Denver Ukefest is a music festival showcasing all things ukulele from May 9-11, 2024.
Workshops for all levels of uke players, master classes with performing artists, and concerts comprise what could possibly be the happiest music festival in Denver. We hope to see you there!
Denver Ukefest is a music festival showcasing all things ukulele from May 9-11, 2024.
Workshops for all levels of uke players, master classes with performing artists, and concerts comprise what could possibly be the happiest music festival in Denver. We hope to see you there!
Schedule
Thursday
The festivities begin Thursday night with a free Open Mic kickoff party at Brewability down the street from Swallow Hill. Share a song, meet your Ukefest hosts, and have fun hanging out!
Doors open and Open Mic signup begins at 6:30 pm, and the event will take place from 7-9 pm. This event is open to the public and tickets are not required.
Friday
Friday night’s concert features James Hill, John Nash, and Daniella Katzir & Casey Cormier.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the concert begins at 7:30 pm.
Saturday
Saturday features interactive workshops and activities from all performing artists starting at 10:00 am, with doors opening at 9:30 am. See full workshop schedule below.
No Ke Aloha Hawaiian food truck will be outside for lunch on Saturday!
The Saturday night concert will feature Bryan Tolentino, Chris McGarry, Jem Zornow, and the Denver Uke Community. Doors for the concert open at 6:00 pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm.
Artist Lineup
James Hill
Friday Headliner
Bryan Tolentino
Saturday Headliner
John Nash
Friday
Daniella Katzir & Casey Cormier
Friday
Jem Zornow
Saturday
Chris McGarry
Saturday
Denver Uke Community
Saturday
Ukefest Workshops and Activities
Whether you are new to the ukulele or an advanced player, Saturday’s fun, interactive workshops at Denver Ukefest will help you learn something new from the very performers you see on stage!
All times listed are for Saturday.
Ukulele 101
with Daniella Katzir
10-11 am &
1:30-2:30 pm
Bluegrass Ukulele
with Casey Cormier
10-11 am &
11:15 am-12:15 pm
Clawhammer Ukulele
with Jem Zornow
11:15 am-12:15 pm
Solo Uke and Gypsy Jazz
with John Nash
11:15 am-12:15 pm
The Polyphonic Uke
with Chris McGarry
1:30-2:30 pm
The Art of Solo Ukulele
with James Hill
1:30-2:30 pm
Fretboard Findings
with Bryan Tolentino
2:45-3:45 pm
Ukulele Nature Walk
with Denver Uke Community
4:00-5:00pm
Strum-Along
with Denver Uke Community
5:00-6:00pm
Open Mic
with Daniella Katzir & Casey Cormier
5:00-6:00pm
Tickets
There are many ways to do Ukefest. Get the full experience and save $10 with the Weekend Pass!
with Daniella Katzir
