Music & Concerts in Denver
Sara Bareilles — The Good Grief Tour
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| Who / What | Sara Bareilles — The Good Grief Tour |
| When (Date) | October 4, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Bellco Theatre, 1100 Stout St, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Start Time | 8:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 8:00 PM |
| To | Approx. 10:00 PM |
| Price | Varies by seat; official ticket page |
| Website | Bellco Theatre – Sara Bareilles |
Hermanos Gutiérrez, with Y La Bamba
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| Who / What | Hermanos Gutiérrez, with Y La Bamba |
| When (Date) | October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | The Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80216 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2–2½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 7:00 PM |
| To | Approx. 9:00–9:30 PM |
| Price | Varies by ticket type; GA and GA VIP available |
| Website | Mission Ballroom – Hermanos Gutiérrez |
Rufus Wainwright — WANTED: Judy Garland
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| Who / What | Rufus Wainwright with the Colorado Symphony — WANTED: Judy Garland |
| When (Date) | October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 7:30 PM |
| To | Approx. 9:30 PM |
| Price | Varies by seat; check official ticket page |
| Website | Denver Performing Arts Complex – Rufus Wainwright |
Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World Tour
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| Who / What | Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World Tour |
| When (Date) | October 8, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Start Time | 7:30 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2–2½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 7:30 PM |
| To | Approx. 10:00 PM |
| Price | Varies by seat; check Ticketmaster |
| Website | Ball Arena – Doja Cat |
Loathe — A Stranger to You
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| Who / What | Loathe, with Fleshwater and Prostitute |
| When (Date) | October 6, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218 |
| Start Time | 6:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 6:00 PM |
| To | Approx. 9:00 PM |
| Price | From about $47 on Visit Denver; resale listings may differ |
| Website | Live Nation – Loathe |
Tinlicker — North America 2026
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| Who / What | Tinlicker, with Helsloot |
| When (Date) | October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 3–4 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 7:00 PM |
| To | Approx. 10:00–11:00 PM |
| Price | Current resale listings from about $48+ all-in |
| Website | Live Nation – Tinlicker |
Food & Drink in Denver
Denver’s Queen City Sake Festival
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| Who / What | Denver’s Queen City Sake Festival — 100+ sakes, unlimited tastings, curated bites |
| When (Date) | October 3, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Finn’s Manor, 2927 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 |
| Start Time | VIP: 12:00 PM; General Admission: 1:00 PM |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 12:00 PM |
| To | 4:00 PM |
| Price | Ticket tiers vary; current listings show approximately $13+ |
| Website | Queen City Sake Fest |
Milagro Tequila Denver Margarita Festival
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| Who / What | Denver Margarita Festival — margarita tasting competition, food vendors, DJ and beer garden |
| When (Date) | October 10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Number Thirty Eight |
| Start Time | 10:00 AM |
| Duration | 7 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 10:00 AM |
| To | 5:00 PM |
| Price | GA/VIP pricing varies; check current ticket page |
| Website | Number Thirty Eight |
Great American Beer Festival
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| Who / What | Great American Beer Festival — craft beer festival with breweries, food, live music and PAIRED food experiences |
| When (Date) | October 10–11, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO 80223 |
| Start Time | 12:00 PM |
| Duration | 4 hours per session |
| How Many Days | 2 days |
| From | 12:00 PM |
| To | 4:00 PM |
| Price | $66.53 all-in for single-day GA; 2-day pass $120.93; some sessions sold out |
| Website | Great American Beer Festival |
Colorado Uncorked
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| Who / What | Colorado Uncorked — Governor’s Cup wine tasting with award-winning Colorado wines and chef-prepared bites |
| When (Date) | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | History Colorado Center, 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 |
| Start Time | VIP: 6:00 PM; General Admission: 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 6:00 PM |
| To | Approx. 10:00 PM |
| Price | Ticket price not yet published on official event page |
| Website | Colorado Uncorked |
Five Alarm 5K & Chili Cook-Off
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| Who / What | Five Alarm 5K & Chili Cook-Off — fun run, craft beer and chili tasting |
| When (Date) | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Bierstadt Lagerhaus |
| Start Time | 10:00 AM / 10:30 AM run waves |
| Duration | Approx. 2½–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | 10:00 AM |
