Ball Arena is downtown Denver’s largest indoor concert room, and the place where touring artists book a single big night rather than a multi-night run. This Ball Arena concert schedule collects the live music dates that are still ahead, in date order, with a ticket link for each show. Fans who want other rooms can browse every upcoming Denver concert in one calendar.
Dates move. Announcements land throughout the year, so the page lists only concerts with a confirmed date, and the venue’s own listings at ballarena.com remain the primary source for anything newer.
Ball Arena Concerts and Tour Dates, in Date Order
Ball Arena also hosts hockey, basketball, family shows and motorsport events. None of those appear below. The lists hold live concerts only, one row per show: weekday, date, headliner and a link to that show’s ticket page.
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Ball Arena Upcoming Shows: Late 2026 and Early 2027
Past shows are removed. The Nov. 11, 2026 Three Days Grace concert, for example, has already happened and no longer belongs on a list of upcoming dates.
No confirmed concert for the rest of 2026 or the first months of 2027 is listed here yet. New tours tend to be announced a few months ahead, so fans watching this stretch should check the arena’s event listings before assuming the calendar is empty.
Ball Arena Concert Calendar: Spring Through Late 2027
One date in this window is confirmed.
| Weekday | Date | Headliner | Start time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | May 16, 2027 | Niall Horan, Dinner Party Live On Tour | Listed on the event page | Official Ball Arena listings |
Start times are best read from the event page itself, because doors and show times can shift after an announcement.
This is a short list, and it is not a complete 2027 calendar. Every new announcement gets added in date order once its ticket page is confirmed.
Major Tours Booked Through 2027
Only acts with a confirmed date are named here. Right now that means Niall Horan, whose Dinner Party Live On Tour stops at Ball Arena on Sunday, May 16, 2027 and is on sale.
Earlier 2026 dates show the range the room books. Ricardo Arjona played Feb. 18, Cardi B on March 9 and TWICE on April 14: a Latin, hip-hop and K-pop mix, followed by rock with Three Days Grace in November. All of those dates have passed, so they are pattern evidence rather than listings.
Fans of rap and hip-hop who want a different room size can compare Denver’s best venues for hip-hop shows.
An arena date that is not on this page is not necessarily unconfirmed, only unchecked.
Ball Arena Tickets for 2027: Where and When to Buy
Ticket timing differs from show to show. One tour may have a fan-club presale, another a venue presale, and a third may go straight to a general on-sale. The event page is the only place that shows which applies.
Presales and On-Sale Dates
Search snippets and social posts often lag behind the box office. A show can read “coming soon” in a search result after tickets have gone on sale, or show as sold out after the venue has released more seats. Readers planning to buy should open the event page on the day itself and read the current status, any presale window and the posted on-sale time.
That check matters most for a headline date like Niall Horan’s, where demand can outrun supply within the first hours, and a missed presale can mean buying later from a smaller pool of seats.
Buying Through Direct Ticket Links
Every show on this page links to its own ticket page, never to a generic search result. That keeps the date, venue and seating map in view when the purchase starts.
Fans building a wider 2027 plan can check the Red Rocks 2027 schedule and verified links, which uses the same format. This page makes no promises about prices or discounts. Those are set by the ticket seller and can change until the show.
Best Seating Sections for Concerts at Ball Arena
There is no fixed ranking of the best seats at Ball Arena, because the arena is reconfigured for every concert. A stage at one end, a stage in the middle or a catwalk into the floor each changes which sections have the best view, and the seating map on the event page shows the actual setup for that date.
Floor Versus Lower and Upper Bowl Views
The trade-offs are fairly consistent, even when the layout is not.
- Floor: closest to the stage and the most immersive. Views depend on the show’s layout and on how flat the floor is, and a standing crowd can block sightlines for shorter fans. Some shows sell floor as general admission and others as reserved seats.
- Lower bowl near the stage: raised above the crowd, with strong, unobstructed sightlines. Many regulars treat these as the balance of view and comfort.
- Upper levels: farther from the performers, but the wide angle shows the full production: lighting rigs, video walls and stage design. They are usually the most affordable way into a sold-out date.
