Things to Do in Denver in November 2026

November in Denver is the month where the city stops pretending it's still fall. You'll get a 65 degree Tuesday and then wake up Wednesday to actual snow on the ground, so keep a real coat in the car even if the forecast looks soft. Red Rocks is playing out its last real month of outdoor shows before winter shuts it down for anything that isn't a sunrise event, and the lineup this year is stacked because of it. Layers, a blanket if you've got Red Rocks tickets, and gloves are not optional after dark. This is also the month everything holiday-adjacent starts creeping in, from gift shows to the general vibe shift toward string lights and mulled drinks. Broncos football is still the biggest ticket in town some weekends, and Mission Ballroom and the Bluebird are quietly running one of their stronger stretches of the year. If you're the type who buys tickets the week of, a few of these will burn you. Plan ahead for the ones below. Bottom line: dress for two seasons in one day, book the big Red Rocks nights now, and use the smaller club shows to fill in the gaps whenever you're free.

The Big Ones

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs, November 1 at 2:25pm, Empower Field at Mile High. Broncos vs. Chiefs is always the hardest ticket of any home game, and this one will move fast. If you want in, don't wait past October.

Yandel: SINFÓNICO, November 1 at 8pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Yandel with a full orchestra at Red Rocks is exactly the kind of show that sounds better than it has any right to in that venue. Big night, dress warm.

Fuerza Regida: This Is Our Dream Tour, November 2 and 3 at 8:30pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Two nights back to back means more shots at tickets, but this is one of the bigger regional Mexican tours coming through and it'll still get tight closer to the date.

Steve Lacy: Oh Yeah? Tour, November 11 at 8pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Steve Lacy at Red Rocks is the kind of show that sells out early and gets talked about for a year. Grab tickets now if you even think you might go.

Clipse & J.I.D, November 12 at 6pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Samara Cyn opens. This is a genuinely great hip hop bill for a Thursday and it's got real sellout risk given who's on it.

mike., three shows across November 14 and 15, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. mike. is basically taking over Red Rocks for a weekend with an early and late show on Saturday and a matinee on Sunday. Pick your slot and lock it in, this kind of multi-show run tends to move fast across all three dates.

Bonobo, November 19, Mission Ballroom. Bonobo shows in Denver have a habit of selling out well before the date, so this isn't one to sleep on if it's on your list.

Denver Christmas Show, November 6 through 8, National Western Complex. This is the annual holiday shopping show that kicks off the season for a lot of people. Good for gift hunting before December gets chaotic.

Week by Week

Early November

Joshua Slone, November 4 at 7:30pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jake Minch opens. Smaller, easier ticket than the weekend's bigger shows if you just want a night out at the venue.

Restricted, November 6, Fillmore Auditorium. Solid option for a Friday if you're downtown already.

Dabin, November 6 at 6:30pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Electronic show at Red Rocks the same night as Restricted downtown, so you've got a real choice to make that Friday.

ATLiens, November 7 at 6pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Bass heavy Saturday night at the rocks, bring the layers.

Face Vocal Band: 25th Anniversary Concert, November 8 at 3:30pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. A cappella at Red Rocks, and 25 years running is genuinely impressive. Good matinee option for a Sunday.

Mid-November

Gryffin, November 13 at 6pm, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Oliver Heldens and AR/CO open. House and future house all night, this is a dance-till-you're-cold kind of show.

D.O.D, November 13, Mission Ballroom. Same night as Gryffin if you want the indoor, warmer option instead.

DakuCon 2026, November 13 through 15, Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. This is the 18+ anime, gaming, and geek convention, running roughly noon to 5pm each day. Good weekend plan if that's your thing.

Smoakland, November 14, Mission Ballroom. Solid Saturday night pick if Red Rocks is too cold for you that weekend.

Late November

Avello, November 20, Ogden Theatre. A smaller room show worth grabbing if you like catching artists before the rooms get bigger.

Tvboo, Doctor P, Twopercent b2b Ozztin, Chozen, Gallium, November 21 at 8pm, Mission Ballroom. Straight dubstep lineup, five acts deep, plan for a long night.

Costa, November 27 and 28, Bluebird Theater. Two nights right after Thanksgiving if you need to get out of the house and away from leftovers.

Eptic, November 28, Mission Ballroom. Closes out the month with another heavy bass night, good option for the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Any Day That Works

Nothing on this month's list is flagged as a standing weekly thing, so there's no built-in routine to plug into from this batch of events. If you're looking for the regular weekly stuff (trivia nights, standing DJ sets, that kind of thing), check /events directly since that list gets updated as those recurring spots get added.

The always-current calendar lives at /events.