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 30 | Denver |
| La Chaparrita | Iron Mule Brewery | Thu, Jul 30 | Castle Rock |
| Kevin Jones | Brothers Bar - Lone Tree | Thu, Jul 30 | Lone Tree |
| Johnny Mullenax | Granby Music & Market | Thu, Jul 30 | Granby |
| Daniel Lindsey | El Camino Lounge | Thu, Jul 30 | Pagosa Springs |
| Matt Garth | Hotel Colorado | Thu, Jul 30 | Glenwood Springs |
| Rock & Rails | Niwot - Whistlestop Park | Thu, Jul 30 | Niwot |
| Jazz Thursdays: Ricky Sweum | Dizzy Charlie's @ Mining Exchange Hotel | Thu, Jul 30 | Colorado Springs |
| Urbane Coyote—the perfect soundtrack for a mid-week unwind | MOLLIE Aspen | Thu, Jul 30 | Aspen |
| Alex Thoele (Chain Station) | The Rock Inn | Thu, Jul 30 | Estes Park |
| Bill Crick, Live Music at Triple Play Records | KAFM Radio Room | Thu, Jul 30 | Grand Junction |
| Adam Swanson | Diamond Belle Saloon | Thu, Jul 30 | Durango |
| Concert Hall @ The Park presents Jessee Lee | Community Concert Hall | Thu, Jul 30 | Durango |
| Blue Tongue | The Bricks | Thu, Jul 30 | Longmont |
| Sean O'Brien | Office Spiritorium | Thu, Jul 30 | Durango |
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