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Denver's Summer Arts Scene Heats Up With Burlesque Festival, New Exhibits

Events at the Oriental Theater, Convergence Station, RiNo and the Denver Art Museum run through early August 2026.

By Denver Things-to-do Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The three-night international burlesque festival at the Oriental Theater concludes on July 18 2026 with headliners Gigi Holliday and Viva LaFever.

Burlesque Festival at the Oriental Theater

The festival occupies three consecutive nights from July 16 to 18 2026 and features international performers at the Oriental Theater. Residents and visitors can attend the final performances this weekend.

Costumed Performances at Meow Wolf Denver

Meow Wolf Denver continues its Phenomenomaly series with live costumed performances at Convergence Station through August 9 2026. The ongoing installation remains open daily at the RiNo-adjacent venue.

Underground Music Showcase in RiNo

The Underground Music Showcase returns July 24 to 26 2026 in Denver’s River North Art District with more than 200 performances across multiple stages. The three-day event draws local and touring acts to venues throughout the neighborhood.

Denver Art Museum Openings and Current Shows

The Denver Art Museum opens the exhibition John Edward Thompson and Colorado Modernism on July 19 2026. The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art remains on view through July 26 2026 at the same institution.

The Sound of Music at the Buell Theatre

A touring production of The Sound of Music begins a limited run July 29 through August 2 2026 at the Buell Theatre inside the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Tickets are available through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

These dates and venues are drawn directly from listings on visitdenver.com and the Denver Center site. Advance tickets and updated schedules can be checked on the respective venue websites listed in the sources below.

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