ArtFest 2026 isn’t just bringing the art. We’re bringing the noise, too.

From underground bass and house to hip-hop, experimental jazz, live performances and plenty of genre-bending weirdness in between, this year’s lineup is spread across three stages and stacked from afternoon into evening. Whether you’re coming to dance, discover someone new or just need a soundtrack for wandering ArtFest, here’s who’s playing, when they’re on and where to find them.

And because GA is FREE this year, bring your friends, bring your crew, bring your mom, as long as she’s 21+. The more, the merrier.

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Black Box Stage:

12 pm: CurlyOnE

Longtime resident DJ for Sub.mission crew, been playing shows in and around Denver for more than 20 years. Known for clean mixing and forward thinking track selection.

 1:30 pm: Aimerie

Aimerie is the creative alias of bass music DJ, producer, and educator, Kaite Watson. Given her lifelong fascination with the deep sea underworld, Aimerie’s touch for crafting dark, lurking soundscapes makes sense. Her otherworldly interpretation of sound system music is inspired by seminal artists like Biome and Portishead, as well as by friends and co-creators in the bass music community.

3 pm: Froztwr3ck

Having been in the scene for over a decade climbing through the ranks in the battles he made his way into residency with Sub.mission and has played many styles of bass music through out the years but has stayed true to dubstep and the underground.

4 pm: Josh H

Since 1998, Josh H has been collecting and playing records. He selects music across many genres, from hip-hop, downtempo, disco, and house to funk, soul, reggae, and jazz. Informed by a strong crate-digging sensibility, he follows music through emotion rather than genre, trusting the conversation between the dance floor and the DJ.

5:30 pm: Androids Dungeon Radio

@adsfradio is a Denver-based independent label and platform centered on underground, no-genre sounds they believe in, with releases, streaming mixes, artist features, and events all part of the same world.

Backyard Stage:

2 pm: S4PP

Blending house, techno, progressive grooves with disco energy and cinematic flair, S4PP crafts immersive DJ experiences built for movement, connection, storytelling, and unforgettable nights where every beat becomes a memory.

3 pm: Pizza Eating Contest hosted by Spaghetti Jake

Spaghetti Jake is a unique up and coming Alt. Denver comedian that utilizes beatboxing and singing within his sets. His humor is both indecent and endearing. He represented Denver while roasting at the Mothership in Austin Texas and was recently a finalist at the Comedy Works new face contest 2 years in a row.

4:20 pm: Tips

When everything around you feels like it’s crumbling take a stand. No Spotify, no Instagram but come ready to dance ma’am.

5:10 pm: Humble Francis

With a backseat sub and a mid-90s backbone, Humble Francis blends hip-hop, alternative, and lo-fi into something that feels lived-in but brand new.

6:30 pm: iies.

iies. (pronounced “eyes”) is a Denver-based experimental jazz rap band that combines storytelling and live improvisation into a genre-defying performance. Drawing from jazz, experimental rock, boom-bap, and modern hip-hop, the 4 members of iies. form a dynamic live ensemble that welcomes you to what they call “perspective”.

Rocky Road Stage @ Tracks:

2:15 pm: DERPSTRA

Anyone coming to one of my sets should know that no two experiences are alike, and that I am dedicated to elevating the room’s energy with heavy bass.

3 pm: Cizzle

Cizzle is known for being a chameleon in the Denver house music scene. His smooth mixing style and deep crates allow him to blend in on any stage. These days he channels that long and diverse love of music into his DJ sets as a curator of the funky, groovy and weird… from melodic, uplifting day vibes to the deepest and dirtiest bass lines.

 3:45 pm: ELYSIA

ELYSIA’s sound spans DnB, tech house, and bass house, bringing infectious rhythms and high-energy selections designed for the dance floor.

4:30 pm: The Rico Suave

SuaveStyle, a mixture of various styles of bass from experimental dubstep, trap, UK dubstep to heavy drum & bass. You’ll never know what to expect. Let’s go for a ride.

 5:15 pm: Trial & 3rror

Centered around blending familiarity with the unknown. Trial & 3rror resurrects the styles from the early 2010’s with a new spin to them.

 6 pm: Chocolate Drop & Friends

Chocolate Drop & Friends brings a high-energy blend of heavy bass beats and dance floor grooves. Expect a dynamic set that keeps the vibe electric and the crowd moving from start to finish and you never know who will show up!