Return of big venues points to Denver's live music comeback — The Know

With its reputation as one of the country’s most lucrative touring markets, the Denver metro area and Front Range in general are poised to satisfy pent-up demand for live concerts this year.

This week, multiple venues have announced larger, nationally touring shows alongside already-scheduled (and in some cases, sold-out) nights from regional and local acts, with the hope that vaccination rates will have risen and infections fallen by the time they arrive. Major venues include Red Rocks Amphitheatre (now with a 2,500-person capacity, thanks to a variance), the Paramount Theatre, Boulder Theater and Chautauqua Auditorium.

Here’s a survey — by no means comprehensive — of newly announced and rescheduled shows at these larger venues. All details are subject to change without notice following updated COVID-19 mandates from the state. In some cases, prices may also be noticeably higher for new tickets (to make up for an ongoing lack of revenue).

Many of the recent announcements include shows rescheduled from 2020 and early 2021 — which means tickets to previous events are still good, and refunds are likely (and finally) available at the point of purchase. See the venues’ respective ticketing websites for details.

Paramount Theatre

June 11-12, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, rescheduled from June 12-13, 2020. New tickets on sale now at ticketmaster.com ($35-$145)
Aug. 6, Amy Grant, rescheduled from March 21, 2021. New tickets on sale ($40-$70)
Sept. 18, Chris Tucker, rescheduled from March 20, 2021. New tickets on sale ($60-$90)
Oct. 3, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, tickets on sale at 10 a.m. April 2 (no prices available)
Oct. 24, John Hiatt and the Jerry Douglas Band, rescheduled from Aug. 19, 2020. New tickets on sale ($40-$80)

Boulder Theater

Oct. 23, John Hiatt and the Jerry Douglas Band, rescheduled from Aug. 18, 2020 (originally at Chautauqua Auditorium). New tickets on sale at bouldertheater.com ($50-$60)
Nov 21, David Spade, rescheduled from March 12, 2021. New tickets on sale ($49.50-$59.50)

Chautauqua Auditorium

July 1-Aug. 7, Colorado Music Festival 2021 concert season, various orchestral and chamber music shows in-person and live-streamed. Tickets on sale April 20 via coloradomusicfestival.org (prices not yet available)
July 19, Indigo Girls, rescheduled from July 25, 2020. New tickets on sale at chautauqua.com ($55-$70)
Aug. 26, Keb’ Mo’, rescheduled from July 5, 2021. New tickets on sale ($48-$63)

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

April 23-24, Lotus, on sale at 10 a.m. April 2 at axs.com (prices not yet available)
April 29-30, Trevor Hall, on sale at 10 a.m. April 2 ($60-$80)
May 3-4, Zhu, on sale 10 a.m. April 2 ($60-$80)
May 7-8, Brantley Gilbert, rescheduled from May 8-9, 2020. New tickets on sale ($39.50-$55)

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