Turn the dial back for the Classics
Fort Collins recognizes the roots of music with several options for classical, symphony, opera, and dance! The Lincoln Center is the marquee city-owned venue that houses the Fort Collins Symphony along with other routinely performing classical acts from local talent to nationally touring acts. Thanks to Colorado State University's love for arts and culture, The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Department also contributes significantly to the stage with recitals, plays, and concerts. If you are looking for more theatre, there are plenty of opportunities as well!
Summer Concert Series
Live outdoor music is one of the greatest past times here. Enjoy all genres of live outdoor music, seven days of the week, all summer long at our many FREE concerts happening all over town. From The Lagoon Concert Series (pictured above) on Wednesdays to Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live and even a regular Sunday series at The Mishawaka, there's always live music and outdoor summer concerts to enjoy in Fort Collins.
The Mishawaka Amphitheater in The Poudre Canyon
Mishawaka is a music venue, bar, and restaurant in the Poudre Canyon. Open year-round, "The Mish" caters to the Colorado lifestyle with concerts, local beers, a full menu, and private events. In the summer, they feature concerts at their outdoor riverside amphitheater. Take in the Mish's world-class sound system blending with the sound of the Poudre River and the mountain acoustics. Deck dining allows you to take the impressive Rocky Mountains and wildlife views such as hummingbirds and bighorn sheep! Wintertime they have indoor fireside dining, sunroom river views, and outdoor heated bubbles. Come any time, have fun all the time! It's a spot you cannot miss when visiting Fort Collins.
Fort Collins Music Festivals
Aside from the weekly summer concert series, there's a few Fort Collins music festivals that deserve to be on all music lover's radar. The Fort Collins Music Experiment (FoCoMX), has been called "The Biggest Little Festival in America" and it will rock your world! FoCoMX is a two-day festival in April that features 400+ musical acts lighting up 30+ Downtown Fort Collins venues Fort Collins stages, and exclusively highlights a diverse lineup of Colorado artists!
In September, Taste of Fort Collins brings in national acts for a two-day festival that performs on an outdoor stage in an area full of vendors, food trucks, green space, and more entertainment!
Another option is Global Sounds, which celebrates music from around the world on two downtown stages: Old Town Square and Linden Street. This one day event is free to attend and open to the public. Live music kicks off at Noon and will end at 6:30 PM.
You can find live music at just about any festival or celebration. We also have a diverse lineup of festivals with many incorporating live music. No matter your musical tastes and interests, our music festivals celebrate the vibrancy of the local culture.
Listen to Us on the Way or After
Headed out on a road trip or just want a taste of Fort Collins music? Check out this Spotify playlist featuring local musicians, and put together by the Fort Collins Music Association.
The "Local Music Ambassador" profiles along with the music reel at the header of this page is thanks to the support of Visit Colorado.
