Denver will feature incredible events this September 2019. Check out all the things you can experience this month in the Mile High City!
23 THINGS TO DO IN DENVER THIS SEPTEMBER 2019
#1 A TASTE OF COLORADO
Photo: ©A Taste of Colorado
When: September 1 – 2, 2019
Where: Civic Center Park
Time: Saturday & Sunday 11am – 10pm, Monday 11am – 8:30pm
A Taste of Colorado, taking place at Civic Center Park over Labor Day Weekend, will feature more than 50 of Colorado’s favorite restaurants and food establishments that will gather at the Festival, featuring small portions to full meals. Live music will be available on six different stages, arts, crafts, carnival rides, games, play equipment, a great variety of free, hands-on craft activities, plus plenty of music and a special South Platte Kids Zone.
#2 CRUSH WALLS
Photo: ©CRUSH WALLS
When: September 2 – 8, 2019
Where: RiNo
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Psst… 100% of ticket sales go to support the initiatives of the RiNo Art District!
CRUSH WALLS 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.
#3 DENVER FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL
Photo: @Denver Food + Wine Festival
When: September 4 – 8, 2019
Where: Pepsi Center Grounds
Time & Cost: Varies
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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.
#4 BLINK-182 & LIL’ WAYNE
Photo: ©Blink-182
When: September 4, 2019
Where: Pepsi Center
Time: 7pm
Cost: $42 – $147.50
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Blink-182 and Lil’ Wayne are joining forces and performing together at the Pepsi Center this month!
#5 THE DENVER MINERAL FOSSIL & GEM SHOW
Photo: ©Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
When: September 6 – 15, 2019
Where: Denver Coliseum & National Western Complex
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. Peruse a gigantic array of fine mineral specimens, fossils, dinosaurs, gems, gemstones, lapidary, cabochons, artisan & antique jewelry, beads, crystals, meteorites, metaphysical, gold, silver, turquoise, Native American items, art, miner’s rough, tools, supplies, and more.
#6 DENVER ART MUSEUM FRIENDSHIP POWWOW & AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Photo: ©Denver Art Museum
When: September 7, 2019
Where: Denver Art Museum
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
The 30th 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. The celebration will feature American Indian dancers, drum groups, hands-on activities, booths hosted by artists and community groups, and more.
Psst… This year’s Friendship Powwow celebrates the life of Nancy Blomberg, who served as a curator at the DAM for 28 years, overseeing the American Indian, African and Oceanic art collections. A new song composed for the DAM, and in honor of Blomberg, by Andy Cozad (Kiowa) will debut during the Friendship Powwow in the afternoon.
#7 STANLEY ARTS FESTIVAL BY CHERRYARTS
Photo: ©Liz Levy
When: September 7 – 8, 2019
Where: Stanley Marketplace
Time: Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Stanley Arts Festival produced by CherryArts will take place at Stanley Marketplace and will feature 100 national juried artists, live entertainment, children’s creation station activities and interactive art installations.
#8 MISS SAIGON
©Matthew Murphy & Johan Persson
When: September 10 – 22, 2019
Where: Buell Theatre
Time: Varies
Cost: $37 – $139
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Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables.
Featuring stunning spectacle and a sensational cast of 42 performing the soaring score, including Broadway hits like “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind,” “Last Night of the World” and “American Dream”.
#9 KISS
Photo: ©KISS
When: September 12, 2019
Where: Pepsi Center
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Starting from $59
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KISS will be performing at the Pepsi Center with their “End of the World – World Tour”.
#10 DENVER VINTAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Photo: ©CM Dance
When: September 13 – 15, 2019
Where: Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Time & Cost: Check Schedule & Pricing Online
The 6th Annual Denver Vintage Jazz Festival, produced by CMDance, is three days of world-class music held in the Mile-High City of Denver, Colorado and expecting a record crowd of over 600 dancers and listeners. This early-era throwback party appeal is unrivaled in Denver located in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Our one-of-a-kind Vintage festival focuses primarily on vintage jazz and blues of the 1930’s & 1940’s. Each venue features a spacious dance floor, and there are swing dance classes available for all levels of dancers from internationally renowned instructors during the daytime hours through our sister event Lindy on the Rocks.
#11 KS 1075 BABY & KIDS FAIR
When: September 14, 2019
Where: Children’s Hospital Colorado North Campus, Broomfield
Time: 9am – 1pm
Cost: Free
The KS 1075 Baby and Kids Fair is a free family event featuring face painting, safety demonstrations, and food trucks – plus $2,000 in prizing given away all day, courtesy of Bellco Credit Union! Enjoy their Mommy Marketplace for gifts, keepsakes and new parent gear that your little one needs.
#12 SUNNYSIDE MUSIC FEST
Photo: ©Sunnyside Music Fest
When: September 14, 2019
Where: Chaffee Park
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.
#13 CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Photo: ©Carrie Underwood
When: September 16, 2019
Where: Pepsi Center
Time: 7pm
Cost: $49.50 – $99.50
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Carrie Underwood will perform live at the Pepsi Center with her “The Cry Pretty Tour 360”.
#14 FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK’S HARVEST DINNER
Photo: ©Four Mile Historic Park
When: September 19, 2019
Where: Four Mile Historic Park
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Cost: $25 – $85, Free for Children 5 & Under
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The Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust and Four Mile Historic Park invite you to celebrate the year’s harvest with a family style dinner at the historic Four Mile Park. Bring the whole family for dinner, live music, a farm tour and kids pioneer activities.
#15 COLORADO FALL HOME SHOW
Photo: ©Colorado Garden Foundation
When: September 20 – 22, 2019
Where: Colorado Convention Center
Time: Fri. & Sat. 10am – 7pm; Sun. 10am – 5pm
Cost: $8 – $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.
#16 DENVER OKTOBERFEST
Photo: ©Denver Oktoberfest
When: September 20 – 22 & 27 – 29, 2019
Where: 2100 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
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The 50th Annual Denver Oktoberfest 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.
#17 MILE HIGH BREWS & TUNES
When: September 21, 2019
Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Cost: $45 – $60
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The 2nd annual Mile High Brews & Tunes features beer tasting from over 20 Colorado breweries accompanied by live musical performance by Pick & Howl and more!
#18 RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR
Photo: ©Renegade Craft
When: September 21 – 22, 2019
Where: 2631 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Renegade Craft Fair will take place outside of the Denver Central Market and will feature unique handmade items from hundreds of Makers, fun DIY workshops, immersive special features, food + drink, and more.
#19 AVRIL LAVIGNE
Photo: ©Avril Lavigne
When: September 21, 2019
Where: Paramount Theatre
Time: 8pm
Cost: $50.75 – $100.75
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Avril Lavigne will perform live at the Paramount Theatre with her “Head Above Water” Tour.
#20 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDAL SHOW
When: September 22, 2019
Where: Colorado Convention Center
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost: $10 – $49.50; 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.
#21 THE BLACK KEYS
Photo: ©Alysse Gafkjen
When: September 23, 2019
Where: Pepsi Center
Time: 7pm
Cost: $39.50 – $499.50
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The Black Keys will perform live at the Pepsi Center their “Let’s Rock – Tour”.
#22 CHANCE THE RAPPER
Photo: ©Chance The Rapper
When: September 24, 2019
Where: Pepsi Center
Time: 7pm
Cost: $59.50 – $129.50
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Chance The Rapper will be performing live at the Pepsi Center this month!
#23 THE WHO
When: September 29, 2019
Where: Pepsi Center
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $43 – $304
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The Who will be performing live at the Pepsi Center with their “Moving On!” Tour.