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 6-30, 2023,

Where is Music in the Mountains:

Orchestra performances take place at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, with additional events at First Presbyterian Church, Glacier, 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 37th season, Music in the Mountains is back with an exceptional summer classical music festival, bringing world-renowned musicians of the highest caliber to Durango for four weeks of outstanding classical music this July. 

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!

Led by Festival Artistic Director and renowned conductor Guillermo Figueroa, Principal Conductor of the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, 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. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience a true one-of-a-kind musical experience in the heart of Southwest Colorado! Our 2023 festival kicks off on July 6th and runs through July 30th.

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