Colorado Music Festivals

From jazz to bluegrass, funk to folk, Colorado’s stunning mountains and idyllic towns provide the perfect backdrop for music festivals that are both breathtaking and soul-stirring.

Every summer the awe-inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre — flanked by towering red sandstone rock formations — is home to one of the most popular music festivals in the country, the Red Rocks Music Festival. The six-week concert series features a world-class festival colorado music festival under the direction of Music Director Peter Oundjian. The festival is known for bringing together world-renowned musicians who share the power of music to transform people’s lives. Past artists include violinists Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, Midori, and Gil Shaham; pianists Joyce Yang, Orli Shaham, Conrad Tao, Yuja Wang and Wu Han; conductors Marin Alsop, James Conlon, and Leonard Slatkin; and vocalists Renee Fleming, Dawn Upshaw, and Danielle de Niese.

Raise your glass and your voice at Telluride Blues & Brews, an annual festival that celebrates world-class music and the finest craft brews. Set against a picturesque backdrop of towering mountains, this festival pairs heartfelt melodies and soul-stirring performances with the tastiest local brews.

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Denver’s hip town takes a day off each May and throws itself a street party in the heart of its historic Five Points neighborhood. The streets brim with food vendors, street performers and live music. The event has earned national attention for being an example of how a city can make its downtown a destination and encourage a sense of community.