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Q1 2026 Report
Denver Nightlife Index 2026
Which Denver neighborhoods have the best nightlife? Quarterly rankings based on new bar openings, 311 noise data, and evening event density.
Q1 2026
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#1 RiNo
Top District
3 Rising
Trending Up
Q1 2026 Nightlife Rankings
| Rank | Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | RiNo | 92/100 |
| #2 | LoDo | 89/100 |
| #3 | Capitol Hill | 84/100 |
| #4 | Ballpark | 78/100 |
| #5 | Union Station | 75/100 |
| #6 | Highland | 68/100 |
| #7 | Baker | 64/100 |
| #8 | Five Points | 61/100 |
| #9 | Cherry Creek | 55/100 |
| #10 | Civic Center | 48/100 |
Rising Districts — Q1 2026
Nightlife Score Methodology
The nightlife index combines three signals:
- New Openings (40%) — bar and restaurant permits issued in the last 90 days via Denver city licensing data
- Noise Density (30%) — 311 bar noise and nightlife complaint density from Denver Open Data
- Evening Events (30%) — 303Happenings events starting after 7pm in the neighborhood
Data from: Denver Open Data ArcGIS, Denver 311 Service Requests, 303Happenings event database.
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