Denver will feature incredible events this September 2017. Check out all the things you can experience this month in the Mile High City!
37 THINGS TO DO IN DENVER THIS SEPTEMBER 2017
#1 A TASTE OF COLORADO
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When: September 1 – 4, 2017
Where: Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Friday 11:30am – 10pm; Saturday & Sunday 10:30am – 10pm; Monday 10:30am – 8pm
Cost: Free Admission; Fee-Based Tickets for Food, Drink & Activities
The 34th Annual A Taste of Colorado festival is a four-day, free admission, music, food, shopping and family fun event. More than 500,000 visitors will celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the region’s largest free music festival, while enjoying cuisine from over 50 restaurants and food establishments, diverse musical acts performing on six stages, and shopping at nearly 300 different artisan booths. Attendees of all ages will have no shortage of activities and tastes to enjoy.
This year, the musical lineup includes: Five for Fighting, Amzy, Potcheen, AJR, Rick Springfield, Kongos, and many more. Additionally, KidZone, presented by MIX100, is a family-friendly area offering free activities for children of all ages. The KidzStage has music, dance, magicians, and comedy.
#2 DISNEY’S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL
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When: September 1 – 30, 2017
Where: Buell Theatre at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 2pm & 7:30pm *Date Dependent
Cost: Starting from $30
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Disney’s Broadway-bound Musical Frozen, inspired by the hit award-winning film, continues its Denver run on stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Frozen, features more music, incredible stagecraft, and the epic story you love – now told as a full-length Broadway musical.
#3 PHISH
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When: September 1 – 3, 2017
Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Starting from $170
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Phish will be playing three days in-a-row at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
#4 DENVER TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION
When: September 1 – 3, 2017
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday 2pm – 12am; Saturday 11am – 12am; Sunday 11am – 8pm
Cost: $20 Daily Pass; $40 3-Day Pass; Free for Children 12 & Under
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Villain Arts, veteran tattoo convention organizers and promoters, are hosting the 1st Annual Denver Tattoo Arts Convention at the Colorado Convention Center. The exhibition boasts hundreds of the finest professional tattooers, tattoo memorabilia, a curiosity themed carnival of sideshow performers, and a number of appearances by celebrities from movies and reality-TV tattoo competitions.
#5 DIERKS BENTLEY
Photograph courtesy of ©Taste of Country
When: September 2, 2017
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Starting from $75
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Dierks Bentley will be performing live at Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre.
Psst… A Taste of Colorado, Phish, Denver Tattoo Arts Convention & Dierks Bentley, were also featured in our ‘9 Things to do in Denver this Labor Day Weekend 2017‘ guide!
#6 DENVER FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL
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When: September 5 – 10, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center Grounds, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Wednesday 7pm; Thursday 6:30pm; Friday 6pm; Saturday 1pm; Sunday 10am
Cost: $45 – $195
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The Denver Food + Wine Festival is a six-day extravaganza of food, wine and spirits events. Festival events feature the best in Colorado’s restaurants paired with the finest wine and spirits, dinners, tastings and culminating with the festival’s signature event, The Grand Tasting.
#7 MARY J. BLIGE
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When: September 6, 2017
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 8pm
Cost: $49 – $150
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Mary J. Blige will perform at the Bellco Theatre her ‘Strength of a Woman Tour’ with special guest, Lalah Hathaway.
#8 COLORADO FALL HOME SHOW
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When: September 8 – 10, 2017
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday & Saturday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cost: $6 – $10
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Colorado Fall Home Show is your one stop marketplace to find the experts to remodel, refresh and renew your home. Here you’ll find more than 250 exhibitors well versed in home renovation, remodeling and sustainable living. There will also be a special lineup at the demonstration theater where many sessions will focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and remodeling.
#9 STS9
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When: September 8 – 10, 2017
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: Friday & Saturday 6pm; Sunday 5:30pm
Cost: $42.50 – $199.50
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STS9 will be performing three nights in-a-row, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
#10 DENVER COLISEUM MINERAL FOSSIL & GEM SHOW
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When: September 9 – 17, 2017
Where: Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
The Denver Coliseum Mineral Fossil & Gem Show is the largest mineral & gem show in the USA with more than 5 miles of tables and 350,000 square feet of inside space. This year we expect 40,000-45,000 visitors and 400 to 500 dealers of all sizes.
#11 ONEREPUBLIC
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When: September 9, 2017
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25 – $120
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OneRepublic will performing at Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre, with special guests Fitz & The Tantrums, and James Arthur.
#12 FRIENDSHIP POWWOW & AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION
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When: September 9, 2017
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10:30am – 4pm
Cost: Free
The Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration is one of the Denver Art Museum’s longest-running events. It is a celebration of the vitality of American Indian cultures.
Throughout the day, watch colorful dance competitions, participate with local artists in hands-on activities, and enjoy a piece of fry bread. Also, don’t miss the American Indian art collection on levels two and three of the North Building.
