It’s too early to say which concerts will define Denver’s 2025 music scene, but one thing’s certain: country music is having another huge moment.

Last year seemed to be the plaything of Taylor Swift and her blockbuster Eras tour, which took over Empower Field at Mile High for a pair of shows in July, and sold out tens of thousands of tickets in minutes.

That was a publicity mirage: equally ascendant, if not more so, was the diverse and platinum-selling world of singer-songwriter country music, ranging from crossovers such as Jelly Roll, Beyoncé and Shaboozey to stalwarts like Keith Urban, Gillian Welch and (of a more recent vintage) Sturgill Simpson, Charley Crockett and the explosive Sierra Ferrell.

Notably, 2024 also saw shows from Morgan Wallen, Kenny Chesney, and Zach Bryan at the 76,125-seat Empower Field — following country concerts there from Luke Bryan, George Strait, and Luke Combs in recent years.

On a slightly smaller scale, we also saw Coors Field performances (capacity: 50,398) from Billy Joel and Green Day — though none have yet been announced for this year — and huge country-folk runs at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre (capacity: 18,000) from Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay, Billy Strings, Cody Johnson and Hootie & the Blowfish.

That’s not even mentioning the variable-capacity Mission Ballroom, the Fillmore Auditorium, historic theaters, and the independent clubs that keep Denver’s folk, punk, hip-hop, metal, country, and jazz scenes alive.

Here are 10 of this year’s biggest shows, with tickets already on sale for each. See individual websites for availability, and denverpost.com/things-to-do/music for more music news.

Billy Strings

There seems to be no stopping this bluegrass wonder, whose preternatural picking has landed him another trio of shows at Ball Arena. That follows a pair of 2024 shows at Fiddler’s Green that drew nearly 40,000 fans. Is Empower Field far behind? Jan. 24-26 at Ball Arena.

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Tyler, the Creator

This singular Los Angeles artist could have faded into the background of late-2000s zeitgeist with his psychedelic, cheeky alt-hip-hop group Odd Future. And yet he’s on a years-long hot streak as he continually reinvents himself from rapper to producer, filmmaker and fashion designer. His new album, “Chromakopia,” rightly put him atop several year-end music lists in 2024, leading to this year’s world tour. With Lil Yachty and Paris Texas. Feb. 11 at Ball Arena. ticketmaster.com

Kylie Minogue

This Australian pop-goddess returned with a sweet vengeance in the form of her “Tension” and “Tension II” albums over the last couple of years, and the so-named North American tour is a rare chance to see her perform decades of influential, fizzing dance-pop and club bangers. With Rita Ora. April 25 at Ball Arena. ticketmaster.com

Lucy Dacus

Dacus has been wowing critics and indie rock fans for years — certainly before her breakthrough with super-group Boygenius (which incudes Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers) — but her consistency as a poignant, bittersweet and (often) rollicking songwriter isn’t something to be taken for granted. Her headlining slot at this historic venue promises a magical night as part of her Forever Is a Feeling Tour. With Katie Gavin and Jasmine 4.t. May 12 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. axs.com

Coldplay

Adept as they are at playing huge venues, Coldplay has retained an instrumental tightness and keen melodic sensibility that’s sustained the English band since its 1997 formation (for a template, see the critically shaky but muscular U2). They’ll show that off as part of their massive Music of the Spheres world tour, with a special guest still to be announced. June 10 at Empower Field. ticketmaster.com

Metallica

Metal’s standard-bearer doesn’t seem to be quieting down much, especially as it expands its live show for stadiums. That’s the case this year with James Hetfield and company’s M72 World Tour and its pair of concerts at the home of the Denver Broncos, with openers Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills (June 27) and Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies (June 29). June 27 and 29 at Empower Field. ticketmaster.com

“Weird Al” Yankovic

Wait, “Weird Al”? In 2025? Amid Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s flurry of EDM and heritage-rock shows is this master musical parodist’s. He’s played big, metro-area venues such as Fiddler’s Green, so this relatively intimate show from the influential comic and musician is set to be a nerdy scorcher, especially with a live band and career-spanning set. With Puddles Pity Party. June 24 at Red Rocks. axs.com

Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman’s husband also happens to make pretty solid pop-country, if you haven’t heard, and his upcoming visit brings his new album “High and Alive” to this massive, outdoor venue in Greenwood Village. July 17 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. axs.com

Chris Stapleton

The award-stacked Stapleton stands out even in the crowded world of roots-country, with a dues-paying, clutch songwriter past that led him to his latest All American Road Show tour. If this one isn’t sold out by the time you’re reading about it, it will be soon. Aug. 22 at Ball Arena. ticketmaster.com

Sierra Ferrell

Plenty of artists sold more albums last year than Sierra Ferrell, but this Nashville-based singer-songwriter may well have released the best country-folk platter of 2024 with the wide-ranging “Trail of Flowers.” Rolling Stone dubbed it a barnburner and put it atop its list of the best country albums of the year, and we’re hard-pressed to disagree. With Nikki Lane. Aug. 25 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. axs.com