Performing Arts

Denver’s performing arts scene rivals any that of other U.S. city thanks largely to the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) – the second-largest such complex in the world, with 10 venues.

Live Music & Comedy

Denver’s live music scene is booming, 365 days a year at venues like Red Rocks, the Paramount Theatre and the Fillmore. Or head to Comedy Works, where big name comics road test their latest material.

Art Galleries and Art Districts

Hip galleries, world-class museums and fun First Friday festivals – Denver’s art districts are the pulse of the Mile High City’s creative community. Spend an afternoon browsing work from local artists.

Museums

Denver Art Museum’s massive collection of Western art, cutting-edge works at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, hidden gems such as the Kirkland Museum and Museo de las Americas – Denver’s museums offer something for everyone.

Old West Heritage

Travel back in time to the Wild West at the Colorado History Museum, the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and at events like the Denver March Powwow and the National Western Stock Show.

Diverse Denver

Denver’s diversity is celebrated with a number of events throughout the year, including the nation’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the spring, PrideFest in the summer, and the Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival in the fall.

Festivals & Events

The Mile High City’s calendar is packed year-round with stimulating cultural festivals, including The Cherry Creek Arts Festival over the Fourth of July weekend and Denver Arts Week, held every November.