Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend in Denver (Sept 4 to 7, 2026)
Denver doesn't slow down for the end of summer, it throws one last celebration before fall settles in. Here's where to be this Labor Day weekend, whether you're a longtime local or just getting to know the city.
Live music at Red Rocks
It's a packed run this year. Mana takes the stage Friday and Saturday, September 4 and 5, followed by Gregory Alan Isakov performing with the Colorado Symphony on Sunday and Monday. Four nights, four completely different vibes, all under the stars at one of the most iconic venues in the country.
2. Phish at Dicks Sporting Goods Park
If you're thinking about making Denver home, or you already call it home and are ready for what's next, I'd love to help you find your spot in it. jam band plays three nights in Commerce City, September 4 through 6, with a different setlist each night, a Labor Day tradition for their loyal fanbase.
3. A Taste of Mountain Oktoberfest
Ready for a day trip? Beaver Creek's Oktoberfest runs September 4 through 6, and Keystone hosts its own version on September 5, both a fun excuse to get up into the mountains before the weather turns.
4. CO150 Film Festival
Running September 1 through 6, this festival celebrates the best cinema made in, about, or by Coloradans, with screenings at over 35 venues across the state.
5. Wind Down at Oakwell Beer Spa
For something more low key, Oakwell Beer Spa offers private spa suites, hydrotherapy, and self serve craft beer, a relaxing way to close out the long weekend.
6. Why This Weekend Says So Much About Living Here
Whether you're grabbing tickets to a show, heading into the mountains, or just soaking up the last of Colorado summer, Labor Day weekend is a great reminder of why so many people fall in love with living here. Denver has this rare ability to feel like a big city and a mountain town at the same time, and weekends like this one are exactly why.
If you're thinking about making Denver home, or you already call it home and are ready for what's next, I'd love to help you find your spot in it!