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Denver Festivals 2026 & 2027

Denver has 4 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Festival calendar

July 2026

  • Jul 24 - Jul 26

    Underground Music Showcase (UMS) 2026

    music festival. The Underground Music Showcase (The UMS), Denver’s premier indie music festival, is is widely regarded as the best opportunity to explore and discover the local independent music scene.

September 2026

  • Sep 11 - Sep 12

    Global Dance Festival 2026

    music festival. As Colorado’s largest summer festival, Global Dance Festival is one of the premier cultural developments in a state with some of the top population booms in the country.

October 2026

December 2026

  • Dec 30 - Dec 31

    Decadence Colorado 2026

    music festival. One of the largest NYE festivals in the world, Decadence Colorado, returns to Denver.

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Dates to verify

These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.

  • Rise Comedy Festival

    Jul 24 - Aug 1 · Planning lead · verify date and source

  • Denver Food + Wine Festival

    Aug 25 - Aug 29 · Planning lead · verify date and source

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Marade

    Jan 18 · Planning lead · exact date needs evidence

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