May We Tempt You With These Epic Denver Events?

From tacos and fashion to farmers markets and Sting at Red Rocks—here’s what’s poppin’ in Denver this May.

🌷 May We Tempt You? Here’s What’s Popping in Denver This Month

Hey Denver!

Ready for warm-weather fun, epic festivals, farmers’ markets, and patio hangs? May in Denver is shaping up to be a non-stop parade of food, fashion, live music, and local flavor. From tacos to marathons, art shows to Red Rocks legends—this month’s calendar is stacked.

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🌷 May in the Mile High: 14 Events You’ll Want on Your Calendar

April showers are out, and May is ready to bloom with farmers markets, live music, street fests, and more. Whether you’re here for the tacos, the fashion, or just that perfect spring sunshine—Denver’s about to deliver. Here’s your sneak peek at some of the biggest and best events happening across the city this May:

📍 Belleview Beer Garden | 🗓 Saturday, May 3 | 💵 Free

Craft vendors, live music, and one giant street party to kick off May. Think Kentucky Derby energy meets Colorado cool.

📍 Civic Center Park | 🗓 May 3–4 | 💵 Free

Mariachi, tacos, salsa dancing, chihuahua races, and a lowrider car show? This two-day party is a cultural explosion you can’t miss.

🥕 Farmers Market Season Begins

South Pearl Farmers Market (May 4) and Highlands Farmers Market (May 18) bring the fresh vibes back to Denver Sunday mornings. Local produce, music, coffee, and your neighbor’s adorable dog.

📍 RiNo | 🗓 May 10–18 | 🎟 Tickets Required

A full week of runway shows, workshops, and local style. Think sustainable fashion, bold designs, and a ton of outfit inspo.

📍 Civic Center Park | 🗓 Wednesdays & Thursdays starting early May | 🕚 11AM–2PM

Food trucks, live music, sunshine lunches—Denver’s lunchtime MVP is back.

📍 All over Denver | 🗓 May 16–18 | 🎽 Registration Open

Whether you’re cheering, running, or just dodging the traffic—this iconic race weekend brings major energy to Colfax and beyond.

📍 Central Park | 🗓 May 24–25 | 💵 Free

A juried art show with 100+ artists, live music, and hands-on activities for kids. Perfect for your Memorial Day weekend plans.

📍 Arapahoe County Fairgrounds | 🗓 May 23–25 | 💵 Free

Unexpectedly fascinating! See world-class collections, get your philately on, and maybe find your new niche hobby.

📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 🗓 Saturday, May 31 | 7:00 AM

Flow into summer at one of the most scenic yoga spots on Earth. Just don’t forget your mat (or your coffee after).

📍 Montview Blvd | 🗓 May 31–June 1 | 💵 Free

Local artists, food trucks, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe to close out May on a creative note.

📍 Civic Center Park | 🗓 Tuesday, May 14 | 💵 Free

The beloved fest returns as part of Viva Streets! Expect eats, music, games, and classic Denver charm.

📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 🗓 May 19, 20, 22 | 🎟️ Tickets

Yes, that Sting. Red Rocks. 3 nights. We’ll say no more.

📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 🗓 May 23 | 🎟️ $56+

Silky soul and swoon-worthy vibes under the stars. It doesn’t get more “Denver spring night” than this.

📍 16th & Welton | 🗓 May 26 | 6PM–10PM | 🎟️ Ticketed

Funky house music + downtown energy = one epic Memorial Day Monday.

🌆 Mile High Happenings & Weather ☀️❄️

Wednesday, April 30 – Partly Cloudy

🌡 High: 69°F | Low: 43°F

💧 24% chance of rain | 💨 WNW at 12 mph

Not too hot, not too cold—just right for a midweek patio lunch or park stroll.

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Chess Night📍 Woods Boss Brewing | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday)

🧵 Open Mic Comedy📍 Wide Right | 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday)

🧵 Mile High Roundup📍 Mile High Spirits | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday)

🧵 Punk Rock Trivia Night📍 Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday)

💵 Ticketed Events

🎭 Alton Brown – Last Bite📍 Buell Theatre | 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $59.50+

🎸 Deafheaven📍 Gothic Theatre | 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $32.50+

🎶 Foxy Shazam📍 Meow Wolf Denver | 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $34.25+

🎷 International Jazz Day with Kneebody📍 Dazzle | Time varies | 🎟️ $15–$25

🎷 Kneebody📍 Dazzle | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 🎟️ $25–$35

📚 Lynn Aliya Live📍 Tattered Cover (Colfax) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $8–$32

😂 Mike Finoia📍 Comedy Works South | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟️ $14

🎸 Papooz📍 The Bluebird Theater | 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

😂 New Faces Rd. 1📍 Comedy Works Downtown | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟️ $14

🎶 The Tom Amend Trio📍 Nocturne | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎟️ $26–$98

🎶 TRSH📍 Globe Hall | 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $24

🎶 Two Friends📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

Thursday, May 1 – Cloudy

🌡 High: 57°F | Low: 40°F

💧 22% chance of rain | 💨 NNE at 7 mph

A cooler, cloudier start to May. Keep that jacket handy just in case.

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Geeks Who Drink Trivia📍 Jagged Mountain Brewery | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Thursday)

🧵 Trivia Night @ Waldschänke📍 Waldschänke Ciders | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Thursday)

🍹 Kick-Off Party at 54thirty📍 54thirty Rooftop | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free

💵 Ticketed Events

🎪 Arts Caravan’s Circus Variety Show: Lucky!📍 Colorado Sake Co. | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎟️ $20

🎶 Dancefestopia: Yellow Brick Road Tour (House Edition)📍 Larimer Lounge | 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $15

🎶 Ichiko Aoba📍 Paramount Theatre | 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

🎶 LARK and Ninth Street Singers Concert📍 CU Denver | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

🎶 Mereba📍 The Bluebird Theater | 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $25+

🎶 Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie📍 The Ogden Theatre | 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $51+

🎷 The Peter Sommer Trio📍 Nocturne | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎟️ $26–$98

😂 Tina Fey & Amy Poehler📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

🎶 YHWH Nailgun📍 Globe Hall | 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $19+

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✌️ Until Next Time, May-niacs

See something you’re excited about? Forward this to a friend, hit reply to share your top picks, or tag us when you’re out and about. May in Denver is just heating up—and we’ll be here all season long to help you make the most of it. 🌸🌇

—The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team

Answer: B) Greek Theatre at Civic Center Park

Originally completed in 1919, the Greek Theatre was a cultural hub for concerts and vaudeville acts. A century later, it still draws crowds—thanks to modern installations from programs like Art in the Park.

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