From early July through early August, make your way to beautiful Boulder, Colorado to attend the concerts and programs of the annual Colorado Music Festival’s six-week-long summer season. Witness symphonic masterpieces, open rehearsals, a family concert, performances showcasing modern classical music, and a celebration of Beethoven’s works.
Hosted by the Center for Musical Arts, the Colorado Music Festival celebrates its 47th year in 2025. The season runs on select days from July 3rd to August 3rd, 2025.
The mission of the Center is to encourage community engagement in music and music education. The Center provides instruction for more than 500 students every week, and local outreach provides opportunities for thousands of visitors to attend concerts.
Festival Performances and Programs
The Festival Orchestra, composed of celebrated musicians from across the world, represents over 40 orchestras joining together to create a “world-class experience”. Since its start, the festival has taken the stage at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, which resides in Boulder’s beautiful Chautauqua Park.
There are numerous concerts, talks, performances, and activities to attend during this six-week-long Colorado Music Festival. From tried-and-true classics and familiar masterpieces to new and bold composers and innovative orchestral uses of instruments, there is something to delight every classical music lover.
If you’re looking for a way to get the entire family excited about classical music, consider the Family Concert and Lawn Fair at the Colorado Music Festival. This concert features a shortened program with no intermission. For even more musical fun, visit the instrument “petting zoo”!
Ticket prices for each program vary; more information can be found on the festival website.
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Details
Address: Chautauqua Park | Baseline Rd & 9th St, Boulder, CO 80026
Phone: 303-440-7666 (Box Office)
Date: Select Days: Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, August 3, 2025
Website: coloradomusicfestival.org