Denver’s Biggest Events for 2025

March Madness – NCAA Men's Basketball, 1st/2nd Rounds (March 20 & 22, 2025) – At Ball Arena, see top collegiate teams compete to advance in the annual NCAA tournament.

Denver March Powwow (March 21–23, 2025) – Since 1984, the heritage of American Indians has been celebrated in Denver every year at the March Powwow, one of the largest events of its kind in the country.

Colorado Rockies Opening Day Watch Party (March 28, 2025) – Get ready for baseball season as the Colorado Rockies take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa, Fla. The local watch party starts at 1 p.m. at McGregor Square. There will be drink specials, a live DJ, an appearance by team mascot Dinger and giveaways. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. Watch the action on a 66-foot LED screen.

Denver Jazz Fest (April 3–6, 2025) – This four-day inaugural event will establish Denver as a major jazz destination. Denver Jazz is a Colorado nonprofit corporation that will engage the Front Range community through diverse regional, national and international jazz performances and educational programs. Denver Jazz Fest will take place annually in April as a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.  

Colorado Rockies Home Opener (April 4, 2025) – What would spring be without baseball? Don’t miss the annual return of the Colorado Rockies to Coors Field!

The Nostalgia Con (April 25, 2025) – Immerse yourself in a captivating 90s to early 2000s themed event! Embrace it with top-notch artists, celebrity guests, vendors and incredible music from that bygone era.

Sneaker Con Denver (April 25 & 26, 2025) – Sneaker Con is the world’s premier sneaker show, providing a huge space for vendors and attendees to buy, sell, and trade some of the most sought-after footwear in the game.

Mile High Asian Food Week (April 27–May 3, 2025) – The week-long celebration, now in its third year, allows foodies to experience different cuisines and receive insider perks such as special discounts, secret menu items and specialty menus at participating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI)-owned businesses. New this year, AANHPI chefs and owners can showcase any cuisine of their choosing. More than 70 food and beverage vendors will be participating. See the website for more information.

Kylie Minogue (April 29, 2025) – Dance music icon Kylie Minogue is coming to Ball Arena atop a career renaissance that started with “Padam Padam” and has continued through her latest albums "Tension" and "Tension II," and a wildly successful Las Vegas residency.

SeriesFest: Series 11 (April 30–May 4, 2025) – This unique festival celebrates the art of independent TV series creation in the birthplace of cable television. The event showcases the best new pilots from across the globe by both seasoned and emerging content creators in an international, juried competition.

Cinco de Mayo Festival (May 3–4, 2025) – A weekend filled with food, fun and culture, this annual festival puts the spotlight on The Mile High City’s vibrant Latino population. With more than 300,000 attendees in Civic Center Park, it’s one of Denver's most fun and family-friendly events.

Language Without Words: Works by Ashley Eliza Williams (Thru May 4, 2025) – At Denver Botanic Gardens, encounter a world inhabited by sun, stone, weather and the intricate living tapestries of tiny organisms. Rediscover the world around you through Ashley Eliza Williams' paintings and sculptures and re-consider the natural world through the eyes of its non-human inhabitants. An invitation to discover alternate ways to interact with nature (and one another), Language Without Words  is an opportunity to contemplate perspectives beyond human experience. 

Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence (Thru May 10, 2025) – Explore the rich traditions of a prominent all-Black debutante cotillion club in The Mile High City. Built from oral histories, and featuring a remarkable collection of photographs, Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence recounts the rarely told history of debutante culture from the perspective of African Americans who were historically excluded from the beauty standards of this European-born tradition.

Denver Colfax Marathon (May 17–18, 2025) – Denver's only marathon is much more than a marathon with seven races over two days, including a half marathon. The full-length marathon follows seven miles of rivers, lakes and bridges.

Sting (May 19 & 20, 2025) – Sting will be back at Red Rocks Amphitheatre—for two nights—and reincarnated. In his latest rendition, the former Police lead singer will perform as a trio alongside guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. 

