D-Park Takeovers 2026 — Underground Bands, Free Skate Park Shows

2026 DPark Concert Takeovers!

Last year, Denver Skatepark became a popular place for up-and-coming bands to get noticed by hosting concert takeovers for the community. This year, we want to do a better job of keeping the community informed.

Denver Skatepark, located at 2205 19th St, Denver, CO 80202, is a public space open to everyone. It is a shared community environment shaped by the people who gather there and used for a wide range of activities. There are no leaders, event staff, gatekeepers, or ticket masters, and no one can be turned away. Denver Skatepark is a public space for the community to enjoy.

Skateboarding, BMX riding, rollerblading, socializing, and enjoying music are among its most common activities. It was not designed for community concerts, yet they are happening.

Safety First

Some concert takeovers at DPark can grow quite large, filling an already limited space and attracting people who may not be part of the skate community or culture. For everyone's safety, it helps to stay aware of your surroundings and look out for one another. If someone seems off, pushy, or intent on stirring things up, trust your instincts and give them space. It's also a good idea to stick to food, drinks, or other consumables from people you know and trust. If something doesn't feel right, stepping away and prioritizing your safety is always the move.

If someone is injured, provide assistance or get help. If someone falls in a crowded space, safely help them back up.

Weapons and Dangerous Behavior

DPark has no police presence, security, event staff, organizers, or crowd control. Everyone is responsible for their own actions and for looking out for one another.

Threatening, violent, or predatory behavior is not welcome at Denver Skatepark. Respect the people around you, respect the space, and handle disagreements like adults. Colorado recognizes the right of individuals to defend themselves and their property when necessary, but the goal is to prevent conflicts, not create them.

Look out for your friends, help those who need it, and do your part to keep DPark safe and welcoming for everyone.

Mosh Pits

Mosh pits are for two-stepping, movement, and shared energy. They are not for attacking or intentionally injuring others. Participants are expected to be mindful of those around them, respect personal boundaries, and help keep the pit safe for everyone.

Respect for each other and the space is important. When we take care of it together, it remains a shared space for everyone. The following are suggestions to help keep the environment peaceful, welcoming, and open to all. These are not rules, only proven helpful tips.

Shared Space Awareness

DPark was designed for skateboarding, BMX trick riding, rollerblading, hanging out, and listening to music, not for community concerts. During takeovers, it's important to remember that the skate lanes and bowls are intended for fast-moving wheels and should remain clear for riders whenever possible.

The gazebo, side walls, grass and bench areas are better suited for gathering and socializing. The entire park can be enjoyed as a place to listen to music, but being mindful of how the space was originally designed helps everyone share it safely and respectfully.

Be mindful of the park's intended use.
A skate bowl has been known to be used as a performance area while other areas remain active. Moshpits have been known to clear paths so skaters can join in safely.
Expect movement, sound, and people crossing through the space.
It's always a good idea to stay aware of what's happening around you.

Skating & Movement at D-Park

Skaters at DPark have been known to be sensative about non-skaters crowding their space. After all, it is a skatepark.

Skateboards, bikes, and people may move quickly and unexpectedly.
Avoid standing in active skating lines unless you're intentionally entering that area.
If you need to cross a skating zone, we recommend you do so quickly and predictably.
Skaters by culture are known to be mindful of pedestrians and equipment.

Watching & Listening

It is a good idea to choose a spot that doesn't block movement, ramps, or entrances.
It's best to keep personal items (bags, chairs, instruments) out of paths and riding surfaces, and close by.
If a space becomes crowded or unsafe, your best bet is to shift positions as needed.

Sound & Respect

Music will be loud at times, that's part of the takeover.
Respect that not everyone came for the same reason.
Communicate directly and calmly if something becomes an issue.

Keep the Park Usable

Don't be a litter bug. Pack out what you bring in.
Avoid damaging surfaces, features, or public property. It belongs to everyone.
Everyone is encouraged to leave the space ready for whoever uses it next. That will prevent complaints.

Community First

Look out for kids, elders, beginners, and each other.
If something feels unsafe, it is recommended you adjust your behavior rather than escalate.

Courtesy & Respect

Leave valuables behind and keep important items on your person. There are opportunists in every crowd.
Bring water.
Be mindful so as not to harm anyone.
Respect others for their personal choices and they will respect you.

Street Justice

This gathering exists because people respect each other. There are no organizers or authorities here, but there is a shared understanding:

Everyone is welcome, and no one has the right to tell anyone what to do.
Disruptive, aggressive, or disrespectful behavior won't be ignored.
People who repeatedly cause problems may be confronted, shut down socially, or asked to leave by the community.

Disclaimer

KLOKi Pirate Radio Denver is not the organizer or sponsor of these events. We simply share information, in the spirit of a free press.

