Martin Garrix’s second night at Red Rocks was a sold-out spectacle of sound, light and pure adrenaline. As part of a three-night run, night two featured a surprise B2B set with Marshmello that sent shockwaves through the amphitheater.
The duo delivered a seamless blend of Garrix’s melodic power and Marshmello’s bass-heavy bounce, backed by jaw-dropping visuals and synchronized pyrotechnics. Fans danced under the stars, immersed in a sonic journey that felt both intimate and epic. It was a night that cemented Garrix’s Red Rocks debut as one of the most memorable EDM moments of the year, and the artist returns tonight, October 24.
He gained international fame with his 2013 hit “Animals.”
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Martin Garrix performs at Red Rocks in Morrison on Thursday, October 23.
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Martin Garrix’s real name is Martijn Gerard Garritsen.
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Marshmello and Garrix are known for their signature branding — Garrix with his “+x” logo and Marshmello with his iconic helmet.
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Both artists have used their platforms to support mental health awareness and charitable causes.
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Martin Garrix and Alesso perform together at Red Rocks on Thursday, October 23.
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Martin Garrix and Marshmello perform together at Red Rocks.
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Pyro played a big part in Martin Garrix’s performance at Red Rocks.
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Martin Garrix and Marshmello performed a surprise B2B set at Red Rocks during Garrix’s sold-out second night.
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Afrojack performed at Red Rocks in Morrison on Thursday, October 23.
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Garrix was ranked #1 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list for three consecutive years (2016–2018).
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Garrix’s music spans genres including progressive house, future bass and electro house.
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Garrix’s live shows feature cutting-edge visuals and pyrotechnics.
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Garrix studied music production at Herman Brood Academy in Utrecht.
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The crowd at Red Rocks for night two of Martin Garrix.
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Each artist has launched his own label: Garrix with STMPD RCRDS and Marshmello with Joytime Collective.
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Garrix performed at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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Martin Garrix and Marshmello have both been featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for their impact on music and culture.
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The crowd at Red Rocks during Martin Garrix b2b Marshmello.
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The crowd at Red Rocks during Martin Garrix b2b Marshmello.
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Brandon Johnson has been a freelance photographer for Denver Westword since 2018. In his role, Brandon captures and documents local events and concerts across the Denver metro area. His previous photography work includes contributing to Live Nation Colorado, 303 Magazine and Alive Coverage. While attending the University of Arkansas, he discovered his passion for photography through frequent visits to a local music venue and working for the school newspaper. www.bjohnsonxar.com
