Colorado Music Festival
2026 Season
Stars align this year as we celebrate the Festival’s 50th and the Center’s 30th anniversaries.
Himari, Yuja Wang, and more!
Musicians you adore return, along with many thrilling Festival debuts.
Go Behind the Music
We are excited to present a wide array of educational programs.
Free Family Day July 12
A full day of free family activities, including a performance of Peter and the Wolf.
World-Class Music, Quintessential Boulder
July 9–August 9, 2026
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Stories & News
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Violinist Harumi Rhodes Discusses Gabriela Lena Frank’s World Premiere
Takács Quartet violinist Harumi Rhodes discusses Kachkaniraqmi (“I Still Exist”), a brand new concerto for string quartet and orchestra by composer Gabriela Lena Frank, commissioned by the Colorado Music Festival.
Making Classical Music in the Denver / Boulder Area More Accessible
Classical music has been celebrated for centuries, with its timeless beauty and rich cultural heritage. Yet, for many people, the world of classical music can seem intimidating or inaccessible.* However, institutions across the world are working to break down barriers...
A Musical Journey Through Colorado
Colorado is well-known for its majestic mountains, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. The state also contains a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts. From intimate chamber performances to grand symphony orchestras, Colorado offers a rich variety of...
Awadagin Pratt & Jessie Montgomery’s Grammy-Winning Rounds
Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds, which won the 2024 Grammy Award for best contemporary classical composition, ranks among the classical world’s biggest success stories of the past two years, and the work’s popularity just keeps soaring.
An Evening of Romance: Bruckner’s Bicentennial Celebration
“This is the program about which I feel the greatest sense of anticipation and excitement this summer,” says Music Director Peter Oundjian.
“When you receive a gift, you want to say thank you.”
Julie Kaewert has been bringing her family to Colorado Music Festival concerts since her daughters were very young. “They were very special nights for us as a family,” she remembers.
Composer Gabriela Lena Frank: Musical Storyteller & Cultural Witness
Frank’s newest work, a commission by the Festival, will draw on the South American musical idioms that have suffused many of her works.
Win the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Vancouver Experience Sweepstakes!
Enter today for a chance to win the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Vancouver Experience. You and a friend will see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium on Friday, December 6, 2024. In addition to two concert tickets, you will receive a $5,000 travel...
After the World Premiere: Wang Jie’s Flying on the Scaly Backs of Our Mountains
In 2022, the Festival gave the first performance of Wang Jie’s “Flying on the Scaly Backs of Our Mountains,” inspired by the composer’s rock climbing adventures in Colorado’s Eldorado Canyon. Read about the success this music has enjoyed after its world premiere.