#13 SUNNYSIDE MUSIC FEST
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When: September 9, 2017
Where: Chaffee Park, 1900 W 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 12pm –7:30pm
Cost: Free
The annual Sunnyside Music Fest is a family friendly day of free music in the park! This festival will feature dozens of local vendors selling their wares, wonderful libations and eats from around the state, and activities for the kids. All of this is topped off with a fantastic lineup of Colorado based musicians playing anything from bluegrass (the festival’s original roots) to blues, funk, jam rock and anything in between.
#14 DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM DENVER’S WINE FEST
When: September 9, 2017
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $60 Online / $65 Door
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Downtown Aquarium Denver is hosting a special Wine Fest that will feature wine representatives from California for an afternoon of wine tastings, appetizers and live entertainment.
#15 HOWIE MANDEL
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When: September 9, 2017
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 8pm
Cost: $39 – $69
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The Zarlengo Foundation presents an evening of comedy with NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” judge, Howie Mandel. Comedian Dan Naturman, also seen on America’s Got Talent, will be the Special Guest opening act.
#16 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUBARU FESTIVAL
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When: September 10, 2017
Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: $15 – $30
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The Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival features thousands of Subarus and Subaru lovers, all Subaru Autocross, a Subaru Car Show, a variety of dog-friendly activities, vendors, raffles, giveaways, and more.
#17 CRUSH
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When: September 11 – 17, 2017
Where: RiNo, 3611 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216
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CRUSH celebrates art, urban beautification, creativity, and culture in the RiNo (River North) Art District. Experience the craft of graffiti and street artists, who transform streets and alleys into open-air galleries.
#18 NICKELBACK
Photo Credit: ©Barry Brecheisen Photography. Photograph courtesy of ©Nickelback’s Official Facebook Page
When: September 12, 2017
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 6pm
Cost: $75 – $125
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Nickelback will be performing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with special guests Daughtry & Shaman’s Harvest.
#19 CHERRYARTS FESTIVAL AT STANLEY
Photo Credit: Liz Joan; Photograph courtesy of ©CherryArts Festival
When: September 15 – 17, 2017
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: Friday 4pm – 7pm; Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free; Art Brunch $25 – $45
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CherryArts Festival at Stanley, produced by the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, will take place at Stanley Marketplace, and will feature national art and local flavor. The Festival will include a national juried art show with nearly 100 exhibiting artists in 13 categories, live music, food & drinks, and more.
The Festival will also feature all-new ticketed Art Brunch on Sunday, where you can create take home art activities during the brunch, with proceeds benefiting CherryArts’ nonprofit mission of providing access to art experiences and support arts education in local schools.
#20 KIDZ BOP
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When: September 15, 2017
Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45
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KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids”, will be performing at the Paramount Theatre.
#21 JASON ALDEAN
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When: September 15, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $40.25 – $80.25
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Jason Aldean will perform his ‘They Don’t Know Tour’ at the Pepsi Center, with special guests Chris Young, Kane Brown & Dee Jay Silver.
#22 DENVER JAZZ FESTIVAL
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When: September 15 – 17, 2017
Where: St. Cajetan’s at Auraria Campus, 101 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3:30pm
Cost: $10 – $25; Full Festival Pass $105
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The 4th Annual Denver Jazz Festival, produced by CMDance, is run in conjunction with Lindy on the Rocks and Denver Hot Night Fusion Weekend. With a focus on pre-war swing and blues, the Denver Jazz Festival is run in a Jazz Party format, featuring several All-Star artists rotating through multiple bands throughout the weekend
#23 MACBETH
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When: September 15 – 30, 2017
Where: Space Theatre, Speer Blvd & Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 1:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm *Varies by Date
Cost: Starting from $30
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Forget what you know about Shakespeare’s brutal tragedy. Director Robert O’Hara breathes new life (and death) into this raw reimagining for the grand reopening of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts‘ in-the-round Space Theatre.
#24 KS 1075 BABY & KIDS FAIR
When: September 16, 2017
Where: Belmar, 464 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Time: 9am – 1pm
Cost: Free
The KS 1075 Baby and Kids Fair is a free family event at Belmar, featuring free face-painting, meet and greets with children’s favorite princesses, and superheroes, food, entertainment, and thousands of dollars in great baby and kid’s prizes. Stop by the KS 1075 tent and register to win.
Psst… Bellco Gives Back is hosting a Diaper Drive on-site.
#25 DRiNK RiNo OKTOBERFEST
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When: September 16, 2017
Where: The Rackhouse, 2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 12pm – 10pm
Cost: $20
Psst… Tickets include entrance to the festivities, 0.5l mug, one liter of bier, and a donation to the River North Art District.
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Strap on your lederhosen and dirndls, it’s time to bring Munich to RiNo. Oktoberfest is not a bier tasting event, it’s a bier drinking event. Presented by Two Parts, DRiNK RiNo Oktoberfest, will feature breweries from the RiNo neighborhood as well as German food, live music and games.
