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Live Music in Denver on Fridays (2026) — 16 Venues

16 Denver venues have live music on Fridays on a recurring basis. Here’s every one we track, with what plays and where.

Updated August 2026
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1Nocturne $$Live jazz Wednesday-Sunday, sets from 6pmFive Points4.8 ★ · 1,319 Google reviewsLive MusicNightclubBarView → 2Dazzle Denver $$Live jazz Wednesday-Monday around 6:30pm (plus weekend brunch sets)LoDo4.6 ★ · 1,691 Google reviewsLive MusicNightclubBarView → 3Lincoln's Roadhouse $Open mic Wednesdays; live bands Fri & SatWash Park4.6 ★ · 1,024 Google reviewsBarDive BarAmericanView → 4Roxy on Broadway $$Live music every night — Tue 7–9:30p, Wed live jazz jam 7–10p, Thu 7–9:30p, Fri & Sat 6–7:30 & 8–11pSouth Broadway4.6 ★ · 630 Google reviewsCocktail BarRestaurantBarView → 5Mockingbird $$Live music & DJs Wednesday-Sunday, around 9pmFive Points4.6 ★ · 171 Google reviewsNightclubBarView → 6Goosetown Tavern $$Open mic Tuesdays; bands/DJs Fri & Sat; Sunday music showCongress ParkBarView → 7Bar 404 $Live music Wednesdays & Fridays around 7pm (occasional Thursdays)Speer4.5 ★ · 290 Google reviewsCocktail BarRestaurantBarView → 8Hi-Dive $Live music most nights (indie shows), around 7pmSpeer4.5 ★ · 795 Google reviewsBarMusic VenueView → 9Lost Lake Lounge $Live music Thursday-Monday, around 7pmCongress Park4.5 ★ · 809 Google reviewsLive MusicNightclubBarView → 10Globe Hall Live Music and BBQ $$Live music most nights (evening shows)RiNo4.5 ★ · 1,057 Google reviewsLive MusicBbqBarView → 11Larimer Lounge $Live music Thursday-Sunday (often free), late afternoon onwardFive Points4.5 ★ · 1,332 Google reviewsNightclubBarRestaurantView → 12Fortissimo Denver $$Dueling pianos Thursday-Saturday at 8pmLoDo4.4 ★ · 272 Google reviewsLive MusicEntertainmentBarView → 13Skylark Lounge $Live music Wednesday-Monday, around 7pmBaker4.4 ★ · 725 Google reviewsBarPatioView → 14Lion's Lair $Open mic Wednesdays; music/DJs Fri & SatCongress Park4.3 ★ · 393 Google reviewsBarMusic VenueView → 15Herb's Hideout $Live music nightly around 9:30pm; Monday jazz 9pmLoDo4.2 ★ · 324 Google reviewsBarMusic VenuePatioView → 16Appaloosa Grill $$Live music nightlyGolden Triangle4.3 ★ · 3,229 Google reviewsSteakhouseRestaurantBarView →

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Frequently asked

Which Denver bars have live music on Fridays?

16 venues in our data run live music nights on Fridays, including Nocturne, Dazzle Denver, Lincoln's Roadhouse, Roxy on Broadway, and more. The full list with times is above.

What time does Friday live music start in Denver?

Start times vary by venue — each listing above shows its time. Most Friday live music nights get going in the evening.

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