Boulder and North Central Colorado
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1. Boulder Theater
FilmThe 1930s art deco–style Boulder Theater is a gem of a venue that hosts more than 200 events annually with national, international, and local...
The 1930s art deco–style Boulder Theater is a gem of a venue that hosts more than 200 events annually with national, international, and local artists, comedians, speakers, and a range of film events.
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2. Colorado Shakespeare Festival
FestivalsThis annual festival runs from early June to mid-August and presents the Bard's comedies and tragedies on the University of Colorado campus...
This annual festival runs from early June to mid-August and presents the Bard's comedies and tragedies on the University of Colorado campus in the stunning Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater.
University of Colorado Campus, Boulder, Colorado, USA303-492–8008-box officeArts/Entertainment Details
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3. BDT Stage
TheaterSince 1977, BDT Stage has been entertaining Boulder with four Broadway-quality musicals a year. An in-house chef prepares your dinner, and the...
Since 1977, BDT Stage has been entertaining Boulder with four Broadway-quality musicals a year. An in-house chef prepares your dinner, and the stars of the show serve you at your table.
5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, Colorado, 80303, USA303-449–6000Arts/Entertainment Details
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4. Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest
FestivalsFort Collins's largest community festival, this music-centered event is a proud showing of the bustling Colorado music community, which has...
Fort Collins's largest community festival, this music-centered event is a proud showing of the bustling Colorado music community, which has produced the Fray, Tennis, 3OH!3, OneRepublic, Nathaniel Rateliff, and others in recent years. More than 70 bands play on five stages during the free three-day event. Bohemian Nights also hosts Thursday night concerts downtown during the summer.
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5. Boulder Creek Festival
FestivalsHeld each Memorial Day weekend since 1987, the Boulder Creek Festival converts a stretch along Boulder Creek into a giant party, complete with...
Held each Memorial Day weekend since 1987, the Boulder Creek Festival converts a stretch along Boulder Creek into a giant party, complete with carnival rides, live music, hundreds of vendors, food, and multiple beer gardens. The festival runs between Arapahoe Avenue and Canyon Boulevard between 9th and 14th Streets.
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6. Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
MusicBoulder's professional orchestra presents its own concert season, frequently including some of the biggest names in classical music. The "Boulder...
Boulder's professional orchestra presents its own concert season, frequently including some of the biggest names in classical music. The "Boulder Phil" also collaborates with the Boulder Ballet Ensemble to present the Nutcracker each holiday season.
University of Colorado, Macky Auditorium, 17th St. and University Ave., Boulder, Colorado, 80309, USA303-449–1343Arts/Entertainment Details
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7. Chautauqua Auditorium
ConcertsConcerts and more take place throughout the summer at this historic auditorium. Performers have included B.B. King, Melissa Etheridge, Lucinda...
Concerts and more take place throughout the summer at this historic auditorium. Performers have included B.B. King, Melissa Etheridge, Lucinda Williams, the Indigo Girls, and Lyle Lovett. Former Vice President Al Gore and the Reverend Jesse Jackson are among those who have spoken here.
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8. College of Music
MusicThe University of Colorado's superb College of Music presents hundreds of concerts each year, including chamber music by the internationally...
The University of Colorado's superb College of Music presents hundreds of concerts each year, including chamber music by the internationally renowned Takács String Quartet and performances by a range of large and small orchestral, choral, new music, world music, and jazz ensembles.
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9. Colorado Music Festival
FestivalsFrom July to early August, the Colorado Music Festival brings classical music, chamber music, music by contemporary composers, and more to the...
From July to early August, the Colorado Music Festival brings classical music, chamber music, music by contemporary composers, and more to the historic Chautauqua Auditorium. Since 1976, this long-running festival has hosted a variety of musical talent and has become a popular destination for music lovers. Evening meals are available in the dining hall, or you can picnic on the lawn to take in mountain views before the show.
Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, Colorado, 80302, USA303-664–0599Arts/Entertainment Details
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10. Dairy Arts Center
DanceLocated in an old dairy building, this center is a hub for the arts community, housing multiple galleries and providing a venue for films as...
Located in an old dairy building, this center is a hub for the arts community, housing multiple galleries and providing a venue for films as well as locally produced plays, music, and dance performances.
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11. Department of Theatre and Dance
DanceThe University of Colorado–Boulder's theater and dance department stages excellent student productions during the academic year. ...
The University of Colorado–Boulder's theater and dance department stages excellent student productions during the academic year.
University of Colorado Theater Building, Boulder, Colorado, USA303-492–7355-administrative offices -
12. Fox Theatre
MusicA former movie palace, the Fox Theatre is now a premier live music venue in Boulder that holds just over 600 people and hosts a wide variety...
A former movie palace, the Fox Theatre is now a premier live music venue in Boulder that holds just over 600 people and hosts a wide variety of musical talent, including fledgling groups that go on to become world-famous, as well as acts that are already legends.
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13. NedFest
FestivalsIn late August, this festival brings a weekend of bluegrass, rock and roll, and jazz music to the west shore of Barker Reservoir. A few thousand...
In late August, this festival brings a weekend of bluegrass, rock and roll, and jazz music to the west shore of Barker Reservoir. A few thousand people come to relax in the sun, dance, drink beer, and browse the vendor stands.
Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Field, 132 East St., Nederland, Colorado, 80466, USA720-539–5370Arts/Entertainment Details
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14. Planet Bluegrass
FestivalsAt the end of July, Planet Bluegrass presents RockyGrass—an internationally renowned bluegrass festival that features a combination of legendary...
At the end of July, Planet Bluegrass presents RockyGrass—an internationally renowned bluegrass festival that features a combination of legendary artists as well as up-and-comers. The venue—an idyllic outdoor setting under red-rock cliffs on the banks of the St. Vrain River—is also host to FolksFest in August. In addition, Planet Bluegrass's indoor Wildflower Pavilion stages about a dozen concerts in the spring and fall.
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15. Colorado Brewers' Festival
Closed PermanentlyDuring the last full weekend of June, more than 10,000 people flock to downtown Fort Collins to sample beers from more than 50 Colorado brewers...
During the last full weekend of June, more than 10,000 people flock to downtown Fort Collins to sample beers from more than 50 Colorado brewers at this event, the state's first craft beer festival, established in 1989. You can roam the festival grounds for free, or pay a set price (usually cheaper in advance) to sample beer. Enjoy a rotating lineup of live music by Colorado artists while you sip.
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524, USA970-484–6500-Downtown Fort Collins Business Association -
16. Frozen Dead Guy Days
Closed PermanentlyInspired by a guy who wanted to be kept on ice after his death (his body is in a Tuff Shed near Nederland), this quirky...
Inspired by a guy who wanted to be kept on ice after his death (his body is in a Tuff Shed near Nederland), this quirky festival brings out the oddball spirit of this town. The three-day event in March includes live music, a hearse parade, coffin races, icy turkey bowling, a salmon toss, and a charity polar plunge into (usually frozen) Chipeta Park Pond.
Nederland, Colorado, 80466, USA303-506–1048Arts/Entertainment Details
Rate Includes: Free
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