Live Music Across the Centennial State
Colorado Live Music Guide
Colorado's music scene goes way beyond Red Rocks. From the ski-town bars of Breckenridge to the honky-tonks of Fort Collins, from Durango's brew-pub stages to Telluride's historic opera house, there's live music playing somewhere in Colorado every single night of the week.
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Live Music by Region
Front Range
The I-25 corridor from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs is home to the state's biggest concentration of venues. Denver alone has over 50 spots booking live acts nightly, while Fort Collins, Boulder, and Colorado Springs each have thriving scenes of their own.
Mountain Towns
Ski towns punch way above their weight for live music. Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Telluride, and Winter Park all have venues that book national touring acts alongside local favorites. Apres-ski music culture means you'll find shows any day of the week during season.
Western Slope
Grand Junction, Durango, and the smaller towns out west have a growing scene anchored by breweries and intimate venues. The vibe is more laid-back, the crowds are loyal, and the sunsets from the patio are unbeatable.
What Makes Colorado's Music Scene Special
- Venue diversity - From 50-person dive bars to 9,500-seat amphitheaters
- Year-round shows - Ski season and summer festival season keep music going 365 days
- Accessible pricing - Many of the best shows in Colorado are free or under $15
- Genre range - Bluegrass, rock, electronic, jazz, country, hip-hop, and everything in between
How Colorado Bar Music Helps
We track live events at 300+ venues across 59 Colorado towns, updating listings daily. Instead of checking a dozen different venue websites, you can search everything in one place, filter by city, date, or type, and find the perfect show for tonight or this weekend.
Venues Featured in This Guide
Photos courtesy of Google Places.
Upcoming Shows
| Artist | Venue | Date | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center EATS | Civic Center Park | Thu, Jul 23 | Denver |
| La Chaparrita | Iron Mule Brewery | Thu, Jul 23 | Castle Rock |
| Crafternoon | Warren Station | Thu, Jul 23 | Keystone |
| National Vanilla Ice Cream Day | Bloom Ultra Lounge | Thu, Jul 23 | Colorado Springs |
| Keystone Encore | Warren Station | Thu, Jul 23 | Keystone |
| Summer Afternoon Club | Levi Corrigan & Friends | Warren Station | Thu, Jul 23 | Keystone |
| Kevin Jones | Brothers Bar - Lone Tree | Thu, Jul 23 | Lone Tree |
| Rock & Rails | Niwot - Whistlestop Park | Thu, Jul 23 | Niwot |
| Wook Wizard | El Camino Lounge | Thu, Jul 23 | Pagosa Springs |
| Matt Garth | Hotel Colorado | Thu, Jul 23 | Glenwood Springs |
| Penelope Thornton—the perfect soundtrack for a mid-week unwind | MOLLIE Aspen | Thu, Jul 23 | Aspen |
| Jay Roemer | The Rock Inn | Thu, Jul 23 | Estes Park |
| Jazz Thursdays: Reid Poole | Dizzy Charlie's @ Mining Exchange Hotel | Thu, Jul 23 | Colorado Springs |
| Kölsch Service Thursdays at Odell Brewing | Odell Brewing | Thu, Jul 23 | Fort Collins |
| LIVE MUSIC: Ben Gibson Duo | Riff Raff Brewing | Thu, Jul 23 | Pagosa Springs |
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