| To | Approx. 12:30 PM |
| Price | Ticket price varies; 5K and chili-only options available |
| Website | Bierstadt Lagerhaus |
Festivals & Cultural Events in Denver
Great American Beer Festival (GABF)
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| Who / What | Great American Beer Festival — major U.S. craft-beer festival with tastings, breweries, live music, food, and the national beer competition. |
| When (Date) | October 10–11, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO 80223 |
| Start Time | 12:00 PM |
| Duration | 4 hours per session |
| How Many Days | 2 days |
| From | October 10, 2026 |
| To | October 11, 2026 |
| Price | From $66.53 all-in for a single-day ticket; 2-day pass $120.93. Some sessions are sold out. |
| Website | Great American Beer Festival |
Denver Film Festival
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| Who / What | 49th Denver Film Festival — international film festival featuring films, filmmaker appearances, panels, parties and special presentations. |
| When (Date) | October 22–November 1, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Primarily Denver Film venues including the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E Colfax Ave, with festival events at additional Denver venues. |
| Start Time | Varies by screening/event |
| Duration | Individual films/events vary |
| How Many Days | 11 days |
| From | October 22, 2026 |
| To | November 1, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by screening, pass and package; passes/packs are currently on sale. |
| Website | Denver Film Festival |
Don Quixote — Colorado Ballet
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| Who / What | Colorado Ballet’s Don Quixote, a classical ballet featuring Spanish-inspired dance and live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. |
| When (Date) | October 2–11, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex |
| Start Time | Evening performances at 7:30 PM; weekend matinees at 2:00 PM |
| Duration | Check performance page for current runtime |
| How Many Days | 10 calendar days |
| From | October 2, 2026 |
| To | October 11, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by performance/seat; check official ticket inventory |
| Website | Colorado Ballet |
The Tempest
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| Who / What | Denver Center for the Performing Arts production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. |
| When (Date) | October 2–November 1, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Kilstrom Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts |
| Start Time | Varies; first listed performance is 7:00 PM, Oct. 2 |
| Duration | Check DCPA performance details |
| How Many Days | 31 calendar days |
| From | October 2, 2026 |
| To | November 1, 2026 |
| Price | $41–$116, plus applicable service fees |
| Website | The Tempest — DCPA |
The Who’s TOMMY
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| Who / What | Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY, the rock musical based on The Who’s landmark album. |
| When (Date) | October 16–18, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex |
| Start Time | Varies by performance |
| Duration | 1 hour 40 minutes, no intermission |
| How Many Days | 3 days |
| From | October 16, 2026 |
| To | October 18, 2026 |
| Price | $47–$148, plus service fee |
| Website | The Who’s TOMMY — DCPA |
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
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| Who / What | Touring production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical. |
| When (Date) | October 20–November 7, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex |
| Start Time | Varies; first listed performance is 7:30 PM, Oct. 20 |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission |
| How Many Days | 19 calendar days |
| From | October 20, 2026 |
| To | November 7, 2026 |
| Price | $53–$218, plus 18% service fee |
| Website | Beauty and the Beast — DCPA |
Arts, Exhibitions & Shows in Denver
The Tempest — Denver Center for the Performing Arts
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| Who / What | William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, presented by Denver Center for the Performing Arts |
| When (Date) | October 2 – November 1, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Denver Center for the Performing Arts — Kilstrom Theatre, Denver, CO |
| Start Time | Multiple performances; evening and matinee times vary |
| Duration | Check selected performance for runtime |
| How Many Days | 31 calendar days |
| From | October 2, 2026 |
| To | November 1, 2026 |
| Price | $41–$116, plus applicable fees |
| Website | Denver Center for the Performing Arts |
The Who’s TOMMY
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| Who / What | The Who’s TOMMY — Broadway rock musical |
| When (Date) | October 16–18, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80202 |
| Start Time | Performance times vary |
| Duration | 1 hour 40 minutes, no intermission |
| How Many Days | 3 days |
| From | October 16, 2026 |
| To | October 18, 2026 |
| Price | $47–$148 base ticket price, plus 18% service fee |
| Website | DCPA — The Who’s TOMMY |
The Firebird with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
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| Who / What | The Firebird with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance & John Williams Horn Concerto, performed with the Colorado Symphony |
