2021 Season | July 1-August 7
Join us for the 2021 Colorado Music Festival season led by Music Director Peter Oundjian.
Celebrate the Music of Today
Discover something bold and new during this full week of 21st-century music, including a riveting performance by marimba virtuoso Ji Su Jung.
Robert Mann Chamber Music Series
Named for “one of the country’s most admired and deeply loved musicians” (The Boston Globe).
4 World Premieres
Experience brand new works by composers Joan Tower, Joel Thompson, Hannah Lash, and Aaron Jay Kernis.
6 weeks | 22 concerts | July 1–August 7
This summer, come home to music
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2021 Subscriber FAQ
Due to health and safety requirements for the 2021 Festival season, the process that Chautauqua (box office) and the Festival use to seat subscribers has changed, for this year only. Read our Frequently Asked Questions about subscriber seating below. I am vaccinated....
Cindy Hohman Interviews Brand Designer Mark Jasin
Marketing Director Cindy Hohman recently interviewed creative consultant Mark Jasin about his fantastic work on the Festival's "brand refresh" and bright new logo. The Festival’s new brand rolled out across the website and marketing materials in March 2021. Watch the...
The Evolution of the Festival Brand
In this post, Marketing Director Cindy Hohman takes a look back on 30+ years of Festival logos to explore where our brand came from and where it's heading next. Many of you likely remember that the Festival produced a beautiful, themed poster or art print for each...
2021 Concert Recommendations
Not sure which concerts to choose? Browse our season in these helpful ways: The Robert Mann Chamber Music Series July 6: String Quintets: Mozart and Brahms July 13: Juilliard String Quartet July 20: St. Lawrence String Quartet: Debussy, Haydn, and John...
2021 Season Highlights
In-Person and Virtual Attendance Our full season at Chautauqua offers 17 unique programs over 21 performances, plus our annual Family Concert. Due to the success of our 2020 Virtual Festival, this season we are offering "virtual tickets" to six of our performances...
COVID-19 Safety Plan for 2021 Festival
(photo by Anne Krause) We understand that health and safety are important factors for our patrons considering returning Chautauqua Auditorium for in-person concerts in the 2021 Festival season (July 1-August 7). Watch this page for updates as the Festival approaches. ...