Live music in Boulder County, CO

Pack a lunch for a sneak peek at the upcoming CU Boulder Eklund Opera and Musical Theatre production of Sweeney Todd. Faculty and students will share performance excerpts, take questions, and offer behind-the-scenes insights, led by Stage Director Bob Westenberg and Guest Conductor Ben Whiteley, with appearances by student cast members. Please note that the full production features themes of murder, cannibalism, drug use, and sexual content, and these topics may be referenced during the preview. This in-person event is presented free of charge by the CU Boulder College of Music.

Bricks on Main in Longmont hosts an open blues jam with the Bluez Catz. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments, add their names to the list, and sit in with the band, while listeners can enjoy live blues. Food and drinks will be available from Miss Krissy's.

Experience an intimate in-the-round setup at Longmont Public Media in Longmont, CO as the Comfy Couch Performance Circle, hosted by Robby Layton, brings together acoustic music and storytelling. Three artists share the studio circle and take turns with songs and stories. The lineup features East, a family trio with previous appearances on the series, Mike Overn, a returning performer, and newcomer Laurie Dameron. Admission is free for the live studio audience and donations help support the program. Attendees may bring their own beverages. The event is broadcast live and also offered on-demand through Longmont Public Media channels.

Yheti and Toadface team up for a back to back performance as part of the Sleight of Sound Tour at The Fox Theatre, with performances by Dank Frank and DEET. This is a general admission event. All ages are welcome, and attendees under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

A welcoming open poetry reading and acoustic open mic invites local poets, musicians, and artists of all ages to share their authentic voices in a safe, supportive, and celebratory setting. Young creatives can read new poems, test original acoustic songs, or simply enjoy the talent in the room. The evening is facilitated by Giavanni Gatti, and performance slots are available on a first come, first served basis. A love offering will be received. Attendees may bring a snack to share for a relaxed, community-focused night of spoken word and live music.

An evening that begins in discovery and unfolds with drive and imagination opens the Boulder Philharmonic’s 2026/27 season. It starts with Vivian Fung’s Pizzicato, bright with nimble rhythms and a playful spirit, a lively introduction from the Canadian composer. Flutist Christina Jennings then steps forward for Lowell Liebermann’s Flute Concerto, where gleaming tone, agile virtuosity, and generous melody meet vivid orchestral color and a feeling of continuous motion, allowing both soloist and ensemble to shine. The journey concludes with Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, a work that grows from quiet fragments into a sweeping whole, gathering strength step by step until it reaches a radiant, triumphant close.

Step into Victorian London for a razor-edged musical thriller as Sweeney Todd, a wronged barber, returns from exile determined to take revenge on the judge who ruined his life. Partnering with Mrs. Lovett and her hard-pressed pie shop beneath his upstairs barbershop, his plan grows darker with every cut. Driven by one of Stephen Sondheim’s most acclaimed scores, this gripping story explores obsession, questions of justice, and the high cost of vengeance. Tickets start at $19.

Musician and storyteller Allie blends tradition and technology in a live performance that moves between music, memory, and conversation. She performs on piano and mountain dulcimer, layering in archival voices, electronics, and symphonic textures while singing and narrating a dialogue with her younger self, Steve. The journey reflects on a heartland childhood and a devoted father seen from a distance, alongside the life she leads today as a trans composer and artist. Prompted by an invitation from an evangelical cousin to return to her hometown and attend church, Allie frames the piece as a road trip back to Steve’s boyhood home. Along the way she speaks to what went unseen at the time and to the forces that shaped them both. A Q&A follows the performance. The event welcomes all ages, with adult accompaniment recommended for younger children.

For almost three decades, Kim Kopp and Dawnia Dresser have carried their songs from the Rockies to the Pacific and back as the duo Vertigo Road. They have shared music in homes and on porches, in downtown venues, and at festivals, shaping performances that turn a roomful of strangers into community. Their songwriting traces life’s winding roads, finding home and self discovery along the way. The program also features pianist Bill Giebler, a longtime figure in the Boulder music community with roots in jazz and a recent stint with the kirtan band Bhakti Shakti. For this performance he blends his jazz foundation with a love of singer songwriters to explore the meeting points of modern song. Vertigo Road and Bill Giebler come together to present their own material alongside new collaborative arrangements. The lineup includes Bill Giebler on piano, Kim Kopp on vocals and guitar, Dawnia Dresser on vocals, Nik Turner on bass, and Ken Matarazzo on percussion.

At Longmont Public Media, enjoy a music-focused performance built for attentive listening. The program offers songs paired with stories, all presented with clear, high-quality sound for a satisfying experience where every detail can be heard.

Little Moses Jones brings a high-energy live set to The Speakeasy, spotlighting R&B and hip hop favorites from the 90s and 2000s. Expect silky rhythms, nostalgic hits, and a feel-good atmosphere from start to finish. Admission is free.

At Fiske Planetarium, an immersive Liquid Sky experience pairs the music of Tame Impala with vivid, hypnotic visuals. The show syncs colorful imagery to tracks like Breathe Deeper, Patience, and Let It Happen, shaping a captivating blend of sound and motion throughout the theater.

Presented by Boulder Samba School, this four-class introduction to Brazilian percussion explores the instruments, techniques, and rhythms of samba, with an emphasis on the samba school tradition of Rio de Janeiro. All experience levels are welcome. Instruments are provided, including caixa snare, surdo bass drum, agogô, chocalho, repenique, and tamborim. The series takes place at Intercambio. Pricing is 80 dollars per adult, 60 dollars for youth, or 140 dollars for two adults with a bring a friend option. Questions can be sent to bouldersambaschool@gmail.com.

Sound healer Hanna Gissler guides a soothing meditation concert and immersive sound bath at Atma Buti Sound and Vibrational School. The session features the resonant tones of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, bells, and other instruments to encourage deep relaxation and mindful intention-setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or pillow for added comfort, and yoga mats will be available. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Soul Medicine 501c3 orphanage foundation of Nepal.

At Chautauqua Community House, this screening features YUJA, a new documentary by director Lorna Tucker that follows celebrated pianist Yuja Wang both onstage and in private moments. The film looks at how a leading figure in classical music handles worldwide acclaim, intense scrutiny, and the demands of constant performance. With exceptional access to her life and creative process, it offers an intimate portrait of a modern virtuoso. Cinematography by Seamus McGarvey, a two-time Academy Award nominee, gives the story a vivid and elegant visual style.

An acoustic open mic hosted by local musicians Aimee Newson and Anelise Cho spotlights solo artists and duos from the singer songwriter community. Audience members can enjoy the performances or RSVP to receive a confirmation email with a sign up link for a performance slot. To help keep the event free, consider purchasing drinks at the bar and making a donation to Rock for the People, a Colorado nonprofit focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable local music community in Lafayette. The evening includes an intermission for socializing and collaboration, with bar service and snacks available. Friends and family are welcome. Rock for the People partners with The End Lafayette and Dog House Music Studios.