'68

Name: '68
Start: 2026-06-06
Location: Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St

Jun

Date

6 Jun (Saturday)

Time

Sat, 7 – 10 PM

Venue

Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St

Denver, CO, United States

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In Denver, Colorado, the term '68 event most likely refers to the historic 1968 concert season or the significant civil rights and social movements that defined that year.

If you are looking for a current event, the noise punk duo '68 is scheduled to perform in Denver:

Are you interested in more historical details from Denver's 1968 civil rights era, or were you looking for ticket information for the band '68?

Major Historical Events of 1968

Upcoming Event: the Band "'68"

•Led Zeppelin's U.S. Debut: On December 26, 1968, a then-unknown British band called Led Zeppelin performed their first-ever U.S. concert at Denver's Auditorium Arena (now part of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House), opening for Vanilla Fudge.

•Jimi Hendrix Experience: On February 14, 1968, Jimi Hendrix played a legendary show at the Regis College Field House. Tickets for the performance cost only $3.

•Aretha Franklin "No-Show" Riot: On August 4, 1968, Aretha Franklin appeared at Red Rocks Amphitheatre but refused to sing due to a contract dispute. Disappointed fans stormed the stage and destroyed equipment, including a grand piano.

•Chicano Movement (El Movimiento): Denver became a hub for Chicano activism. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales and the Crusade for Justice advocated for civil rights, leading to historic curriculum changes in Denver Public Schools to include minority history.

•Five Points Uprising: In September 1968, a riot broke out in Denver's Five Points neighborhood following a racial incident at Gregory's Dry Cleaners, leading to significant clashes with the Denver Police Department.

•Eisenhower Tunnel Construction: Construction began on March 15, 1968, on the north bore of the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnel, an engineering feat located 60 miles west of Denver.

•Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM

•Location: Marquis Theater (2009 Larimer Street)

•Tickets: Available through major retailers like AXS and Ticketmaster.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026