Top 10 Local Events in April 2025

April is filled with music, arts, and dance performances around the Denver-Metro area. From First Friday Art Walks in RiNo, the Pulitzer-prize winning play The Hot Wing King, the return of The Wiz after a 40 year hiatus, to Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel's US tour and a new Indigenous art exhibit at the D.A.M., we have something for everyone. Be sure to read our top 10 picks below.

  1. Gutenberg! The Musical! March 18–May 4, 2025. Garner Galleria Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. A comedic musical about two aspiring playwrights presenting a backers' audition for their new project, 'Gutenberg! The Musical!'.
  2. KRAFTWERK: MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2025 – 50 YEARS OF AUTOBAHN. April 2, 2025. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver, CO. Pioneering electronic band Kraftwerk celebrates the 50th anniversary of their album 'Autobahn' with a multimedia concert combining music, visuals, and performance art.
  3. First Friday Art Walk. April 4, 2025, 6:00–9:00 PM. RiNo District, Denver. Denverites love the Santa Fe First Friday Art Walk, but have you checked out the Art Walk in RiNo? Explore the hip and vibrant RiNo Art District during the First Friday Art Walk, featuring gallery openings, exhibitions, and local artists.
  4. The Wiz. April 8–26, 2025. Buell Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This seven-time Tony-winning hit musical, a re-imagining of "The Wizard of Oz" infused with soul, gospel, funk, and R&B, is back on tour after 40 years.
  5. The String Queens. April 10, 2025. Denver Arts Complex. Renowned for their soulful, orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) captivate audiences with dynamic performances spanning Baroque to jazz to today's hits, delivering an inspiring musical journey across genres and eras.
  6. Paul Simon's A Quiet Celebration Tour. April 14-17, 2025 at 8 P.M. Paramount Theatre, Denver, Colorado. Simon & Garfunkel's Paul Simon will be touring across the USA and will feature a complete performance of his 2023 LP, Seven Psalms, along with classics from his vast catalog.
  7. Kent Monkman - History is Painted by the Victors. Starting April 20, 2025. Denver Art Museum. Renowned contemporary Indigenous artist Kent Monkman presents his first large-scale U.S. exhibition in Denver, showcasing works that challenge historical narratives.
  8. The Hot Wing King. April 25–May 25, 2025. Kilstrom Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores themes of family, friendship, and identity as it tells the story of a man competing for the title of Hot Wing King.
  9. Día del Niño Celebration. April 27, 2025. Clyfford Still Museum. Join this free, city-wide celebration of children worldwide with art-making sessions led by artist Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand, including creating seed bombs. Enjoy child-friendly dance performances by local groups such as Danza Matachina Guadalupana and Colorado Youth Mariachi Program.
  10. Swallow Hill Music Summer Concerts. June - July 2025. Four Mile Historic Park, Denver, Colorado. Swallow Hill Music recently announced their exciting line-up for their summer concert series. Grab chairs, pack a picnic and join Swallow Hill Music for family-friendly evenings with musical tributes to bands including Fleetwood Mac, The Grateful Dead, Santana, Bob Dylan and more! Tickets are now on sale.