Bring the whole family and make new musical memories at the Colorado Music Festival! We consider all of our concerts to be family-friendly, but if you’re not sure where to start, explore our recommendations below.
Tip: scroll down to see frequently asked questions for families.
Brentano String Quartet
Brentano String Quartet
By popular demand, the Brentano String Quartet — Ensemble-in-Residence at the Yale School of Music — returns to the Robert Mann Chamber Music Series. The Times (London) raves, “Balance and intonation reach an almost unearthly level of perfection, yet there's nothi...
Anne Akiko Meyers Plays Ravel
Anne Akiko Meyers Plays Ravel
There is something for everyone in these energetic concerts! Be among the first to hear a new showpiece for violin, The Pacific Has No Memory, composed by Eric Whitacre and commissioned by Latin Grammy-winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Meyers, “the coolest thing to...
Anne Akiko Meyers Plays Ravel
Anne Akiko Meyers Plays Ravel
There is something for everyone in these energetic concerts! Be among the first to hear a new showpiece for violin, The Pacific Has No Memory, composed by Eric Whitacre and commissioned by Latin Grammy-winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Meyers, “the coolest thing to...
CPR Classical Night: Tchaikovsky & Beethoven
CPR Classical Night: Tchaikovsky & Beethoven
Known for dominating international cello competitions, Hayoung Choi possesses a talent not to be missed; here Choi performs Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, an elegant staple of cello repertoire. Guest conductor Maurice Cohn returns to the Chautauqua stage ...
Mozart & Dvořák
Mozart & Dvořák
The Robert Mann Chamber Music Series continues with a spotlight on the Festival’s own musicians. Mozart once considered his Quintet in E-Flat for Piano and Winds “the best work I have ever written;” its sense of spontaneity is beguiling. Dvořák’s Third String ...
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto finds the composer moving toward his own personal style, displaying what would become his hallmark drama, spirit, and agitation; pianist Yeol Eum Son brings a “fearlessly fast articulation” (The Times) to the stage. Sofia Gubaiduli...
Frequently Asked Questions
Which concerts are friendly for families with young children?
The Family Concert is specifically for young children, ages 5 and under. This concert features a shorter run time (around 45 minutes) with no intermission.
What should I do if I need to leave in the middle of a concert?
Seating is general admission, so feel free to choose a seat closer to a door if you know you will need to leave throughout the concert. You are welcome to stand, move around, and exit our Family Concert at any time. The north and south Auditorium doors will be available for use during our Family Concert. (For standard evening concerts, please follow usher guidance regarding how to exit.)
Is the venue accessible for strollers?
Chautauqua Auditorium is located on a hill, making it worth planning ahead for access by wheelchairs and strollers. Please review our venue map for the most accessible entrance to the Auditorium (the north and south Auditorium doors will be available for use during our Family Concert). Once there, strollers may be parked outside the entrance or along the back wall inside Chautauqua Auditorium. Seating for the Family Concert is general admission.
Does my child need a separate ticket?
Tickets are required for children occupying their own seat; children under 2 (lap-sitting) may attend without an additional ticket.
Can we bring our stroller and/or diaper bag into the venue?
Strollers may be parked outside the entrance or along the back wall inside Chautauqua Auditorium. Diaper bags may be searched by security for prohibited items (food or drinks other than water); diaper bags, including bottles, are permitted within the Auditorium.
Where can I find restroom facilities?
There are no restrooms in the Auditorium. Primary restrooms are located directly adjacent to the Auditorium on the west side of the building. Additional restrooms are available approximately 100 yards north of the Auditorium just outside the entrance to the Dining Hall. See our venue map >