Key Takeaways
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Denver’s September 2026 calendar centers on Brandi Carlile’s three-night Red Rocks run, Tame Impala at Ball Arena, Billy Strings’ two arena nights, and Andrea Bocelli’s Red Rocks shows.
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Red Rocks hosts a near-continuous slate of headliners from SOFI TUKKER on Sept. 10 through The Backseat Lovers on Sept. 30, while Ball Arena delivers arena-scale spectacles across genres.
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Club-level discovery nights with Kelela, Temples, Towa Bird, Arlo Parks, and Lauren Sanderson give fans intimate access to rising artists.
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Emerging-artist highlights such as Role Model at Red Rocks, Sturgill Simpson as Johnny Blue Skies at Ball Arena, and Lauren Sanderson at Meow Wolf show the month’s range.
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Use the ticket links in this guide to lock in seats and discover your next favorite artist with OnesToWatch Live.
Ticket Links For September’s Standout Shows
The following Denver and nearby shows are on the books as of 2026-09-11. Secure seats early to avoid last-minute sellouts.
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Brandi Carlile — Sept. 12 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Get Sept. 12 Tickets
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Brandi Carlile — Sept. 13 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Get Sept. 13 Tickets
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Kelela — Sept. 13 — Gothic Theatre — Reserve Gothic Theatre Seats
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Snail Mail (supporting Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney) — Sept. 14 — Fillmore Auditorium — See The Triple Bill
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Temples — Sept. 15 — Bluebird Theatre — Grab Bluebird Tickets
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Role Model — Sept. 16 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Book Red Rocks Seats
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Lil Skies — Sept. 17 — Marquis — Get Marquis Tickets
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Towa Bird — Sept. 19 — Marquis — See Towa Bird Live
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Lexa Gates (supporting Ravyn Lenae) — Sept. 20 — Ogden Theatre — Tickets For Ravyn Lenae
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The Beaches (supporting Foster The People) — Sept. 22 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Red Rocks Support Set
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Channel Tres — Sept. 22 — Ogden Theatre — Dance With Channel Tres
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Sturgill Simpson (as Johnny Blue Skies) — Sept. 23 — Ball Arena — Reserve Ball Arena Seats
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Swimming Paul (Day Trip Block Party Denver 2026) — Sept. 26 — JUNKYARD — Day Trip Block Party Passes
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Arlo Parks — Sept. 26 — Gothic Theatre — See Arlo At Gothic
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Jungle — Sept. 27 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Jungle Night One
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Jungle — Sept. 28 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Jungle Night Two
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Lauren Sanderson — Sept. 29 — Meow Wolf Denver Convergence Station — Meow Wolf Show Access
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Cavetown — Sept. 30 — Summit Music Hall — Summit Music Hall Tickets
Big-Stage Moments At Red Rocks And Ball Arena
September’s marquee shows stretch from Red Rocks’ sandstone bowl to Ball Arena’s full-production spectacles. These nights anchor the month for touring headliners.
Brandi Carlile — Sept. 11–13 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
Carlile’s three-night stand on The Human Tour, with Stephen Wilson Jr. opening, serves as the emotional centerpiece of the month at Red Rocks. Her Red Rocks shows often turn into communal singalongs. A three-night run at a 9,525-capacity amphitheater shows the demand she commands in Colorado. Her September 11 and 12 shows start at 7:30 PM. The September 13 closer starts at 6:30 PM.
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Sept. 12 — Tickets For Sept. 12
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Sept. 13 — Tickets For Sept. 13
Tame Impala — Sept. 11 — Ball Arena, Denver, CO
The Deadbeat Tour brings Kevin Parker’s psychedelic rock project to Ball Arena on September 11, with Dominic Fike in support. Tame Impala’s live production layers visuals and sound into a fully immersive arena experience. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
Role Model — Sept. 16 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
This Red Rocks date marks a clear scale jump for Role Model’s Chuck On Tour, with Samia opening.
The 7:30 PM Wednesday slot places his intimate, confessional indie-pop in one of the country’s most recognizable venues. OnesToWatch has tracked his rise from small rooms to this stage.
Billy Strings — Sept. 18–19 — Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Billy Strings opens the fall leg of his 2026 tour in Denver with two nights at Ball Arena. A rare theater show at the Paramount Theatre follows on September 20. The Paramount date is one of only three theater performances on his 2026 tour, alongside The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles and the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Fans must purchase a ticket to the corresponding arena date to attend those theater shows. The Ball Arena sets start at 7:30 PM.
Andrea Bocelli — Sept. 20–21 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
Bocelli’s two-night Red Rocks stand, both at 8:00 PM, draws fans who travel specifically for the weekend. His Red Rocks appearances attract destination audiences. The combination of his voice, the amphitheater’s natural acoustics, and the sandstone backdrop creates one of the venue’s most distinctive concert experiences.
Sturgill Simpson (as Johnny Blue Skies) — Sept. 23 — Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Sturgill Simpson’s Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour hits Ball Arena under his Johnny Blue Skies alias.
The Denver date lands on September 23, with the show running from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Performances under this alias draw from a broader sonic palette than his earlier country work, which keeps the arena set unpredictable.
