Denver Live Music Up Close: Salsa, Jazz, Indie

4.2 (531)

Thu, 20:00 – 01:30 (+1); Fri – Sat, 19:00 – 01:30 (+1); Sun, 19:00 – 00:30 (+1)

99 W 9th Ave

La Rumba on West 9th Avenue pairs live Latin bands and DJs with social dancing. This late-night club offers classes in salsa, bachata, cumbia and merengue. Weekly themed nights draw crowds. The floor can get packed on busy evenings. Attendees describe fellow dancers as respectful.

Mon, 15:00 – 21:00; Tue – Wed, 15:00 – 23:00; Thu, 15:00 – 00:30 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:30 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 20:00

1080 14th Street

Dazzle Denver brings a long-running jazz room to 14th Street inside the Denver Performing Arts Complex. After 29 years, its calendar carries roughly 70 shows a month across jazz, blues and large ensembles, with live music every day of the week. Friday lunches and Sunday brunches add daytime options. Check the venue calendar for the night you want.

4.6 (827)

80 S Madison St

The Soiled Dove Underground sits downstairs from The Tavern at 80 South Madison Street. Its tiered room arranges tables to keep attention on the sound system, with direct wait staff service during live shows. This 21+ venue offers a quaint, modern setting for live performances.

4.5 (2,714)

4335 W 44th Ave.

Oriental Theater is a 1920s performance hall on West 44th Avenue where general admission and balcony seating keep audiences close to the stage. Its calendar moves from rock, punk and indie to comedy, burlesque and lucha libre. Ticketing can include general-admission standing, balcony seats and reserved four-person tables. Check the calendar for the night you want.