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PHOTOS: Dueling Music Festivals take over Denver for Show-Filled Weekend

By July 26, 2026 | updated 2 hours ago

Lady Los performs at Matchbox in RiNo on the second night of the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Ko Kelly performs at Campground in RiNo on the first night of the Underground Music Festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Ko Kelly performs at Campground in RiNo on the first night of the Underground Music Festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Pink Hawks perform at HQ in South Broadway on the first night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Pink Hawks perform at HQ in South Broadway on the first night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Poor Moxi perform in the back room at Underground Music Festival in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Poor Moxi perform in the back room at Underground Music Festival in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Pink Hawks perform at HQ in South Broadway on the first night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Pink Hawks perform at HQ in South Broadway on the first night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People wait for news after the two main stages were postponed due to weather on the first night of the Underground Music Showcase in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.
People wait for news after the two main stages were postponed due to weather on the first night of the Underground Music Showcase in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Poor Moxi perform in the back room at Underground Music Festival in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Poor Moxi perform in the back room at Underground Music Festival in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Marfa perform at Ratio Beerworks in RiNo on the first night of the Underground Music Festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Marfa perform at Ratio Beerworks in RiNo on the first night of the Underground Music Festival on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
May Be Fern perform on the Showcase Stage in RiNo on the first night of the Underground Music Showcase on Friday, July 24, 2026.
May Be Fern perform on the Showcase Stage in RiNo on the first night of the Underground Music Showcase on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People make their way into Ratio Beerworks between sets on the first night of the Underground Music Festival in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.
People make their way into Ratio Beerworks between sets on the first night of the Underground Music Festival in RiNo on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
A poster of Blucifer hangs on the stage at the Hi-Dive as Honey Blazer performs on the first night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo on South Broadway on Friday, July 24, 2026.
A poster of Blucifer hangs on the stage at the Hi-Dive as Honey Blazer performs on the first night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo on South Broadway on Friday, July 24, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Blucifer’s First Rodeo kicks off its first year, replacing the Underground Music Showcase on South Broadway on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Blucifer’s First Rodeo kicks off its first year, replacing the Underground Music Showcase on South Broadway on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People wait in line outside Adrift Tiki Bar for a show on the second night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo, a music festival on South Broadway, on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
People wait in line outside Adrift Tiki Bar for a show on the second night of Blucifer’s First Rodeo, a music festival on South Broadway, on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Lady Los performs at Matchbox in RiNo on the second night of the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Lady Los performs at Matchbox in RiNo on the second night of the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People wait outside the Irish Rover for the start of a show with Blucifer's First Rodeo music festival on South Broadway on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
People wait outside the Irish Rover for the start of a show with Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on South Broadway on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Charlotte Sands performs on the Showcase Stage at the Underground Music Showcase in RiNo on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Charlotte Sands performs on the Showcase Stage at the Underground Music Showcase in RiNo on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Izcalli performs at Larimer Lounge in RiNo during the Underground Music Showcase in RiNo on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Izcalli performs at Larimer Lounge in RiNo during the Underground Music Showcase in RiNo on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Angelica Garcia performs on the Underground Stage in RiNo during the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Angelica Garcia performs on the Underground Stage in RiNo during the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Bun Bun perform in Waax Trax on South Broadway during Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Bun Bun perform in Waax Trax on South Broadway during Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Messenger Music Collective performs at Voodoo Donuts on South Broadway during Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Messenger Music Collective performs at Voodoo Donuts on South Broadway during Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Angelica Garcia performs on the Underground Stage in RiNo during the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Angelica Garcia performs on the Underground Stage in RiNo during the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
People shop for music during a performance at Wax Trax on South Broadway during Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
People shop for music during a performance at Wax Trax on South Broadway during Blucifer’s First Rodeo music festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Twin Shadow performs on the Showcase Stage at the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Twin Shadow performs on the Showcase Stage at the Underground Music Showcase on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
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