Travie McCoy Live at ThriftCon Denver
๐ Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
๐ National Western Center, Denver, CO
Travie McCoy, the vocalist behind Gym Class Heroes and the solo hit 'Billionaire,' takes the main stage at ThriftCon Denver on Sunday morning, playing a noon set at the National Western Center. ThriftCon bills itself as the largest vintage clothing and collectibles convention in the world, drawing thousands of vendors and shoppers across a two-day run at this new Denver venue. The performance sits at the intersection of the vintage streetwear world and the hip-hop and pop-punk scenes that shaped it, making this a natural pairing for the crowd that turns out for events like this.
Afro Kinz Summer Bash at XSO Nightclub
๐ Jul 17, 2026, 9:00 PM
๐ XSO Nightclub, Denver, CO
Afro Kinz, Denver's multi-genre live music band, returns to XSO Nightclub for their Summer Bash on July 17th. The band blends Afrobeats and R&B into a full live-instrument experience, with guitar, keys, and percussion driving the crowd through the night. Their previous concerts at XSO have sold out, drawing a lively downtown Denver audience that treats the show floor as much as a social gathering as a concert.
My'StroE at Blucifer's First Rodeo (Illegal Pete's)
๐ Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 PM
๐ Illegal Pete's, Denver, CO
My'StroE brings a full live band to Illegal Pete's as part of Blucifer's First Rodeo, a four-day Denver music festival running July 23-26, 2026. The set pairs My'StroE's original material, rooted in hip-hop and soul, with a locked-in band featuring bass, lead guitar, keys, and drums, plus a special appearance from DylaNovus, a Denver artist whose recent 'Deja Vu' release featured My'StroE on saxophone. Illegal Pete's, the beloved Denver burrito-and-beer institution, hosts this July 24th set at 7PM as one of the festival's official artist showcase slots.
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.
Off With Their Heads at The Crypt Denver
๐ Aug 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
๐ The Crypt, Denver, CO
Off With Their Heads, the Minneapolis punk band with two decades in the scene, plays The Crypt on their way out to the west coast. The Crypt is Denver's horror-themed venue, and this 21+ show starts at 7pm. A selection of show-exclusive merch will only be available to ticket buyers at the door, not through the band's usual online store.
Rooster ArtFest 2026
๐ Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 AM
๐ ReelWorks, Denver, CO
Rooster ArtFest returns to ReelWorks Denver for its third year on August 29th, presented by Rocky Road Aurora. The annual gathering brings together local visual artists, clothing designers, musicians, and food vendors under one roof for a free, 21+ evening that has grown into one of Denver's more distinctive independent art markets. Past editions have featured live art battles, immersive sponsor lounges, and a dense floor of independent makers, making this a regular touchstone for Denver's creative community.
Live Music, Comedy & Theater in Denver, Colorado: what to expect
You'll find live 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 "Travie McCoy Live at ThriftCon Denver" and "Afro Kinz Summer Bash at XSO Nightclub", 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 live events in Denver, Colorado should feel like getting a tip from a local, because that's exactly where these listings come from.