JUNKYARD

JUNKYARD is an open-air outdoor concert venue located at 2323 W. Mulberry Place in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood, just west of I-25 and minutes from downtown. Carved out of a former auto salvage yard, the site delivers on its industrial roots — a raw, wide-open event ground that trades polish for atmosphere. Operated by Live Nation, JUNKYARD has quickly established itself as one of the Mile High City’s most versatile outdoor stages, hosting everything from hip-hop and electronic music to rock and pop across a season that runs spring through fall.

The venue launched in 2022 when Meow Wolf and Live Nation selected the newly developed grounds at 2323 W. Mulberry as the site for Meow Wolf’s Vortex Music Festival — a three-day event featuring Toro y Moi, 100 gecs, Bob Moses, Maya Jane Coles, and a deep roster of local Denver artists. That debut put JUNKYARD on the map as a destination for large-scale outdoor events with an unconventional edge. Since then, Live Nation has programmed the venue as a core part of Denver’s summer concert calendar, bringing in artists across genres and scales that fit its open-format, general admission character.

The grounds are fully standing/general admission, giving the space a festival-floor energy regardless of the event. The industrial surroundings — inherited from the site’s prior life as Stadium Auto Parts — lend JUNKYARD a gritty authenticity that separates it from purpose-built concert halls. Notable artists who have performed here include Falling In Reverse, Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides, Tech N9ne, Diplo, Armin van Buuren, Gorgon City, Nas & The Roots, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, 5 Seconds of Summer, Sara Landry, Bone Thugs–N–Harmony, and Hardwell.

Good to Know

• Ages: Age restrictions vary by event (many shows are 18+ or 21+); children 2 and under do not require a ticket but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times; check your specific event listing
• Bar: Full bar on site; valid government-issued ID required to purchase alcohol; vertical IDs and ID photos are not accepted
• Layout: General admission standing only unless otherwise noted on ticketing page; first-come, first-served for most events
• Bag policy: Small clutches, wristlets, and fanny packs up to 6” x 9” permitted; clear bags up to 12” x 12” x 6” permitted; hydration packs with 2 pockets maximum allowed but must be completely empty upon entry; no large bags
• Parking: Street parking at the venue is extremely limited; reserved parking available at 2945 W. 13th Ave with a complimentary shuttle running continuously from 1 hour before doors until 1 hour after event end (reserve via Laz Parking link on venue website); rideshare drop-off at W. 11th Ave near the corner of Yuma St.; no re-entry once you leave
• ADA: Accessible seating available on a first-come, first-served basis; check in at Guest Services upon arrival or contact the venue in advance to arrange reserved ADA accommodations
• Security: All persons are subject to a full search upon entering; no re-entry permitted
• Box office: Opens 90 minutes prior to general admission doors