The Mile High Power Fest returns to the Oriental Theater in Denver for its second year in mid-August. This concert festival features live performances from nine metal bands, plus a costume contest.
The doors open at 2:30 pm with the first band taking the stage at 2:45 pm. The last performance will end at 11 pm sharp due to a sound ordinance. Cosplay is encouraged. All ages are welcome to attend, and an ID will be required for the bar.
There will be an afterparty at Black Sky Brewery, Denver’s metal craftbrewery and pizzeria in the Santa Fe Art District.
Metal Concert at Oriental Theater

A total of nine metal bands will play at the Oriental Theater, including Powerglove, Glyph, Owlbear, Empress, Greyhawk, Celestial Wizard, Oak Ash &Thorn, Viperwitch, and Sounds of Tranquility.
2025 Band Schedule:
- Signs of Tranquility — 2:45-3:15 (30mins)(15 min changeover)
- Viperwitch — 3:30-4:00 (30mins) (15 min changeover)
- Oak Ash & Thorn — 4:15-4:45 (30 mins) (15 min changeover)
- Celestial Wizard — 5:00-5:30 (30 mins) (15 min changeover)
- Greyhawk — 5:45-6:15 (30 mins)(20 min changeover)
- Empress — 6:35-7:20 (45 mins) (20 min changeover)
- Owlbear — 7:40-8:25 (45 mins) (20 min changeover)
- Glyph — 8:45-9:30 (45 mins) (30 min changeover) (S&L thank you to crowd)
- Powerglove — 10:00-11:00 (Sound Ordinance at 11 pm SHARP) (1hour)
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Details
Address: Oriental Theater | 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Phone: 720-420-0030 (Oriental Theater number)
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 2:45 pm (doors open 2:30 pm) to 11 pm
Tickets Info: tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/444811
MHPF Spotify Playlist 2025 Lineup – spoti.fi/432isz9