Denver Events, Red Rocks & Things to Do 2025

Rocky Mountain views, mile-high nights, and the concert venue everyone talks about. Use this guide to compare tickets, book must-do tours, and build a Denver getaway you’ll actually brag about.

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Red Rocks

A bucket-list amphitheater carved into sandstone. Shows sell out fast—lock tickets, then add a shuttle or transport package for an easy night.

Concerts & Venues

From arenas to indie halls, the Front Range stays busy year-round. Summer lawns and fall tours go first.

Major Venues

• Ball Arena
• Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
• Mission Ballroom
• Fillmore Auditorium · Ogden Theatre · Bluebird Theater
• Paramount Theatre · Levitt Pavilion Denver

Sports

Championship banners, ski-town grit, and summer ball under the lights—grab seats early for rivalry games.

Home Teams & Venues

• Denver Broncos (NFL) — Empower Field at Mile High
• Denver Nuggets (NBA) / Colorado Avalanche (NHL) — Ball Arena
• Colorado Rockies (MLB) — Coors Field
• Colorado Rapids (MLS) — Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Mountains & Day Trips

National parks, 14ers, and alpine lakes—guided day trips handle parking and permits so you can just enjoy the view.

Top Picks

• Rocky Mountain National Park (Trail Ridge Road in season)
• Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) scenic road
• Garden of the Gods & Pikes Peak
• Georgetown Loop Railroad & historic mining towns
• Breckenridge or Estes Park day trip

City Tours & Breweries

Street art, historic districts, and one of the nation’s best craft-beer scenes—guided tastings keep things easy (and include a DD).

Don’t Miss

• RiNo street-art & gallery walk
• LoDo history & Union Station stroll
• Craft brewery crawl (small-group)
• Denver Botanic Gardens & museum combos

Parks & Outdoors

Sun-soaked trails, city parks, and river paths—easy to fit between shows and dinners.

Quick Picks

• City Park & Denver Museum of Nature & Science
• Washington Park bike/boat loop
• Cherry Creek Trail ride
• Golden & Clear Creek canyon strolls (nearby)

Festivals & Big Weekends

Rooms fill for tent-pole weeks—book early for better rates and venues.

• Great American Beer Festival (fall)
• National Western Stock Show (Jan)
• Cinco de Mayo & PrideFest (summer)
• A Taste of Colorado (Labor Day period)
• Holiday Lights at the Botanic Gardens (Nov–Dec)

Denver by Month

Four true seasons—pack layers and remember the altitude sun is strong year-round.

• Jan–Mar: Winter shows & ski day trips
• Apr–Jun: Red Rocks season opens; patio weather returns
• Jul–Sep: Peak mountain days; festivals & baseball nights
• Oct–Dec: Fall colors through holiday lights

Denver FAQ

Do I need a car?

Not for downtown plans—use RTD, rideshare, or tour transport for mountain days.

Where should I stay?

LoDo/Union Station for walkability; RiNo for nightlife & art; Golden for mountain access.

How early should I book Red Rocks?

As soon as dates drop—add a shuttle for stress-free transport and parking.

Altitude tips?

Hydrate well, ease into activity the first day, and wear sunscreen—even when it’s cool.