Denver Office of Cultural Affairs

Denver is a vibrant metropolis, rich in art and culture. Take a day (or three) to experience a sampling of what Denver has to offer!
Day 1: LODO and the Platte
Day 2: SODO and Capitol Hill
Day 3: Botanical Gardens and Red Rocks
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What is Denver's cultural landscape? We love our cowboys, our skiing, and our sports, but we also value, nurture, and savor a vast array of other cultural attractions and experiences. See the best of it with this top ten list

From the rich history of the Black Rodeo to the dozens of Afro-American jazz artists who have graced Denver stages over the years, the Mile High City has been transformed throughout its history by the work and accomplishments of people of African descent. Get to know the place that hundreds of thousands of African-Americans call "Home on the Range." See more...

Today, the Asian community is still relatively small—about 3 percent of Denver’s population—but its impact on the cultural scene is significant. From  traditions, food, and festivals to art collections and botanical exhibits, explore Asian Arts & Culture in Denver

Today Denver has all of the amenities one would expect in a major city, but there still is a bit of the Wild West amidst the professional sports venues, coffee shops, art galleries, and ethnic eateries. Come git yer yeehaw on

Cultural opportunities for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people abound in Denver, and groups like the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado have made more and more straight people aware of the fact that gays and lesbians contribute significantly to the overall cultural community here. Find out more....

Whether you’re interested in dance, art, theatre, history, science, nature, sports, or exploring different cultures, there’s something for everyone here. And in a city where over 40 percent of the metropolitan community is made up of families with young children, it’s no surprise that Denver has plenty of great places to take the kids

Latino Art and Culture flourishes in Denver, providing an essential part of the city’s sabor. Add to the rich traditions the ongoing cultural revitalization brought about by new immigration and you can see  what makes Denver’s Latino arts and culture distinct, diverse, and delightfully welcoming. Discover Denver's Latino culture

Denver flourishes with literature, and especially poetry: poetry slams, hip-hop readings, campus readings, and a city-wide celebration each April of National Poetry Month. Read on...

With Denver’s central location between the desert tribes of the southwest and the plains tribes east of the Rocky Mountains, the metropolitan area has become home to more than 20,000 Native Americans. These descendents of the Cheyenne, Lakota, Kiowa, Navajo, and at least a dozen tribal nations are an integral part of the city’s social and economic life.  Explore Denver's Native American Culture

In the mid-to-late 1800s, Denver theatre meant men and women with talent for a story and the ability to stand up in front of a rowdy crowd in a wood-structured bar. Today, however, Denver is home to the largest performing arts facility outside of New York City, and theatre abounds. Discover Denver theatre