Music in the Mountains

Music in the Mountains: It’s the music. It’s the musicians. It’s the experience.

When is Music in the Mountains:

July 10 - August 3, 2025

Where is Music in the Mountains:

Orchestra performances take place at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, with additional events at Glacier, Kennebec Cafe, LePlatt's Pond, River Bend Ranch, and the Sky Ute Event Center. Plus, check out our free community concerts on our custom-built mobile stage, taking place in parks around the region!

What is Music in the Mountains:

Celebrating our 39th season, Music in the Mountains is back with the region’s premier summer music festival! Each July, musicians of the highest caliber come from across the country to call Durango home, performing world-class classical music and delighting audiences over the course of four incredible weeks!

Led by our Artistic Director, world-renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman, and our 2025 Jill Ward Conductor-in-Residence, Daniel Raiskin, our festival orchestra is comprised of over 60 visiting musicians, hailing from all over the world and bringing unparalleled talent to Durango for this four-week festival. Acclaimed visiting guest musicians and conductors join our festival orchestra each year, ranging from Grammy award-winning conductors to Juilliard School graduates and soloists. 

With over 40 events in four weeks, Music in the Mountains offers something for all music lovers, including classical orchestra concerts, pops orchestra concerts, chamber concerts, a family-friendly concert and picnic, a signature benefit event and gala, world music concerts, and more.

Our mainstage venue, the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, is located just minutes from downtown Durango and hosts our Festival Orchestra concerts, while additional chamber concerts and events are held at beautiful venues throughout the region. Plus, be sure to check out our free mobile stage “Road Show,” a series of free outdoor community concerts throughout the region on our custom-built mobile stage!

Don’t miss your chance to experience a true one-of-a-kind musical experience in the heart of Southwest Colorado! Our 2025 Festival kicks off on July 10th and runs through August 3rd.

View the full schedule and purchase your tickets this spring at musicinthemountains.com or click the button below!