Music Matters Is Almost Here—Reserve Your Spot Before It's Too Late

The countdown is on! In less than three weeks, Music Matters returns to ListenUp's Denver showroom for the first time since 2019, and we couldn't be more excited.

The response has been incredible. Wednesday night's event is nearly sold out, and tickets for both evenings continue to go quickly. If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to reserve your spot.

Music Matters 2026
Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 16
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ListenUp Denver | 685 S Pearl St.
Admission is FREE with RSVP

Reserve Your Tickets Below:

RSVP for Wednesday, July 15th
RSVP for Thursday, July 16th

The History of ListenUp's Biggest Audio Event

For nearly two decades, Music Matters has been ListenUp's celebration of everything we love about music, Hi-Fi audio, and the passionate community that brings it all together. Check out our video with ListenUp's Scotty G and longtime ListenUp Vice President of Marketing Phil Murray as they look back at the origins of Music Matters, share memorable moments from past events, and discuss why this beloved gathering has become a cornerstone of Colorado's audiophile community.

What Can You Expect?

Music Matters isn't your typical product showcase. For two evenings, our Denver showroom transforms into a celebration of music and high-performance audio, giving guests the opportunity to experience some of the finest audio systems available today.

This year's event features seven dedicated Hi-Fi listening rooms, each showcasing carefully curated systems from many of the world's most respected audio manufacturers. Throughout the evening, you'll move from room to room experiencing different speakers, amplifiers, streamers, and source components while hearing directly from the experts behind the products.

Music Matters 2026 brings together an incredible lineup of industry-leading manufacturers, including: MOON by Simaudio • KEF • McIntosh • Sonus faber • Bowers & Wilkins • Marantz • Advance Paris • Focal • SVS • NAD • Bluesound • REL • Eversolo • Shanling • Luxman • iFi • Audeze • Meze • AudioQuest • Qobuz

Learn more about each brand in our previous blog post: Meet the Brands of Music Matters 2026

Explore Every Corner of Music Matters

Whether you're building your first stereo system or searching for your next reference component, there's something for every music lover. In addition to our seven Hi-Fi demonstration rooms, we've added several exciting experiences throughout the showroom.

Personal Audio Lounge

Interested in headphones? We've dedicated an entire room to personal audio, featuring premium headphones, headphone amplifiers, DACs, and accessories from leading brands. It's the perfect opportunity to compare different headphone systems side-by-side.

Record Show

Vinyl enthusiasts won't want to miss this. Our wire room will be completely transformed into a record show featuring three local vinyl vendors:

• Laurentum Records
• Vinyl Devotion
• Uncle Deatz Records

Browse thousands of records, discover hidden gems, and take home something new for your collection.

Newly Renovated Theater

Our newly renovated theater will be showcasing the latest in immersive audio, demonstrating just how realistic and enveloping today's home theater experiences have become.

Great Food Is Part of the Experience

Every registered guest will receive a custom Music Matters koozie at check-in and can enjoy complimentary food from one of our featured food trucks.

Wednesday, July 15

• Mama Kabob
• El Cubanoso
  

Thursday, July 16

• Big Belly Brothers BBQ
• Amore Pizza

We'll also have beverages available throughout the evening, making Music Matters as much a social event as it is an audio event.

Be Among the First to Hear What's New

Many of our manufacturing partners are bringing brand-new products that are just beginning to reach the market. Music Matters gives you a rare opportunity to experience these new releases in carefully optimized listening environments before you hear them anywhere else.

You'll also have the opportunity to speak directly with manufacturer representatives, ask questions, and compare products in a way that's simply not possible online (or anywhere else).

Win Some Incredible Prizes

Every attendee will automatically be entered into our Music Matters raffle.

We've lined up several exciting giveaway items from our vendor partners that we'll begin revealing as we get closer to the event. Stay tuned—we think you're going to like what's in store.

Plan to Arrive Early

Parking around our Denver showroom can fill up quickly, especially as Wednesday night approaches capacity.

We recommend arriving before 5:00 PM to give yourself plenty of time to:

• Find parking
• Check in
• Grab your complimentary koozie
• Visit the food trucks
• Plan which rooms you'd like to experience first
  

Reserve Your Spot Today

After a seven-year hiatus, Music Matters is finally back—and judging by the response so far, it's going to be one of our biggest events yet.

If you're passionate about music, curious about high-performance audio, or simply looking for a fun summer evening with fellow music lovers, we hope you'll join us.

Wednesday night is nearly sold out, and tickets continue to move quickly for both evenings.

Reserve your free tickets today before they're gone.

RSVP for Wednesday, July 15th
RSVP for Thursday, July 16th

We'll see you July 15th - 16th!