IMPORTANT

There are organized groups that infiltrate movements to disrupt and destroy the unity of the scenes they target. They come in all ages, sizes, colors, and styles of dress, and they dig deep into the culture to bring it down. We went to school with many of them who later became police, prosecutors, lawyers, judges, FBI agents, and even ICE agents.

They study the language, adopt the aesthetics, and mirror the values of the communities they intend to fracture. At first, they seem committed, often more vocal and more extreme than longtime members. But their goal is not growth or solidarity. It is distortion. They amplify internal disagreements and frame nuance as betrayal. They push rhetoric toward the outer edges until cooperation becomes impossible.

These groups thrive on mistrust. They suggest that leadership is corrupt, that allies are secret enemies, and that compromise is weakness. They encourage purity tests and public call-outs, knowing that constant internal policing exhausts people and erodes morale. Over time, energy that once fueled creativity, reform, or resistance is redirected inward and consumed by suspicion and infighting.

In some cases, the strategy resembles historic tactics such as COINTELPRO (FBI Counter Intelligence Program), where infiltration and psychological disruption were used to destabilize activist groups. While contexts differ, the underlying method remains familiar. Divide, disorient, and dismantle from within.

The most effective defense against such tactics is transparency, critical thinking, and a culture strong enough to withstand disagreement without collapsing into hostility. Unity does not mean uniformity. It means resilience. When communities prioritize open dialogue, shared principles, and accountable leadership, they become far harder to fracture, no matter who attempts to blend in.

Pirate radio has always been targeted by powerful forces, both locally and nationally. We do not exist to support power structures. We exist to break them down. As a result, we are constantly on the move in every space we occupy. That's what gives pirate radio its elusive nature.

Hostility is our number one threat. When we detect hostility, it is important to understand who the invaders are. Surveillance, signal tracing, intimidation, and infiltration are not new tactics. They are part of the landscape when you operate outside sanctioned systems.

As we begin the summer season a mile high, I hope to bring the entire DPark community together around skating, freestyle BMX riders, friendship circles, music, and conversation. The only motive is to bring people together safely in a public space where there are no power structures other than common decency and respect for one another. I do not believe there is any harm in that. On the other hand, I do understand the threat that kind of community poses to power structures.

As the energy builds, one person at a time, I ask that each of us stay aware of those who seek to divide. They are the ones who sow division. It is important that we know how to identify them so we can avoid them while remaining aware of their presence.

We are gathering in space of togetherness. Let's keep that way.

Ignore all rumors of cancellation.

There are those who are starting to crawl under our unity to sew hate and division among us. Resist and Reject!

Remember: People who talk shit about others to you will talk shit about you to others.

IMPORTANT

There are organized groups that infiltrate movements to disrupt and destroy the unity of the scenes they target. They come in all ages, sizes, colors, and styles of dress, and they dig deep into the culture to bring it down. We went to school with many of them who later became police, prosecutors, lawyers, judges, FBI agents, and even ICE agents.

They study the language, adopt the aesthetics, and mirror the values of the communities they intend to fracture. At first, they seem committed, often more vocal and more extreme than longtime members. But their goal is not growth or solidarity. It is distortion. They amplify internal disagreements and frame nuance as betrayal. They push rhetoric toward the outer edges until cooperation becomes impossible.

These groups thrive on mistrust. They suggest that leadership is corrupt, that allies are secret enemies, and that compromise is weakness. They encourage purity tests and public call-outs, knowing that constant internal policing exhausts people and erodes morale. Over time, energy that once fueled creativity, reform, or resistance is redirected inward and consumed by suspicion and infighting.

In some cases, the strategy resembles historic tactics such as COINTELPRO (FBI Counter Intelligence Program), where infiltration and psychological disruption were used to destabilize activist groups. While contexts differ, the underlying method remains familiar. Divide, disorient, and dismantle from within.

The most effective defense against such tactics is transparency, critical thinking, and a culture strong enough to withstand disagreement without collapsing into hostility. Unity does not mean uniformity. It means resilience. When communities prioritize open dialogue, shared principles, and accountable leadership, they become far harder to fracture, no matter who attempts to blend in.

Pirate radio has always been targeted by powerful forces, both locally and nationally. We do not exist to support power structures. We exist to break them down. As a result, we are constantly on the move in every space we occupy. That's what gives pirate radio its elusive nature.

Hostility is our number one threat. When we detect hostility, it is important to understand who the invaders are. Surveillance, signal tracing, intimidation, and infiltration are not new tactics. They are part of the landscape when you operate outside sanctioned systems.

As we begin the summer season a mile high, we hope to bring the entire DPark community together around skating, freestyle BMX grinding, friendship circles, music, and conversation. The only motive is to bring people together safely in a public space where there are no power structures other than common decency and respect for one another in defiance of fascist power structures.

We are gathering in space many call their church. Let's keep that way.

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