#26 COLORADO ROCKIES BREW FEST
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When: September 16, 2017
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Cost: $30 –$70
Psst… Use Code: BREWFEST. Includes Game Ticket, 6 Drink Tickets, Collectable & Token
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Join the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field for the 5th Annual Brew Fest. Enjoy tastings from 20 regional breweries – and cast your vote for your favorite brew. The winning brewery at this year’s event will receive a tap on The Rooftop for all April 2018 games – including Opening Day. Brew Fest will take place on the upper concourse down the first base line, around the corner from The Rooftop.
#27 DENVER ZOO’S FOOD TRUCK SAFARI: CATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
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When: September 16, 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $25
Psst… One free beer provided by Great Divide included with each ticket.
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Calling all cat lovers, Join the Denver Zoo for their Food Truck Safari: Caturday Night Fever event, sponsored by Great Divide Brewing Company. All things cats, food trucks, and feline fun together in one evening. Sink your paws, claws, and fangs into delicious bites while you support the coolest cats on the block. Proceeds of the event will support the care and conservation of lions, tigers and fishing cats.
#28 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDAL SHOW
When: September 17, 2017
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost: $10 – $15; Free for Children 12 & Under
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The Rocky Mountain Bridal Show features everything you might need to plan your wedding, including a spectacular bridal runway fashion show and displays from the area’s most trusted wedding professionals,
#29 MUSE
Photo Credit: ©Hans-Peter van Velthoven. Photograph courtesy of ©Muse’s Official Facebook Page
When: September 18, 2017
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 7pm
Cost:$59.50 – $79.50
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Muse will be performing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with special guests Thirty Seconds to Mars & PVRIS.
#30 TOM JONES
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When: September 19, 2017
Where: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 8pm
Cost: $49.50 – $149.50
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Tom Jones will be performing at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, with special guest Into the Ark.
#31 DENVER OKTOBERFEST
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When: September 22 – 23 & 29 – 30, 2017
Where: 1301-1349 21st St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 11am – 12am
Cost: Free Admission; VIP $100 – $175
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The 47th Annual Denver Oktoberfest 2017 celebrates the world-famous and time-honored tradition of German heritage by combining dynamic performance of music and dance, bier-based activities and entertainment for all ages.
Denver Oktoberfest features events such as Stein Hoisting, a Brat Eating contest, a Long Dog Derby and special Happy Hour events. German food will include Bratwursts, turkey legs, sausage, Sauerkraut, potato salad, warm pretzels, pizza, sweet treats, and more.
Psst… DRiNK RiNo Oktoberfest, Colorado Rockies Brew Fest & Denver Oktoberfest was also featured in our ‘Celebrate Oktoberfest 2017 in Colorado‘ guide!
#32 RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR
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When: September 23 – 24, 2017
Where: EXDO Event Center, 1399 35th St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Renegade Craft Fair will take place at EXDO Event Center and will feature unique handmade items from hundreds of Makers, fun DIY workshops, immersive special features, food + drink, and more.
#33 EXPECTO BAR CRAWL
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When: September 23, 2017
Where: Multiple Bars in Downtown Denver
Time: 3pm – 9pm
Cost: $22
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Grab your robes and wands, head to the nearest portkey and transport yourself to Denver because EpicEventz is bringing the Expecto Bar Crawl to Denver this September. This event will combine Potter and booze for an utterly magical mixture that you won’t want to miss.
#34 GORILLAZ
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When: September 26, 2017
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 7:30
Cost: Starting from $170
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Gorillaz will be performing live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
#35 FIREFIGHTER CHILI COOK-OFF ON LARIMER SQUARE
When: September 29, 2017
Where: Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free; Samples $1, Bowls $5
It’s going to be hot on Larimer Square as Denver Firefighters Local 858 will host hundreds of firefighters from all over the state to compete for the best green and red chili! There will be refreshing craft beer from Chain Reaction Brewing Company & Locavore Beer Works, music, and giveaways provided by Señor Gordon’s Foods. Chili judging will be done by Corey Rose & other ladies from the 9NEWS (KUSA) team. Additionally, the Colorado Firefighter Calendar will be there selling and signing calendars.
Psst… Proceeds benefit MDA Rocky Mountain.
#36 THE WEEKND
Photograph courtesy of ©The Weeknd’s Official Facebook Page
When: September 29, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $39.50 – $150
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The Weeknd, will be performing his ‘Star Boy – Legend of the Fall 2017’ tour at the Pepsi Center, with special guests Gucci Mane & Nav.
#37 FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
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When: September 30, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7pm
Cost: $39.75 – $79.75
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Florida Georgia Line will be performing their ‘Smooth Tour’ at the Pepsi Center, with special guests Nelly, Chris Lane & Russell Dickerson.