Denver Municipal Band

Denver Municipal Band For more than 160 years (longer than Colorado has been a state), the Denver Municipal Band has been delighting Denver-area audiences.

We have professional musicians and music for everyone. Bring the kids, dogs, and picnic gear and join us for a concert.

08/29/2025
08/09/2025

It all started in 1861The Denver City Band was formed in 1861 to bring culture to a mining town. More than 160 years later, we're still here, but today we're known as the Denver Municipal Band. We're also still bringing music to the Denver-area community. In fact, today, our mission is to bring musi...

Bandleader/trombonist Nat Wickham and the Denver Municipal Jazz Band have assembled some of the best jazz musicians in t...
08/07/2025

Bandleader/trombonist Nat Wickham and the Denver Municipal Jazz Band have assembled some of the best jazz musicians in the region and will be performing at The Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe Street, Denver, Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM. The concert features dynamic contemporary jazz big band originals and arrangements. The event is free and open to the public, and the bar will be serving, so please join us for a great evening of great big band music!

It all started in 1861The Denver City Band was formed in 1861 to bring culture to a mining town. More than 160 years later, we're still here, but today we're known as the Denver Municipal Band. We're also still bringing music to the Denver-area community. In fact, today, our mission is to bring musi...

On May 30 at 6 p.m., we'll be playing at City Park (at the Boat House) at Denver's ice cream social. Join us!
05/18/2025

On May 30 at 6 p.m., we'll be playing at City Park (at the Boat House) at Denver's ice cream social. Join us!

The Denver Municipal Band exists to build community through free concerts in Denver’s wonderful parks. Join us this summer in a park near you! Please keep checking back at our calendar; dates…

TONIGHT! Our very own Artistic Director and Maestro, Joe Martin has put together a wonderful concert to celebrate Black ...
02/12/2025

TONIGHT!
Our very own Artistic Director and Maestro, Joe Martin has put together a wonderful concert to celebrate Black History Month. If You live in the Denver-metro, this concert is a must attend!

We couldn't be more proud!

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Chancellor Emeritus Daniel L. Ritchie. The memorial will be held Thursday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m. MST at the University of Denver, Magness Arena and is open to all. Ritchie Center security protocols, parking information and more can be fou...

01/18/2025

It was a joy and honor to play for the swearing-in of Denver's new District Attorney John Walsh. Surrounded by a large and very beautifully diverse crowd including members of the Denver Gay Men's Chorus, and Childrens Group from Escuela de Guadalupe ; both of whom also presented. Thanks for having us DA Walsh!

01/11/2025

As we get the New Year going, we're reaching out to arts, food, and culture festivals across the Denver metro area. Please let us know some of your favorites so we can make sure we talk with them about joining up!

Happy Holidays Everyone! From Our Band to Your Home. May your celebrations be Merry and Bright! The Denver Municipal Ban...
12/24/2024

Happy Holidays Everyone!

From Our Band to Your Home. May your celebrations be Merry and Bright!

The Denver Municipal Band will see you in the New Year!

So much fun ahead!

We're so thankful to be in the Denver Gazette discussing what makes us special.
12/12/2024

We're so thankful to be in the Denver Gazette discussing what makes us special.

Not much raises holiday spirits more than a jolly brass band covering a collection of seasonal favorites and traditional Christmas music. Among the many bands spreading good cheer this month

Today is your last day to participate in Colorado Gives by donating to the Denver Municipal Band, where your gift will b...
12/10/2024

Today is your last day to participate in Colorado Gives by donating to the Denver Municipal Band, where your gift will be matched! Please consider helping us perform for free in more locations and help more children with the gift of music.

Ensure the Denver Municipal Band plays free professional concerts in local parks! Your funds cover free summer concerts for all, as well as educational assistance and outreach for Denver metro children. Your donations support almost 2 centuries of musical service to the...

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A Century-Plus Denver Tradition

It all started back in 1861. Denver was a frontier town -- rough and tumble -- where miners stopped to get supplies. The nearly built railroad brought more and more people who decided to stay longer because of the majestic Rocky Mountains. The city wasn’t known as part of Colorado yet; it was still considered part of Kansas. In fact, the city itself was called Denver City, named after the Kansas governor.

To help bring culture to the bustling Western town, a bugler decided to form a band that played for the public. After all, Denver City wanted to attract families and civilized folks, not just people yearning to strike it rich.

The Denver City Band was born.

Since then, the Denver Municipal Band has been delighting Denver-area audiences for free. Dave Brubeck and other famous musicians have played with us. And we’ve transformed from playing marches and classical to playing Big Band, jazz, show tunes, movie scores, soul, rock, and more. We play festivals, such as the Taste of Ethopia and the Westminster Latino Festival, as well as for policitical conventions (from Teddy Roosevelt to Barak Obama) and city inaugurations. You can find us in a city park near you. The Denver Municipal Band plays throughout the Denver area.