Denver Oktoberfest and Basstoberfest Kick Off Epic Weekend in Mile High City

25/09/2025 3 min
Denver Oktoberfest and Basstoberfest Kick Off Epic Weekend in Mile High City

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Denver listeners, looking for the best ways to soak up the city this week and weekend? Here’s what’s happening right now in the Mile High City. Lace up your boots because the Denver Oktoberfest is back and rolling into Larimer and 21st Street in the historic Ballpark District. Get your fill of keg bowling, stein hoisting, and live music running through the weekend. According to the official Denver Oktoberfest site, the party continues both Friday and Saturday, with authentic German food, axe throwing and costume contests, making this festival a downtown tradition you simply can’t miss.If you want to keep the Oktoberfest energy going late, Basstoberfest hits 2875 Blake Street Friday night, with Bierstadt Lagerhaus and Ze Fuss teaming up for an epic afterparty. Expect bass music from local artists, vendors, live painters, and games starting at 9:30 PM, but this one is strictly 21 and over. For the ink enthusiasts, the Colorado Tattoo Convention and Expo lands at the National Western Complex from Friday through Sunday. Watch world-renowned artists at work, browse tattoo competitions, and check out a custom car and motorcycle show. According to event organizers, tickets start at just over thirty dollars for a day pass, or you can snag a weekend pass for the full three-day experience.Not a fan of the needle? The 15th Annual Denver Century Ride rolls out from Northfield Boulevard Saturday morning, with routes for every skill level from 25 to 100 miles. Register on site and join thousands of cyclists as they spin through some of Denver’s most scenic urban routes. Cross the finish line to live music, a lifestyle expo, and cold beer—perfect for celebrating your accomplishment and meeting fellow riders.Art lovers can enjoy a rotating suite of exhibitions at the McNichols Civic Center Building, open daily from 10am to 4pm. For stunning live music tonight, the Colorado Symphony brings Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas to Boettcher Concert Hall, and Red Rocks hosts an unforgettable show with Bonnie Raitt and Jimmie Vaughan. Saturday at Red Rocks, catch SnowShape Endurance, the high-energy fitness series perfect for kick starting your morning. Stay into the evening as Big Gigantic headlines with an all-star lineup, guaranteeing a dance-filled night under the stars.Theater fans, make your way to the Singleton Theatre for Happiest Man on Earth, running through November, or take in the Artist in Residence Showcase at the Studio Loft on Friday. If disco is your thing, the Colorado Symphony brings Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees and Beyond with Rajaton to Boettcher Concert Hall Saturday night, promising a night of retro classics.Don’t forget about the Downtown Denver Public Art Bicycle Tour on Saturday, blending outdoor fun with Denver’s thriving art scene. For a mix of science, history, and culture, take the family to the Colorado Convention Center for the AAP National Conference & Exhibition running Friday.Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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