relentless momentum. With Pendulum, Supergloss and Lorely Mur on the official lineup, this is a pick for listeners who want a full evening of electronic music beneath the rocks.
📍 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
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Snarky Puppy with Varijashree Venugopal at Mission Ballroom
For a Saturday that rewards close listening without giving up the groove, head to Mission Ballroom. Snarky Puppy moves through jazz, funk and an expansive ensemble sound, with arrangements that offer something new to notice at every turn. Vocalist Varijashree Venugopal joins the bill, adding another reason to arrive for the opening performance.
📍 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80216
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Sleeping With Sirens at Fillmore Auditorium
If your idea of a good Saturday includes singing until your voice gives out, Sleeping With Sirens belongs on the list. The band’s blend of post-hardcore guitars, melodic hooks and Kellin Quinn’s distinctive vocals makes room for both heaviness and emotional release. The An Ending In Itself Tour stops at the Fillmore for an evening suited to longtime fans and anyone whose playlists still lean emo.
📍 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, CO 80218
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ALSO HAPPENING SATURDAY
- gnash — Marquis: Introspective pop and understated melodies for a more personal Saturday soundtrack. 📍 2009 Larimer St., Denver.
- 49 Winchester with Landon Smith — Gothic Theatre: Appalachian country with Southern-rock muscle and soulful vocals. 📍 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood.
- jigitz and Killen — Ogden Theatre: Electronic music with an alternative-pop sensibility. 📍 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
- Hans Williams with Cece Coakley — Bluebird Theater: Reflective songwriting and warm indie-folk melodies. 📍 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
- Ecca Vandal with Speed of Light — Globe Hall: Punk, rock and genre-crossing energy in a compact room. 📍 4483 Logan St., Denver.
- Die Spitz — Boulder Theater: Heavy guitars and a punk spirit for a Boulder night out. 📍 2032 14th St., Boulder.
- Wild Pink with Pearla — Lost Lake Lounge: Atmospheric indie rock paired with imaginative songwriting. 📍 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
- Acid Mothers Temple, Magick Potion and Night Fishing — Hi-Dive: Psychedelic rock for listeners ready to follow the music somewhere stranger. 📍 7 S. Broadway, Denver.
- Twiztid with buffalo_farm — Summit: Horrorcore rap that fits October’s darker mood. 📍 1902 Blake St., Denver.
- Amélie Farren, Lilith Max and Rabbitology — Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox: Three distinct songwriting voices on the Three Wishes Tour. 📍 1215 20th St., Denver.
- Octave Cat with Atlas Radio — Cervantes’ Other Side: Synths, jazz influences and exploratory grooves. 📍 2637 Welton St., Denver.
- Opal In Sky with Levels and Mirrorcell — HQ: A heavy-music option for fans of metalcore and melodic intensity. 📍 60 S. Broadway, Denver.
- Pink Fuzz with The Well and Tart — Federal Theatre: Fuzz-heavy rock with a strong local connection. 📍 3830 N. Federal Blvd., Denver.
- Nifra — Club Vinyl: Driving trance and progressive energy for a late-night dance-floor outing. 📍 1082 Broadway, Denver.
- The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight — Buell Theatre: Rock and metal songs reimagined through orchestral arrangements and a candlelit presentation. 📍 1350 Curtis St., Denver.
- Colorado Symphony: Bernstein and Ravel with Andrew Litton — Boettcher Concert Hall: An orchestral evening featuring music by Stravinsky, Bernstein and Ravel. 📍 1000 14th St., Denver.
- Roberto Tapia — Stampede: Regional Mexican music for a Saturday night in Aurora. 📍 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora.
- WillO — Larimer Lounge: An intimate RiNo stop for listeners looking beyond the weekend’s biggest rooms. 📍 2721 Larimer St., Denver.
- Alt8 — The Rooftop at Vinyl: Techno momentum for a late Saturday night. 📍 1082 Broadway, Denver.
- BEES//// with Spyderland — Skylark Lounge: A two-act bill for discovering music on South Broadway. 📍 140 S. Broadway, Denver.
- Matteo Lane and Bob the Drag Queen — Paramount Theatre: A comedy detour between concerts, with two Saturday performances listed. 📍 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Cement Gardens with Pouya and Paleface Swiss at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sunday’s Red Rocks lineup brings rap and heavy music into the same space. Cement Gardens features Pouya, Paleface Swiss, Freddie Dredd, Ramirez, PeelingFlesh, Terror Reid, Kxllswxtch, Fat Nick and Druidess. For listeners who move between underground hip-hop and punishing guitar music, this is the weekend’s most direct invitation to hear both on one bill.
📍 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465
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Malcolm Todd with 54 Ultra at Mission Ballroom
Close the weekend with a groove. Malcolm Todd’s alternative R&B and pop sound pairs conversational vocals with melodies that settle in quickly. His Do That Again Tour brings him to Mission Ballroom with 54 Ultra, making this a Sunday choice for listeners who prefer their end-of-weekend soundtrack smooth, playful and easy to move to.
📍 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80216
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Michelle Branch with SASAMI at Boulder Theater
Some songs take you straight back to the first time you heard them. Michelle Branch’s Everywhere And Back Again Tour offers a Sunday built around the singer-songwriter whose catalog includes “Everywhere,” “All You Wanted” and “Goodbye to You.” SASAMI joins the bill for a pairing that connects familiar pop-rock melodies with a more adventurous alternative edge.
Ticket note: The venue lists this show as sold out as of October 6. Check the official page for any updates.
📍 2032 14th St., Boulder, CO 80302
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ALSO HAPPENING SUNDAY
- Osees with Traps PS — Ogden Theatre: Garage rock, psychedelia and restless rhythmic energy. 📍 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.
- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus with Years Down and Adolla — Federal Theatre: Emo and post-hardcore for anyone keeping the weekend loud. 📍 3830 N. Federal Blvd., Denver.
- Hovvdy — Globe Hall: Warm, understated indie songs in an intimate setting. 📍 4483 Logan St., Denver.
- hey, nothing with Crisis Crew — Gothic Theatre: Folk-rooted indie songwriting with an emotional pull. 📍 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood.
- Próxima Parada — Levitt Pavilion: Soulful grooves and an outdoor option for your Sunday plans. 📍 1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver.
- Cheekface — Marquis: Wry lyrics and wiry indie-rock rhythms. 📍 2009 Larimer St., Denver.
- Nahko and Medicine for the People — Stampede: Roots-minded songs and a communal live-music atmosphere. 📍 2430 S. Havana St., Aurora.
- Precocious Neophyte with EXHALER and SHORTS — Fox Theatre: Shoegaze and alternative textures for a Boulder outing. 📍 1135 13th St., Boulder.
- Salin — Cervantes’: A groove-driven option combining funk, jazz and global influences. 📍 2637 Welton St., Denver. Confirm the room with the venue; listings differ between the Ballroom and Other Side.
- Red Elvises — HQ: Rock ’n’ roll with a playful streak. 📍 60 S. Broadway, Denver.
- Lil Maru — Roxy Theatre: Melodic hip-hop to wrap up the weekend. 📍 2549 Welton St., Denver.
Save this guide, send it to your concert partner and find the show that makes Monday’s alarm worth it. Check event pages before heading out for current schedules, age restrictions and availability.