Phish is back at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park this Labor Day weekend, and Cervantes’ is doing what we do every year: throwing the after-parties.
This year it’s 4 nights. Two dual-venue shows that put both rooms on one ticket, and two nights where the Ballroom and The Other Side run completely separate lineups. Here’s everything you need to know, night by night. Party bus options available as well!
Thursday, September 3:
Night Zero Phestival (Dual Venue)
Night Zero kicks the weekend off before Phish even hits the stage at Dick’s. One ticket gets you into the Ballroom, The Other Side, and the patio: three stages running at once.
Thursday’s lineup pays homage to the greats, with Steely Dead blending Grateful Dead and Steely Dan, Flippy Floppy covering Talking Heads, Breadbox taking on Jerry Garcia’s catalog, and Universal Sound recreating the music of Tyler Childers.
There’s also a vendor market curated by PhanArt running all night. Show up before 7 p.m. and you’re in free, RSVP required, subject to capacity.
Friday, September 4:
Two Shows, Two Rooms
Phish opens their Dick’s run Friday, and Cervantes’ splits into two separately ticketed shows.
In the Ballroom: LaMP. Trey Anastasio Band’s Russ Lawton on drums and Ray Paczkowski on keys, joined by Joe Russo’s Almost Dead guitarist Scott Metzger, for an instrumental organ trio set.
The Other Side: Magic Weens. Members of Colorado’s own Magic Beans take on Ween’s famously weird catalog, with special guests still to be announced.
Saturday, September 5:
Funk in the Ballroom, Prog Jam at The Other Side
In The Ballroom, we’re bringing back a Phish Dick’s tradition: The Phunk Sessions. This superjam pulls together New Orleans royalty, The Meters bassist George Porter Jr., Dumpstaphunk’s Ivan Neville and Tony Hall, Trey Anastasio Band trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick, The Nth Power guitarist Nick Cassarino, plus Deven Trusclair, Nate Miller, and Kanika Moore.Â
Late night at The Other Side, Denver’s own Squeaky Feet takes over. Prog metal meets dance grooves. If you haven’t caught them yet, this is your excuse. They have become some of our local favorites!
Get The Phunk Sessions tickets → Get Squeaky Feet tickets →
Sunday, September 6:
The Closing Party (Dual Venue)
Phish wraps its summer tour Sunday night, and Cervantes’ closes the weekend the same way it opened: one ticket, both rooms.
This dual venue late-night features Flying Mojito Bros in The Ballroom for one set of their unique DJ blend of americana dance funk and acid house disco, while Jennifer Hartswick Band brings her signature charisma, powerhouse trumpeting, and vocal virtuosity for a set of jazz, funk, soul, and R&B on The Other Side.
Plan your weekend
Four nights. Two venues. A lineup that runs from tribute bands to funk royalty to Denver’s own rising acts. This run sells out every year, so grab tickets now. We’re also running party buses to/from Cervantes’ to Dick’s for all 3 nights. Party Bus ticket options are available for each night, Friday through Sunday.Â
See the full weekend lineup and buy tickets →
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom & The Other Side is at 2637 Welton Street in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, one block from the 27th & Welton light-rail stop. For the full show calendar, visit cervantesmasterpiece.com.
