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Denver stadium prepares for final concert of the summer

Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters will play Colorado's largest stadium. Here's what to know for this weekend.

DENVER — Foo Fighters are back in Colorado this weekend.

The Dave Grohl-fronted rock band will perform at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday.

The "Everything or Nothing at All Tour" stop also features special guests Pretenders and Mammoth WVH.

The concert is the final summer concert planned at Denver's stadium, home of the Broncos. Other events this summer have included Zach Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Morgan Wallen, and The Rolling Stones, as well as motocross and monster trucks.

The grass will be planted after Saturday's performance as the Broncos' first home preseason game is Sunday, Aug. 18.

Foo Fighters in Denver

  • Saturday, Aug. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High

Tickets for Denver concerts

Empower Field parking passes

Concert day timeline

  • Parking lots open - 1 p.m.
  • Gates open - 4 p.m.
  • Concert begins - 5:30 p.m.

RTD light rail

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will be running its regular service on its light rail lines that service Empower Field at Mile High.

Before and after the concerts, RTD said it will have regularly scheduled service on the D, E, H and W lines, which serve the stadium, as well as A, B, G and N lines which provide service to Union Station.   

RTD customers can download RTD’s Next Ride app or use the trip planning tool and type “Morgan Wallen” in the destination field. Starting Thursday, RTD’s Trip Planner will show transit options in real time to the concerts.

Last light rail trains from Empower Field at Mile High Station

  • D Line : 1:54 a.m.
  • E Line: 2:00 a.m.
  • H Line: 1:30 a.m.
  • W Line: 1:57 a.m.

Last light rail trains from Denver Union Station

  • D Line: 1:49 a.m.
  • E Line: 1:55 a.m.
  • H Line: 1:25 a.m.
  • W Line: 1:52 a.m.

Last trips from Union Station for A, B, G and N Lines

  • A Line: 1:00 a.m.
  • B Line: 11:09 p.m.
  • G Line: 12:01 a.m.
  • N Line: 11:56 p.m.
Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs at Festival d'ete de Quebec on Saturday, July 8, 2023

RTD bus service

RTD recommends concertgoers purchase light rail and bus tickets before the show and use the RTD Mobile Tickets app.

  • Bus routes near Empower Field at Mile High
    • Route 30 (South Federal Boulevard)
    • Route 31 (North Federal Boulevard)
  • Bus routes that serve Union Station with a transfer to light rail to reach Empower Field at Mile High:
    • Flatiron Flyer
    • 0, 9, 10, 15, 20, 32
  • Bus routes at Decatur-Federal Station near Empower Field:
    • 1, 15L, 16, 31

On-street Parking

Fans should watch for posted parking restrictions around the stadium and surrounding neighborhoods. Denver’s right of way enforcement agents will enforce posted parking regulations in the area.

Vehicles that park without appropriate permits will be cited and towed to a temporary impound lot in Denver at 2000 W. 3rd Ave.

Carpool

Concertgoers can consider carpooling either with a designated sober driver or a ride share service. Fewer cars on the roads and highways means less traffic and can help reduce the number of concert-goers that need to utilize street parking.

Bike

Empower Field at Mile High is located adjacent to Denver bike paths, and it’s equipped with more than 300 individual bike racks. Visit DenverGov.org/BikeMap to plan your route or pick up a free copy of the Denver Bike Map.

Credit: Live Nation

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