Colorado Music Venues

Without a doubt, Red Rocks is one of America's most spectacular outdoor concert venues. Ten miles west of Denver, a turntable shaped rock serves as the stage in this unparalleled natural setting. Enjoy live performances from a retinue of performers as the sun sets over some of Colorado's most distinctive scenery. Red Rocks Park was once a gathering place for the Ute tribe, and it remains a place of concert to this day. Notable performers here have included the Carpenters, Sonny and Cher, Carole King, Depeche Mode, and the Grateful Dead.

The Mish, as it's locally known, is one of Colorado's most offbeat musical meccas. On the banks of the Poudre River, performers like Toad the Wet Sprocket, Leftover Salmon, and the Wailers let loose. It comes as no surprise that this beloved outdoor venue was rescued by devoted fans from being shut down.

Craggy mountains jut 14,000ft. into the air at Telluride Town Park, where bluegrass and jazz can be heard on the breeze. Musical performances take advantage of the acoustically appealing natural cone created by the mountain range. One of Colorado's most exquisite natural settings provides the perfect backdrop for magical live performances in the open air.

Vail Valley's answer to Red Rocks has the added advantage of pools of wildflowers adorning its slopes. On clear nights, the stars are also visible at the 1300 person capacity outdoor music venue. Come for the Bravo! Vail Music Festival and Hot Summer Nights event series.

It's a rare event that you can take a dip in the river while enjoying bluegrass and folk music in the sunshine. But that's the name of the game on Planet Bluegrass. Just north of Boulder, the Folks Fest Stage unfurls across verdant parkland on the banks of the St. Vrain River.

Voted one of America's best music venues by the iconic music magazine Rolling Stone, the Fox Theatre combines a supreme sound system with an intimate ambience and great musical talent. With a history stretching back to the 1920s, the Fox was reincarnated after beginning life as a vaudeville theater. Since then, it has counted artists such as Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Skrillex, Sheryl Crow, and the Killers among its performers.

If a hoedown is what you're after, make your way to Colorado's liveliest music venue. Eldo may seem sequestered away in the mountain town of Crested Butte, but the locals sure know how to party. An eclectic array of headliners features local performers and DJs from further afield, and the beer is brewed on-site.

Aspen's premiere live music venue combines well-known performers with sophisticated cuisine. This intimate venue has seen the likes of the Offspring and Gogol Bordello tread its boards.

Ideal for families on vacation at Lake Dillon, the amphitheatre looks out over the lake. Summer weekends bring bluegrass and blues performances, interspersed with special country and swing dancing events.

Art and culture collide at this vivacious venue in the heart of Fort Collins. Families visiting the attractions in this popular vacation destination can dig into a delicious meal before catching some karaoke or more professional musical performances. Children will be inspired by the bright colors and innovative artworks by in-house creatives, which enliven this venue throughout the year.

Families indulging in ski season serenity can enjoy delicious dinners and then catch a show nearly every evening at this mountain resort. Family-friendly evenings feature acts from near and far, and are the perfect cap to daytime activities like skiing, tubing, horseback riding, and canoeing.