What to Do in Denver This Summer 2024!

[Updated 5/16/24]

Summer in Denver is a time for community, culture, and celebration, and at Cornerstone Apartment Services, we’re at the heart of it all. With our convenient locations in the most popular neighborhoods, you can easily walk to many of the exciting events happening in the Mile High City this summer. Here’s a curated list of the fun-filled activities awaiting you in Denver this summer:

May:

May 4th: 10th Annual Derby Party @ Belleview Station
Kick off the summer festivities with live bluegrass music and beer tasting at the Derby Party, hosted by TheBigWonderful.
May 4th-5th: Denver Cinco De Mayo Festival @ Civic Center Park
A family-friendly celebration featuring special attractions, musical acts, Folklorico dancers, Mariachis, and mouthwatering Mexican cuisine.
May 4th-5th: Cinco De Mersiv @ Mission Ballroom
Block party with a musical lineup that embraces Mexican heritage, delectable authentic cuisine, and live performances.
May 8th – October 16th: Civic Center Eats @ Civic Center Park
Every Thursday, enjoy Denver’s best food trucks, live music, and support local businesses at Civic Center Eats.
May 9th-11th: Ukefest @ Swallow Hill
A celebration of all things ukulele.
May 11th, 19th, 26th: Hangin’ N Slangin’ Markets @ RiNo
Hangin’ N Slangin’ vintage thrift markets will be in RiNo, featuring a variety of vendors, food, and music.
May 11th: Golden Hours @ Riverfront Park
Live music on the river.
May 11th-12th: Sloan’s Lake Spring Bazaar @ Sloan’s Lake
Explore 80+ vendors, and enjoy live music, springtime beverages, and delicious street food.
May 24th: The Taylor Party @ Summit Denver
18+ Taylor Swift dance party.

June:

June 1st-2nd: Outside Festival @ Civic Center Park
Live interviews with outdoor enthusiasts like Shaun White, films about the outdoors, and live music to top off a weekend of celebrating being outside.
June 7th: Regenerate Festival @ Civic Center Park
House and EDM music festival featuring Agents of Time, AYYBO, and Ben Bohmer (Live).
June 7th-9th: Greek Festival @ E Alameda Ave & S Dahlia St
Authentic Greek food, music and dancing!
June 8th: Five Points Jazz Festival @ Five Points Neighborhood
A Celebration of the rich history of jazz in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood.
June 14th-15th: Zach Bryan @ Empower Field at Mile High
June 15th-16th: Juneteenth Music Festival @ Five Points Neighborhood
Commemorate Juneteenth with music, art, culture, and community at the Juneteenth Music Festival.
June 15th: Denver Ska Fest @ Sculpture Park at Denver Performing Arts Complex
June 20th: The Rolling Stones @ Empower Field at Mile High
June 15th-16th: Summer Sessions @ River Front Park
Live music on the river.
June 22nd-23rd: Denver PrideFest & Parade @ Civic Center Park
Celebrate love, diversity, and equality at Denver PrideFest, featuring a colorful parade and lively festivities.
June 22nd-23rd: Cherry Blossom Festival @ Sakura Square
Experience Japanese culture with taiko drumming, delicious cuisine, sake, and artwork at the Cherry Blossom Festival.
June 29th: Endless Sunshine @ Civic Center Park
Live music, craft cocktails, food trucks, and lawn games.

July:

July 4th-7th: Fan Expo Denver @ Colorado Convention Center
Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, cosplay, gaming, and more.
July 5th-7th: Cherry Creek Arts Festival @ Cherry Creek North
July 13th: Crosscurrents @ Confluence Park
Enjoy live music on the South Platte River while supporting a fundraiser for cleaning the river.
July 13th: Westword Tacolandia @ Civic Center Park
Tacos, margaritas, and lucha libre wrestling.
July 13th: Beethoven & Brews @ Sculpture Park at Denver Performing Arts Complex
Savor classical music paired with craft brews at Beethoven & Brews in Sculpture Park.
July 12th-14th: Colorado Black Arts Festival @ City Park
Celebrate African American art and culture at the Colorado Black Arts Festival in City Park.
July 16th: Sad Summer Festival @ Mission Ballroom
Featuring Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years, and We the Kings.
July 18th: Summer Sessions @ Riverfront Park
July 20th: Tennyson Street Fair
July 24th – Aug 25th: ‘Wicked’ @ Buell Theatre
July 26th-28th: Under Ground Music Showcase @ Broadway
Music festival on South Broadway. View the full line up.
July 26th-27th: Global Dance Festival @ TBA
July 27th-28th: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival @ Sloan’s Lake
July 27th: Cheesman Park Art Fest
July 30th: Olivia Rodrigo @ Ball Arena

August:

August 3rd: Foo Fighters @ Empower Field
August 15th: Summer Sessions @ Riverfront Park
August 19th – September 1st: Phish @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
August TBA: Chicken Fight Fest @ Elitch Gardens

September:

Sep 4th-7th: Denver Food & Wine Festival @ Larimer Street
September 8th: Def Leppard / Journey / Steve Miller Band @ Coors Field

The Best Events in Denver Are Right Outside Your Cornerstone Apartment

As Denver’s largest apartment management company, Cornerstone Apartment Services is committed to building community by providing our residents with easy access to the best events and attractions the city has to offer. From music festivals to cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer in Denver!

Did We Miss One?

We don’t want our residents to miss anything this summer! If you are hosting an event or know of one you think our residents should know about, please send it to Social@CornerstoneApartments.com.