John Butler Brings His Band to Mission Ballroom May 8, 2026

Following the triumphant release of his latest album PRISM, musical revolutionary John Butler is returning to the U.S. and Canada with his band for a spring tour of epic proportions, bringing the road show to Denver for a stop at Mission Ballroom on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Forming a ferocious new band including original JBT drummer Michael Barker, Ian Peres on bass/keys, and Michael Boase on percussion, these shows promise to be packed with the classics, groove-laden jams, and Butler’s signature instrumental flourishes—two hours-plus of sheer John Butler band power. Butler and company do what they do best, taking audiences through alt-rock explosions, heartfelt ballads, and anthemic pop choruses, continuing his legacy as one of the most revered live acts of his generation.

A master of his instruments and openhearted lyrical reflections, Butler has amassed a deeply devoted fan base that crosses the world to see him play. An activist and environmental warrior, it’s Butler’s grasp of melody and soul that has commanded attention for more than 20 years—superseding even the big hits like “Zebra” and “Better Than,” and helping power a run of platinum records. His instrumental opus “Ocean,” a fan favorite, has gone viral countless times over the past decade, thanks to the sheer talent and execution that has become his calling card.

Kicking off April 14 in Madison, Wisconsin, Butler and his band will traverse the U.S. and Canada for a month of shows, closing out the tour in Seattle on May 16.

With a reputation for bringing the riotous and the raw to stages worldwide, Butler and band are primed to unleash once more. Don’t miss this tour.

AEG PRESENTS
JOHN BUTLER
with band

MISSION BALLROOM
4242 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80216
Friday, May 8, 2026

Tickets on sale Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT

Ticket Link: https://www.axs.com/events/1273335/john-butler-with-band-tickets

HOW TO GET TICKETS

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Box Office Hours

• Mission Ballroom box office: Tues–Fri 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Ogden Theatre box office: Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• The Mission, Ogden, Gothic, and Bluebird box offices are also open one hour before doors on any show night.