Jungle — Sept. 27–28 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
Jungle formed in London in 2013, led by producers Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland, later joined by Lydia Kitto. They close out the month’s Red Rocks run with two consecutive nights, both at 7:30 PM. RIO KOSTA supports on September 28, 2026. Jungle’s live show leans on choreography and horns, and the Red Rocks setting amplifies the density of their production.
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Sept. 27 — Jungle Sept. 27 Tickets
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Sept. 28 — Jungle Sept. 28 Tickets
Weezer — Sept. 16 — Ball Arena, Denver, CO
The Gathering brings Weezer to Ball Arena with The Shins and Silversun Pickups in support. The show starts at 7:00 PM. A triple bill of this caliber at arena scale offers deep catalog coverage for fans of 1990s and 2000s alternative rock.
Big Gigantic — Sept. 26 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
Big Gigantic headlines Red Rocks on September 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Funk Hunters, Motifv, and Drew Birch supporting. The Denver-based duo’s live electronic sets match the amphitheater’s scale, and the earlier start time makes this one of the more accessible nights on the calendar.
Breaking Benjamin — Sept. 28 — Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Breaking Benjamin headlines Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, September 28, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM, with Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehae supporting. Four-band hard rock bills at arena level have become less common, and this one leans into volume and catalog depth.
Club And Theater Shows For Weeknight Discovery
Smaller rooms across Denver and Englewood host the month’s most interesting discovery plays. These shows favor close-range performances and detailed sound.
Temples — Sept. 15 — Bluebird Theatre, Denver, CO
The BLISS Tour brings Temples’ neo-psychedelic rock to one of Denver’s most intimate mid-capacity rooms. The Bluebird Theater lists a 500-person capacity, which makes this a rare chance to see Temples at close range.
Kelela — Sept. 13 — Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO
Kelela’s new avatar live tour stops at the Gothic Theatre on September 13. Her avant-R&B production is dense and precise, and the Gothic’s mid-size room supports the intimacy her music requires.
Snail Mail (supporting Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney) — Sept. 14 — Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO
The Flannel and The Fury 2026 tour pairs Snail Mail with Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney. Snail Mail’s guitar-forward indie rock fits naturally alongside both headliners. Fillmore Auditorium lists a capacity of about 3,900 for live music, which keeps the show large but still focused.
Lil Skies — Sept. 17 — Marquis, Denver, CO
Lil Skies Live 2026 at the Marquis offers a tight club set from a rapper whose melodic approach has carried him through several rap cycles. The Marquis Theater is a 450-capacity room operated by Live Nation, so the performance lands at close quarters.
Towa Bird — Sept. 19 — Marquis, Denver, CO
The Gentleman Tour brings Towa Bird to the Marquis on September 19. Her guitar work and genre-fluid songwriting have made her a notable emerging name in the current indie landscape.
Lexa Gates (supporting Ravyn Lenae) — Sept. 20 — Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO
Ravyn Lenae’s Live 2026 tour stop at the Ogden Theatre features Lexa Gates in support. Both artists move between R&B and alternative pop. The Ogden’s roughly 1,600-person room gives their sets enough space while keeping the sound intimate.
The Beaches (supporting Foster The People) — Sept. 22 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
The Beaches open for Foster The People’s Good Mourning Sunshine Tour at Red Rocks. The Canadian band’s high-energy live set suits the amphitheater’s scale, and the slot offers a significant platform as they continue to build a U.S. audience.
Channel Tres — Sept. 22 — Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO
The Enigma Tour brings Channel Tres to the Ogden Theatre on September 22. His bass-heavy, groove-driven sets benefit from the Ogden’s strong sound system and mid-size layout.
Swimming Paul (Day Trip Block Party Denver 2026) — Sept. 26 — JUNKYARD, Denver, CO
The Day Trip Block Party Denver 2026 at JUNKYARD features Swimming Paul within a festival-style outdoor lineup. Block party formats reward artists whose energy carries across open-air spaces, and this event ranks among the month’s more social concert options.
Arlo Parks — Sept. 26 — Gothic Theatre, Englewood, CO
The DESIRE TOUR brings Arlo Parks to the Gothic Theatre on September 26. Her confessional indie-pop and precise vocal delivery benefit from a room of this size, where the full dynamic range of her arrangements remains clear.
Lauren Sanderson — Sept. 29 — Meow Wolf Denver Convergence Station, Denver, CO
Lauren Sanderson’s COME SAY SUM TOUR lands at Meow Wolf Denver on September 29.
Tickets are available through both the Meow Wolf venue page and Ticketmaster. Sanderson’s high-energy performances and direct audience engagement have made her a standout among current touring artists. The Meow Wolf space, an immersive art installation and event venue, adds a visual layer that few other Denver rooms can match.
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Meow Wolf Denver Convergence Station — Tickets For Lauren Sanderson
Cavetown — Sept. 30 — Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
Cavetown’s Running With Scissors Tour closes the month at Summit Music Hall on September 30. Summit Music Hall now holds up to 1,350 people after its 2018 renovations. That intimate scale suits the emotionally direct style that has made Cavetown a staple of the indie-pop touring circuit.