Ramp up for summer with these events in and around Denver!
Spread the Word Music Festival: 05/05 to 05/08 Downtown Denver
“Spread the Word Music Festival is an annual extravaganza highlighting Colorado’s thriving music scene & rising artists. 4 DAYS – 60+ BANDS – 10 STAGES.” Get Tickets!
The Lights Fest: 05/06 Colorado Motor Sports Park
“The Lights Fest is an experience where thousands of friends and families gather to listen to live music, fill up on food trucks and light up life by sharing personal wishes, dreams and goals. At the perfect moment, everyone ignites their personalized sky lanterns with Tiki torches and lets them take flight. It creates a surreal ambiance, where time slows down and your single flame rises and joins with thousands of others to Light the Sky.” Get Tickets!
Bacon and Beer Classic: 05/13 Sports Authority Field at Mile High
“Party on the field at Sports Authority Field at Mile High and indulge in unlimited bacon and craft beer. Sample 80+ beers from regional breweries, eat 30+ bacon-infused dishes from local chefs, play giant Jenga, battle it out on the bungee run, compete in the Hormel® bacon eating contest and more.” Get Tickets!
NEW Alamo Drafthouse Sloan’s Lake Opening: 05/15 Sloan’s Lake
“We’re opening our doors in Sloan’s Lake on May 15th! Located on West Colfax near the Highland neighborhood at 4255 W. Colfax Ave., the theater is just blocks from Sloan’s Lake Park and the Perry Station light rail. As with all Alamo Drafthouse theaters, Sloan’s Lake will match a passion for movies with a love of inspired food and drink as it provides in-theater dining in all eight theaters.” More Info!
Film on the Rocks “Superbad”: 05/17 Red Rocks Amphitheater
Open Film on the Rocks season with “Superbad!” “Time for your 10-year reunion with everyone’s favorite high school rejects! (“Film on the Rocks is a collaborative production of the Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues and was created to provide an affordable opportunity for the community to enjoy films and live entertainment at Red Rocks Amphitheatre). Get Tickets!
Film on the Rocks “Rogue One”: 05/22 Red Rocks Amphitheater
“The first stand alone of the contemporary STAR WARS saga, ROGUE ONE was a bit of a gamble to pull off. Thankfully, Gareth Edwards and Co. did not disappoint with a faithful prequel all fans can get behind.” This one is sure to sell out fast! Get Tickets!
The Memorial Weekend Festival: Kick-Off to Summer: 05/27 to 05/29 Denver
“Help us kick-off Summer with three days of great family-friendly entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, and so much more! The Festival is located on the 1000 block of South Gaylord Street.” More Info!
We look forward to seeing you around Denver this May!