Leon Bridges (May 23, 2025) – Warm soul-bearing singer Leon Bridges is heading back to Red Rocks following the release of his eponymous new album. 

Colorado Rockies vs. New York Yankees (May 23–25, 2025) – Come cheer on the Rockies at Coors Field as they take on the New York Yankees!

Fisher: Outdoor Block Party (May 26, 2025) – Known for his wild sense of humor and energetic DJing style, Fisher has become one of the scene’s most in-demand talents. He'll be performing at 16th & Welton for the ultimate block party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity (Thru May 29, 2025) – There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos ... and our imaginations. In this Museum-produced show, zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way galaxy and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein's theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull?

Outside Festival (May 31–June 1, 2025) – Now in its second year, this one-of-a-kind celebration of everything outdoors features music, films, speakers and gear. The festival is designed for beginners and experts alike, with experiences and inspiration for climbers, hikers, cyclists, skiers and everyday recreationists. The live music headliners are Khruangbin, Lord Huron, Sylvan Esso, Trampled by Turtles, Neal Francis, Waxahatchee, Husbands and Hazlett. 

Troutfest Colorado (May 31, 2025) – This one-of-a-kind summer festival will celebrate conservation and offer education and community. It’s for anglers, would-be anglers, outdoor enthusiasts or simply families looking for a fun and engaging day at Coors Field. There will be lots of exhibitors, clinics on fly tying and casting, and live music.

The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama (Thru June 1, 2025) – The exhibition features more than 40 paintings loaned to the museum by the Japanese American National Museum and Ueyama’s family, whose combined efforts to preserve his work have allowed the story of this accomplished and cosmopolitan artist to be told. Born in Japan, Tokio Ueyama moved to the United States in 1908 at age 18, where he made a home until his death in 1954.

Denver Chalk Art Festival (June 7–8, 2025) – Denver's most colorful event is returning to the Golden Triangle Creative District. See more than 200 artists transform the city streets into a museum, adorned in vivid pastel chalks. The two-day event is free.

Coldplay (June 10, 2025) – The "Music of the Spheres" world tour is coming to Denver in the biggest way possible by booking the city's largest venue, Empower Field at Mile High. Oh, and there's a mystery guest, too. These British rockers have been going at it since 1997 with no signs of slowing down.

Juneteenth Music Festival (June 14–15, 2025) – One of the nation’s largest Juneteenth celebrations, look for a parade, live performances, art, vendors and fun for the entire family.

Andrea Bocelli w/ The Colorado Symphony (June 17, 2025) – The generational talent that is Andrea Bocelli will light up Ball Arena with his timeless voice and his operatic classics this year. The Colorado Symphony will bring its own star power.

Denver Cherry Blossom Festival (June 21 & 22) – Fans of taiko drumming, teriyaki chicken, sake and Japanese artwork and wares won't want to miss this year's Cherry Blossom Festival – "Sakura Matsuri" in Japanese. It's now going on 51 years.

Denver PrideFest (June 28 & 29, 2025) – Denver PrideFest is a two-day celebration of community and culture that is welcoming, inclusive and fun for all attendees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. There’s also a parade and 5K (run, walk, roll or sashay).

Independence Eve (July 3, 2025) – Experience the sweet sounds of the Colorado Symphony and other local artists, a spectacular light show on the Denver City and Country Building, and a fireworks finale unlike any other show in the country. Food trucks will be on-site. 

Fan Expo Denver (July 3-6, 2025) – Experience the ultimate fandom weekend of celebs, cosplay, comics, anime, gaming and so much more.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival (July 4-6, 2025) – This major arts festival offers a perfect opportunity to find inspiration, connect with others through art and expand your worldview.

Colorado Black Arts Festival (July 11–13, 2025) – This free annual celebration honors African American art and culture in the historic City Park West neighborhood. Enjoy live music, art shows, a marketplace and food court.

Cirque du Soleil ECHO (July 13–Aug. 17, 2025 on select days) – A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals and the world we all share.