Specific section numbers are deliberately left out. Fans should pick from the seating map on the show’s page, since a section that works for one tour may sit behind a stage or side screen on the next.
Arena Capacity and Layout Notes
Capacity at Ball Arena is not one fixed number. A concert’s floor setup, stage placement and any closed-off upper sections all change how many seats go on sale, and the count can differ noticeably from one tour to the next.
That is why this page states no single figure. The seat count for a particular show is visible only on its own ticket page.
An arena is also the wrong fit for fans who want a small, close-up show. The Mission Ballroom vs. Ball Arena comparison covers that choice directly. Readers who prefer a theatre or a club-sized room can browse the Paramount Theatre 2026-2027 show list and the Fillmore Auditorium dates in Denver.
Getting to Ball Arena Denver Events: Transit and Parking
The arena sits in downtown Denver, so transit is a realistic option for most of the metro area, and parking on a concert night takes planning. Exact routes, rates and entrances change, so the venue’s own site is the place to confirm them before the day.
Riding Transit to Ball Arena
Light rail and bus service run through downtown and the arena area. Fans should enter their starting point in the regional trip planner to find the nearest stop and the walking route from it.
Late-evening service deserves a separate check. A concert that ends after 10 p.m. may run past the frequency of daytime trains and buses, and the last departure toward home is worth knowing before the encore starts.
Parking and Drop-Off on Event Nights
Nearby lots and garages fill on event nights, and prices and availability vary by show. Pre-booking a spot is the safest choice where the venue offers it, since it removes the search for a space with the doors about to open.
Rideshare drop-off is the other option. Traffic around the arena is heaviest just before doors and right after the show, so a short walk away from the busiest streets can speed up the ride home. Current lot locations, entrances and walking routes are listed on the venue’s own site, and fans should read them there rather than rely on a recollection of a previous visit.
Ball Arena Renovation and Redevelopment Plans
A September 21, 2026 trade report describes Ball Arena as set for a major renovation. Fans holding or planning to buy 2027 tickets should treat that as a reason to confirm dates and access with the venue first.
The wider redevelopment is, for now, a set of proposals. The venue’s vision plan outlines a hotel, a new venue and 300 homes across four buildings. None of that is a confirmed construction schedule. Denver approved rezoning of nearly 70 acres, including the arena site, in 2024, which is what makes a project of that scale possible.
What the Plans Could Mean for Dates and Access
Nothing published so far cancels a 2027 concert, and this page does not claim any date is at risk. The practical point is narrower: construction and renovation work can change entrances, parking and walking routes, even when the shows go ahead as announced.
Fans should check the event page and the venue’s site for access notices before the show, particularly if they plan to park nearby.
One naming note helps with older research. The building was Pepsi Center for 21 years before it became Ball Arena in 2020, according to the Denver Post, so older concert reviews and seating guides that say Pepsi Center describe the same venue.
Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming to Ball Arena in 2027?
The one confirmed date on this page is Niall Horan’s Dinner Party Live On Tour on Sunday, May 16, 2027. More tours are announced throughout the year, so check the arena’s event listings for new dates. Shows are added here in date order once their ticket pages are confirmed.
Are sports and family shows on this schedule?
No. Hockey, basketball, Disney On Ice and Monster Jam also use the arena, but this page lists live concerts only. Concerts that have already happened, such as Three Days Grace on Nov. 11, 2026, are removed too.
How do I know if Ball Arena tickets are on sale or in presale?
Open the show’s own event page on the day you plan to buy. It shows the current status, any presale window and the on-sale time. Search snippets and social posts can lag behind the box office.
Which seats are best for a Ball Arena concert?
It depends on the show’s setup. Floor is closest to the stage, the lower bowl near the stage gives strong sightlines, and the upper levels show the whole production. The seating map on the event page shows the actual layout for that date.
Is Ball Arena the same place as Pepsi Center?
Yes. The building was called Pepsi Center for 21 years before it was renamed Ball Arena in 2020. Older reviews and seating guides that use the Pepsi Center name describe the same venue.