Soccer Mommy and Grace Potter lead Denver Botanic Gardens' 2026 Summer Concert Series. Member presales begin in mid‑March and public tickets go on sale March 16.

Cheyenne Frontier Days will run July 17–26 with 10 straight rodeo days, new qualifying rules and a bigger $960K purse.

Fan Expo Denver will reunite casts from The Goonies, Lost and The Lord of the Rings May 28–31 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Denver Jazz Fest returns April 7 612 with 40 shows across 15 venues, featuring Branford Marsalis, Bob James and a Miles Davis tribute.

The Denver‑born Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo will not produce the MLK Jr. African‑American Heritage Rodeo at the National Western this year amid scheduling and format disputes. The Stock Show tapped Black Rodeo USA to produce the Jan. 19 event.

Trace Adkins is confirmed to perform at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo on July 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with presale tickets available December 17-18.

The 25th annual Lavender Gala by Boulder County's Rainbow Elders is set for Dec. 7 with tickets at $12.51, offering lunch, music, and inclusivity for LGBTQ elders.

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces its return in summer 2026 at the renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, featuring "Twelfth Night," "Julius Caesar," and two contemporary plays, with season passes available now.

Boulder invites students to name snowplows in its fifth annual contest, focusing on creativity with the inclusion of "five" to celebrate the anniversary.

Paul McCartney is set to perform in Denver at Coors Field during his "Got Back" tour, with tickets going on sale July 18. Denver's Union Station will light up in his tribute.

Dustin Lynch and Lakeview set to perform at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo; the event features concerts, a carnival, and various activities from July 25 to August 3.

Lakewood's Big Belmar Bash on July 3 features live music, kids' activities, local vendors, a drone light show, and food options for Independence Day celebrations.

Eric Church announces three themed concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheatre from July 14-16, with tickets available starting April 7 for fan club members and April 11 for the general public.