Bright Nights (Opens July 24, 2025) – For 10 weeks, larger-than-life sculptures will illuminate the night across 12 acres at Four Mile Historic Park. The event is a collaboration with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., the largest producer of Chinese lantern festivals in North America.

Underground Music Showcase (July 25–July 27, 2025) – Don’t miss 200-plus national and discovery acts playing live from South Broadway on multiple outdoor and indoor stages.

GHOST (Aug. 7, 2025) – Promising a phone-free experience at Ball Arena is the newest trick up the sleeves of one of hard rock’s most inventive and enigmatic acts on the road today, GHOST. The theatrical outfit, known for their elaborate costumes and religious tropes are standout in the genre and truly an act that changes their own rules every time they hit the road.

Mt. Joy w/ The Temper Trap (Aug. 14 & 15, 2025) – Mt. Joy is plotting a return to The Mile High City, and with them is the newly active indie rock act, Temper Trap. Get in on the action at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Nine Inch Nails (Aug. 15, 2025) – After a few leaks, it's official: Nine Inch Nails will be back in front of live audiences with a global sweep through North America and Europe dubbed the Peel It Back Tour. During the band's hiatus from touring, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross were busy creating film scores. Now they're ready to redirect some energy, so expect to see them at the top of their game.

Teddy Swims (Aug. 26, 2025) – Grammy-nominated Teddy Swims had a massive year in 2024 and he’s going for a victory lap at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Linkin Park (Sept. 3, 2025) – Linkin Park is back with a vengeance. The dormant group, put on pause indefinitely by the passing of former lead singer, Chester Bennington, is back with a new attitude and a new singer, Emily Armstrong. See the group at Ball Arena.

Denver Food + Wine Festival (Sept. 3–6, 2025) – A multi-day extravaganza of food, wine and spirits events. Need we say more?

25th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (Sept. 6–7, 2025) – Celebrate Asian culture with food, shopping, art and thrilling dragon boat races across Sloan’s Lake.

Held Impermanence (Artists Select: Katherine Simóne Reynolds) (Thru Sept. 14, 2025) – In the Clyfford Still Museum’s largest six galleries, Katherine Simóne Reynolds illuminates competing desires held in constant tension. The collection reflects Still’s ambitious attempt to keep his collection intact, a commitment that allows us to see his works alongside paintings made in painful transitions, and others that bear the scars of time. Held Impermanence asks visitors to consider healing and rest over time; how we respond to this collection with our bodies; and to contend with his and our mortality—and, with it, a shared desire to hold impermanence.

Denver Oktoberfest (Sept. 19–21 and Sept. 26–28, 2025) – From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something here for everyone. So grab your stein, throw on your lederhosen and join in the fun over two weekends!

Tate McRae (Sept. 20, 2025) – Vying for the title of the “It girl” for Gen Z, Tate McCrae is poised to deliver on all the promises and favors the industry has placed upon her. See the up-and-coming artist at Ball Arena.

Westwood Chile Fest (TBA 2025) – This one-day event in the Westwood neighborhood celebrates Hispanic-centric cultures, making up 80 percent of this Denver neighborhood, with a strong focus on authentic food and local arts.

Denver International Festival (TBA 2025) – Enjoy live music, food, beer, wine and art from around the world.

Great American Beer Festival® (Oct. 9–11, 2025) – It’s America's favorite beer festival and cultural phenomenon that brings together 500 breweries and 2,000-plus beers over three days.

Denver Film Festival (Oct. 31–Nov. 9, 2025) – Welcome to the largest film festival in the region, featuring the best of media programming from around the world, local films and more.

Denver Arts Week (Nov. 7–16, 2025) – Denver Arts Week celebrates The Mile High City's arts and culture scene with hundreds of events around the city, including the visual arts, music and comedy.

Mile High Holidays (Nov. 27–Jan. 1, 2025) – During the holiday season, Denver will twinkle with millions of lights all across the city. Feel the warmth of family-friendly performing arts classics, find the perfect gifts and marvel at elaborate lights displays. No other city creates holiday miracles quite like Denver. Mile High Holidays has something for everyone.