| When (Date) | October 23–25, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver, CO |
| Start Time | Oct. 23: 7:30 PM; Oct. 24: 7:30 PM; Oct. 25: 1:00 PM |
| Duration | Check performance details |
| How Many Days | 3 days |
| From | October 23, 2026 |
| To | October 25, 2026 |
| Price | $20–$124, plus fees/taxes; prices may increase with demand |
| Website | Colorado Symphony |
Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
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| Who / What | Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas projected on screen while the Colorado Symphony performs the score live |
| When (Date) | October 29–31, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Complex |
| Start Time | Oct. 29: 7:30 PM; Oct. 30: 7:30 PM; Oct. 31: 2:00 PM |
| Duration | Approximately the length of the film/concert presentation |
| How Many Days | 3 days |
| From | October 29, 2026 |
| To | October 31, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by seat/date; check official ticket inventory |
| Website | Colorado Symphony Events |
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
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| Who / What | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — touring Broadway musical |
| When (Date) | October 20 – November 7, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80202 |
| Start Time | Multiple performances; times vary by date |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including 20-minute intermission |
| How Many Days | 19 calendar days |
| From | October 20, 2026 |
| To | November 7, 2026 |
| Price | $53–$218 base ticket price, plus 18% service fee |
| Website | DCPA — Beauty and the Beast |
The Nutcracker — Colorado Ballet
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| Who / What | Colorado Ballet’s annual The Nutcracker, featuring live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra |
| When (Date) | November 28 – December 27, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex |
| Start Time | Multiple performances: 1:00 PM, 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, depending on date |
| Duration | Check selected performance for current runtime |
| How Many Days | 30 calendar days |
| From | November 28, 2026 |
| To | December 27, 2026 |
| Price | From $40; Colorado Ballet uses dynamic pricing |
| Website | Colorado Ballet |
Sports in Denver
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
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| Who / What | WWE Friday Night SmackDown — live professional wrestling |
| When (Date) | October 2, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Start Time | 5:30 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 2, 2026 |
| To | October 2, 2026 |
| Price | Currently listed from about $62 on the secondary market; official prices vary by seat |
| Website | WWE |
Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
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| Who / What | NHL — Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs |
| When (Date) | October 10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Start Time | 5:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2½–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 10, 2026 |
| To | October 10, 2026 |
| Price | Currently listed from about $48 secondary-market get-in; official ticket prices vary |
| Website | Colorado Avalanche |
Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls
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| Who / What | NBA — Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls |
| When (Date) | October 11, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 11, 2026 |
| To | October 11, 2026 |
| Price | Current resale listings start around $47; prices vary by section |
| Website | Denver Nuggets |
Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks
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| Who / What | NFL — Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| When (Date) | October 15, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Start Time | 6:15 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 3–3½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 15, 2026 |
| To | October 15, 2026 |
| Price | Varies by seat and ticket marketplace |
| Website | Denver Broncos |
Denver Pioneers Hockey vs. USA Hockey Under-18 Tea
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| Who / What | College hockey exhibition — University of Denver Pioneers vs. USA Hockey Under-18 Team |
| When (Date) | October 10, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Magness Arena, 2250 E Jewell Ave, Denver, CO 80208 |
| Start Time | 6:00 PM MT |
| Duration | Approx. 2½ hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | October 10, 2026 |
| To | October 10, 2026 |
| Price | Single-game ticket prices vary |
| Website | Denver Pioneers Hockey |
Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Mammoth
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| Who / What | NHL — Colorado Avalanche vs. Utah Mammoth |
| When (Date) | December 14, 2026 |
| Where (Venue / Location) | Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM |
| Duration | Approx. 2½–3 hours |
| How Many Days | 1 day |
| From | December 14, 2026 |
| To | December 14, 2026 |
| Price | Currently listed from about $38 on the secondary market; official prices vary |
| Website | Colorado Avalanche |