Things To Do In Denver This Weekend (Sep 11-13)

Whether you’re planning a date night, exploring with friends, or looking for family-friendly activities, our guide to the best things to do in Denver this weekend covers the top events in music, food, fashion, art, and culture happening Sept. 11- 13, 2026.

Here’s where to go, what to see, and what not to miss.

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ASPEN FASHION WEEK

Aspen Fashion Week 2026

Aspen is getting ready for another stylish fall as Aspen Fashion Week returns September 24–27, 2026, bringing designers, brands, fashion lovers, and creatives together for four days of fashion, events, and unforgettable experiences.
Plan your weekend getaway around Aspen Fashion Week this September


MUSIC EVENTS

Read: Denver Is Packed With Concerts This Weekend – Here Are the Shows to See

Global Dance Festival 2026 – 9/11

When: Sep 11, 4:00 p.m. Where: LVC Festival Grounds Cost: $165+ The Lowdown: 

Global Dance Festival kicks off the weekend with one of the city’s biggest electronic music gatherings. The festival brings DJs, producers, and dance-music fans together for a full day of high-energy sets and festival-scale production.

Tame Impala with Dominic Fike

When: Sep 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Ball Arena Cost: $125+ The Lowdown: 

Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala brings its psychedelic pop and electronic-rock sound to Ball Arena with Dominic Fike joining the bill. Expect a large-scale production built around Tame Impala’s dreamy, immersive sound.

Tiësto at Global Dance Festival

When: Sep 12, 4:00 p.m. Where: LVC Festival Grounds Cost: $165+ The Lowdown: 

Global Dance Festival continues Saturday with one of electronic music’s biggest names. Tiësto’s decades-spanning career has made him a fixture of dance music, from early trance records to massive festival anthems and contemporary EDM hits.

Brandi Carlile with Stephen Wilson Jr.

When: Sep 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre Cost: $200+ The Lowdown: 

Brandi Carlile returns to Red Rocks for another night of powerful vocals, roots-inspired songwriting and emotional live performances. Stephen Wilson Jr. opens the evening.

Kelela

When: Sep 13, 8:00 p.m. Where: Gothic Theatre Cost: $50+ The Lowdown: 

R&B and electronic music artist Kelela brings her genre-blurring sound to the Gothic Theatre. Her atmospheric approach to vocals, club music and contemporary R&B makes this one of Sunday’s more intimate alternatives to the weekend’s larger outdoor shows.


FOOD EVENTS

Rooftop Wine Dinner with Kartveli Wines

When: Sep 11, 5:30 p.m. Where: Apple Blossom 1776 Champa Street Denver, Cost: $120 per person The Lowdown: 

The night begins with a traditional Georgian Supra, pairing beautiful Georgian wines selected by Kartveli Wines with a five-course, farm-to-table Georgian-inspired menu from Apple Blossom. After dinner, stay for the rooftop after-party featuring an open bar, cocktails featuring Georgian spirits, DJ and live music, and a Georgian wine raffle.

Sunset Sessions

When: Sep 11, 5:00 p.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Denver 1111 14th Street Cost: Free The Lowdown: 

Sip curated cocktails, enjoy seasonal bites, and settle into the rhythm of the evening as the Mile High City shifts from day to dusk.

Denver BrunchFest

When: Sep 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Bear Creek Distillery – 1879 S Acoma St Cost: $88+ The Lowdown: 

Each year, brunch lovers gather together for the biggest, most epic bottomless brunch in town: BrunchFest! This is the ultimate Sunday Funday for local foodies who like to brunch SO hard.

2026 Fall Colorado Wine Walk

When: Sep 12, 6:00 p.m. Where: Dairy Block 1800 Wazee St. Cost: $60+ The Lowdown: 

This event will run from 7 to 10 PM, with VIP access starting at 6 PM. Hosted at the Dairy Block by Blanchard Family Wines, indulge in and purchase Colorado’s finest wines.

Glizzy Gardens

When: Sep 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park 2000 Elitch Cir. Cost: $39+ The Lowdown: 

A two-day hot dog festival featuring specialty hot dogs, hot dog eating contests, live DJs, family entertainment and plenty of theme park thrills!


LIFESTYLE EVENTS

13th Floor Haunted House

When: Sep 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: 3400 East 52nd Avenue Cost: $20+ The Lowdown: 

13th Floor is back with an entirely new lineup of terrifying experiences for 2026, including The Stitchworks: House of Reanimation, where a scientist known as The Pharmacist has taken his experiments far beyond the limits of humanity, creating grotesque creatures stitched together and rebuilt with brutal mechanical enhancements.

Dominique Fils-Aimé

When: Sep 11, 6:30 p.m. Where: Dazzle 1080 14th St. Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

Recognized as one of today’s most compelling voices in vocal jazz, Montréal-based singer- songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé, a two-time JUNO Award winner, draws from Afro-American traditions to create a body of work that is both deeply emotional and socially engaged.

Art in the Park

When: Sep 12, 10:00 a.m. Where: 650 Southern St. Brighton Cost: Free The Lowdown: 


This event brings together talented artists, live performances, interactive activities, and a vibrant artist market. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a casual admirer, or just looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Cherry Creek Art Walk

When: Sep 12, 10:00 a.m. Where:  Cherry Creek North 2401 E. 2nd Ave. Cost: Free The Lowdown: 

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the art lovers in your life, the perfect wall art for your home, or just the perfect weekend stroll filled with inspiration, color, and creativity, plan your route along our art walk every Second Saturday to visit the district’s art galleries, artisanal shops, and design studios. 

Denver Yoga Summit

When: Sep 13, 9:00 a.m. Where: 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road Littleton Cost: $300+ The Lowdown: 

The festival covers the full range of yoga — movement, philosophy, breathwork, meditation, and sound. There is a vendor market, live music, and community experiences woven throughout the weekend. Every session is designed for people at any experience level. No background in yoga is required.


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