Denver Arts Week is November 1st-10th, 2024 – a ten-day celebration of local culture and arts with various activities and specials. You can enjoy many different local festivities, free museum entries, and discounted events.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best activities during Denver Arts Week with helpful information to experience the fun. If you’re visiting Denver, we’ll also discuss the best places to stay and how to get around.
Learn more about first Friday art walks, free nights at local museums, and special deals below.
Denver Arts Week kicks off on Friday, November 1st, with art walks in different parts of the city throughout the day and evening.
We recommend exploring on foot during your art walk in the vibrant neighborhoods below. You’ll find shops and vendors where you can meet local artists and buy original artwork.
On Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, museums throughout Denver are offering free admission as a part of Denver Arts Week.
Visit the following museums between 5 and 10 PM for free entry and a unique experience:
Throughout Denver Arts Week, you can enjoy the following discounts on admission, memberships, and art:
Since the events and activities take place throughout the Mile High City, you'll need transportation to get around and explore.
You can get around by car, and many locations have on-site or nearby parking. However, traffic may be congested, and parking will likely be limited. That said, it’s best to use public transportation or a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft.
We recommend visiting one specific area at a time and exploring their art scene, events, and activities on foot if possible. For example, RiNo and the Art District on Santa Fe are both walkable areas where you can spend a couple of hours.
If you’re planning a Denver vacation during Arts Week, there are many areas to stay with hotels and Airbnbs.
Since the events take place throughout the city, central locations like Downtown Denver or River North Art District are ideal. Or you can stay away from the hustle in quiet neighborhoods like Sunnyside and Washington Park.
Our favorite Denver hotels are the Crawford Hotel and Halcyon Hotel.
Crawford Hotel is conveniently located above the lively Denver Union Station. The rooms are cozy and elegant, and many Denver Arts Week activities, shops, and restaurants in Downtown Denver surround the hotel.
Halcyon Hotel is in the Cherry Creek shopping district and offers a homey yet elegant vibe. When you're not exploring the city's art scene, you can enjoy the hotel's rooftop pool with city views. There's also on-site dining and drinking.
We hope you found this article helpful and are looking forward to exploring Denver’s vibrant art scene.
If you’re looking to relax during Denver Arts Week to fully enjoy the experience, book a spa day at Oakwell Beer Spa. Enjoying art activities and then unwinding at Oakwell Beer Spa makes the perfect date night or friends' night out!
Denver Arts Week is a citywide celebration of visual arts, music, theater, film, and cultural heritage. Across galleries, museums, studios, and performance venues, you’ll find special exhibitions, open houses, artist talks, live performances, hands-on workshops, family activities, neighborhood art walks, and pop-up installations highlighting local and regional artists. Many events are free or discounted, and popular highlights include First Friday art walks and museum late nights.
Top areas include the Art District on Santa Fe (First Friday galleries and studios), RiNo Art District (street art, contemporary galleries, maker spaces, breweries), Golden Triangle Museum District (major museums and design galleries), Downtown’s Theater District (performing arts), Five Points (jazz and cultural venues), and Cherry Creek (galleries and public art). Use RTD light rail and buses, rideshare, or bikes/scooters to move between districts, and check each venue’s schedule for timed entries or ticketed performances.
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