colorado’s performing arts scene offers world-class productions in venues both grand + intimate. in denver, the denver center theatre company at the dcpa stages broadway tours + award-winning original plays. the colorado ballet + colorado symphony bring classical performances to downtown audiences, while the ellie caulkins opera house + central city opera house provide historic backdrops for opera.
colorado’s festivals add energy throughout the year, from the vail international dance festival to the five points jazz festival, telluride bluegrass festival + the colorado dragon boat festival, celebrating global traditions.
venues like the ogden theatre, bluebird theater, mission ballroom, summit music hall, dazzle, ophelia’s electric soapbox + paramount theater bring live music nearly every night of the week. nightlife pulses through spots like club vinyl, temple nightclub, bar standard + hi-dive. in denver, residents don’t need to travel for culture. it comes to life in every corner of the state.