Cadzo with Public Picasso and Bad Knees at Bar 404
๐ Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
๐ Bar 404, 404 N. Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Cadzo, the Denver-based indie rock band formed by guitarist/singer Collin Orr and drummer Julian Ferrara, heads back to Bar 404 on South Broadway with a two-act supporting bill. Public Picasso, a Denver outfit whose recent Bandcamp single points toward a melodic indie-surf sound, and Bad Knees, an orthopunk duo from Denver, round out the night. Bar 404 is a neighborhood live-music room in the South Broadway entertainment district that books local and regional acts with no cover as their typical model, making it a natural home for this kind of scene-rooted show.
2-Bit Boyz at Duke's Good Sandwiches, Historic Five Points
๐ Jul 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
๐ Duke's Good Sandwiches, Historic Five Points, Denver, CO
Denver indie pop and R&B duo 2-Bit Boyz (Avery Jacob and Logan Chan) bring original songs and select covers to Duke's Good Sandwiches and Burgers on Welton Street in historic Five Points. The evening opens with guitar duo Going Nowhere, traveling up from SoCal to kick off the set, before 2-Bit Boyz take over for a night of their signature blend of pop and R&B. No cover and all ages means this is a casual Friday evening where the music and food share equal billing on a summer night in one of Denver's most storied neighborhoods.
Larceny with Regretfully Polite and Suppatime Band at Globe Hall
๐ Jul 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
๐ Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St, Denver, CO
Regretfully Polite, the Littleton-based indie duo of Colleen and Sam, opens this three-band night at Globe Hall with a sneak-peek set drawn from their upcoming EP. Denver rock cover band Larceny headlines, joined by Suppatime Band, making for a wide-ranging evening of original and cover-driven rock at one of Denver's RiNo neighborhood anchors. Globe Hall, a 4483 Logan Street staple known for pairing live music with BBQ and a large outdoor patio, keeps the kitchen open from 5pm on show nights. Doors open at 7pm.
Summer Fest with The Copper Children at The Roots Collective
๐ Jul 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
๐ The Roots Collective, 1400 Ogden Block, Denver, CO
The Roots Collective, the wellness-centered block at 1400 Ogden in Capitol Hill, throws a free summer block party on July 18 with live music from The Copper Children, a Denver-rooted band whose sound blends indie-Americana, soul, and folk. Vendors, games, food, and drinks fill out the afternoon and evening, running 5 to 11 PM. The event is presented by the collective of neighbors that includes The Corner Beet, Rooted Heart Yoga, Balanced Root Apothecary, and Garden Sauna, making it as much a community gathering as a concert.
Pink Lady Monster at Skylark (Blucifer's First Rodeo)
๐ Jul 24, 2026, 11:00 PM
๐ Skylark, Denver, CO
Pink Lady Monster plays Skylark on July 24 as an official artist of Blucifer's First Rodeo, a multi-day festival running July 23-26, 2026. The Denver band released their debut LP PONK in 2025 and have built a following on the Front Range through a run of idiosyncratic live sets that lean into costume, character, and a self-described 'ponk' sound. Their Skylark slot starts at 11pm, making this a late-night set for people already deep in the festival weekend.
Yonnas & Yearning at Blucifers First Rodeo
๐ Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
๐ Skylark, Denver, CO
Yonnas & Yearning, the Denver dream-pop outfit led by แฎแแฐ (Yonnas) and signed to Obliterati Records, plays a showcase set at Skylark as part of Blucifers First Rodeo, a four-day festival running July 23-26, 2026. The band, whose self-described mission is 'dream pop for Black people,' brings together vocalist-led songwriting with a full live band including bass, electric guitar, drums, and keys. This July 25 set is one of the group's official artist appearances across the festival weekend.
Cosmic Beach Resort at Larimer Lounge
๐ Aug 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
๐ Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Cosmic Beach Resort headlines Larimer Lounge for the first time, bringing their Denver psychedelic rock sound to RiNo's heritage indie rock club, which has been a fixture on Larimer St since 2002. Support comes from The Jon Brumm Musical Experience, who plays psych folk and gothic country with roots deep in the Colorado scene, and Satellite Friend, whose semi-danceable indie rock rounds out a lineup of local originals. Fee-free tickets are available directly from any of the three bands via DM.
FreeFarm 2026
๐ Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
๐ Elizabeth, CO (private barn, 1 hour from Denver)
FreeFarm returns to a private barn in Elizabeth, Colorado for its second year, running August 21-23 as a three-day camping festival about an hour outside Denver. The lineup spans 14 acts across a range of indie and alternative sounds, headlined by Cherokee Social and Young & Dead, with supporting sets from Bitstream Bleed, Half Moon, Lone Artois, and more. Beyond the music, the weekend includes a fashion show open to local models and designers, DJ sets, workshops, and intentional gathering spaces, all run through a custom sound system inside the barn. FreeFarm is put on by the same crew behind year one, positioning it as a grassroots community event built around what they call the genreless lovers.
Denver PorchFest 2026
๐ Oct 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
๐ Baker Neighborhood, Denver, CO
Denver PorchFest turns the Baker neighborhood into a walkable, all-day music festival on October 3rd. Porches, yards, driveways, and stoops become stages; attendees wander block to block catching local bands, discovering new artists, and browsing a vendor fair featuring local makers and small businesses. The event is entirely nonprofit and volunteer-run, with proceeds supporting artist pay, operations, and East 7th Arts, a Denver nonprofit that provides art and music therapy to children with autism. With 50-plus acts across 15-plus neighborhood sites, this is the first PorchFest in Denver's history.
Indie Events in Denver, Colorado: what to expect
You'll find indie events in Denver, Colorado hosted by the people who actually live and perform here. They're local artists and creators, not touring acts or tourist-trap packages. Every listing on this page is a real event you can show up to, run by someone rooted in the Denver scene.
Upcoming listings include "Cadzo with Public Picasso and Bad Knees at Bar 404" and "2-Bit Boyz at Duke's Good Sandwiches, Historic Five Points", and the lineup refreshes as creators post new dates, so it's worth checking back for what's on this week and next.
Browse the events above for dates and details, then book directly with the host. Finding indie events in Denver, Colorado should feel like getting a tip from a local, because that's exactly where these listings come from.