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 & 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 for all ages
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
Join us this summer to celebrate Colorado Music Festival’s 50th Anniversary Season, as Colorado turns 150 and America marks 250 years.
This summer’s festival, led by Music Director Peter Oundjian, features world-class artists — pianists Yuja Wang, Michelle Cann, Tony Siqi Yun and Nobuyuki Tsujii; violinists Himari and Njioma Grevious; clarinetist Ricardo Morales; guest conductors Leonard Slatkin, Jeffrey Kahane and Gemma New; the Canadian Brass; and the Danish String Quartet — beloved masterworks with the Festival Orchestra and four world premieres. Concerts are on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays, offering an unforgettable summer experience on the iconic historic stage at Chautauqua. Tickets on sale now!
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5
Free Family Concert – SOLD OUT
Free Family Concert – SOLD OUT
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Anticipating the Festival’s Future
Dear friend of the Festival, Like you, I feel a wide mix of emotions at the close of the Colorado Music Festival. There is relief, for certain — after all, making music at this high level is physical and consuming. There is sadness, as the spell of the season is...
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.