That’s a lot of good music, covering a plethora of genres, so whatever type of indie you’re into, you’re almost certain to find it over the weekend.
A true underground event founded by four local musicians, the festival fills the Skylark Lounge (August 22) and Hi-Dive (August 23 to 24) with experimental bands that have different sounds, but all proudly share a similar vibe: weird.
– 5280.com, “The 6 Best Summer Music Festivals in Denver” by Spencer Campbell (8/1/2025)
…The festival is an event by and for fans of noise rock, along with adjacent experimental math rock, art punk and left-field music.
– Denverse Magazine, “A Brief History of Denver Noise Rock” by Tom Murphy (July 2025)
If you’re into noise and art rock, Ghost Canyon Fest is for you.
– Westword, “The Best Music Festivals in Colorado This Summer” by Emily Ferguson (7/7/2025)
Four local musicians created Ghost Canyon Fest, which will bring national and local experimental-rock bands to the hi-dive, Skylark and Mutiny.