Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
Lyons, CO
Home of the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, the 20-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO, is located just 25-minutes north of Boulder. The historic ranch property borders the St. Vrain River and its beautiful redstone cliffs. Wildflower Pavilion at Planet Bluegrass features a state-of-the-art sound system featuring Meyer Sound CQ-1 speakers. The Wildflower Pavilion is located along the river in the back of the festival grounds.
Planet Bluegrass creates exceptional musical experiences including Telluride Bluegrass Festival, RockyGrass, and Folks Festival. ...
Fort Collins, CO
Located in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Armory is one of the premier listening rooms in Colorado. Primarily featuring acoustic acts, the 200-person capacity venue is an intimate environment with state-of-the-art acoustics, great lighting and amazing sound for performers and audiences alike. Armory concerts are seated and usually pair nationally known artists with Colorado-based musicians for truly memorable performances and a place to perform and be discovered. ...
Vail, CO
Each summer, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO, plays host to an array of cultural and entertainment offerings with performances spanning from live headliner concerts, Bravo! Vail, the Vail Dance Festival, Hot Summer Nights, and a variety of local events. This spectacular outdoor venue is divided into covered pavilion and lawn seating with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. The Amp is managed by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation. ...
Golden, CO
Located in historic downtown Golden, CO, the Buffalo Rose is the premier event venue and restaurant in the Denver metro area. Built in 1922, the 650-capacity Live @ the Rose Venue features soaring ceilings, steel trusses, elegant lighting, its original brick walls and boasts a powerful audio system and a state-of-the-art video projection system. The venue is comprised of a main street-level space and a second-floor mezzanine.
Additionally, the smaller Sky Bar Stage on the restaurant side, is located on the back patio. Buffalo Rose books local, regional and touring bands outdoor April through October. In the colder months, live music is moved indoors. Soloists and duets are hosted in the restaurant lounge. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Denver, CO
Home of live music, delicious Marquis Pizza, and over a decade of memories in downtown Denver, CO, Marquis Theater features an intimate dining area and bar, and a 250-capacity music hall equipped with state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound. ...
Parker, CO
Opened in 2018, the The Studio at Mainstreet is a local service garage converted into a live music and comedy venue. The venue features a cool, retro vibe in the heart of downtown Parker, CO, with ample private parking, outdoor patio access, and full bar service. With seating capacity up to 99, the Studio@Mainstreet hosts a regular schedule of local and regional music, comedy, and theater acts complimented by a small bites pub menu. ...
Denver, CO
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom is an independent music venue in Denver, CO. Cervantes’ has two rooms that offer live music simultaneously; Cervantes’ and The Other Side. Each room operates independently of the other but they are connected physically. Cervantes’ holds 900 people and includes an intimate wraparound balcony and top-of-the-line sound system.
The Other Side holds 500 people and has equally impressive traits. ...
Denver, CO
The Lodge at Woods Boss Brewing Company is a multi-purpose events and performance venue in downtown Denver, CO. The Lodge has a log-cabin-inspired decor, twelve taps of Woods Boss beer, and full audio-visual system with projection screen for live music, open mic nights, special performances and private gatherings. ...
Loveland, CO
Black and Blues Music and Brews is Northern Colorado’s exclusive guitar boutique and intimate listening room featuring craft beer and cocktails. The music store specializes in boutique, handcrafted guitars, basses, amps, effects and accessories. And the intimate listening room offers original live music by up-and-coming artists. Black and Blues features live music every week, Friday through Sunday, from a range of local, regional, and international acts of various genres. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Colorado Springs, CO
Established in 2021, Vultures Colorado Springs is a unique space in the Knob Hill Arts District just east of downtown. Vultures is a neighborhood bar designed for casual hangs, fun twists on comfort food, and a dedication to incredible music. Enjoy quality sound and lights in Vultures’ intimate environment. ...
Grand Junction, CO
Mesa Theater is located in the heart of the historic downtown district of Grand Junction, CO. ...
Denver, CO
Lost Lake Lounge is a small, independently-owned live music venue located in the Bluebird District on East Colfax Avenue in the heart of Denver, CO. Lost Lake is a favorite spot for locals to watch nationally touring and local acts up close. Enjoy the outdoor patio, craft cocktails, local beer, rock music and more. ...
Denver, CO
Your Mom’s House is Denver’s funkiest bar and venue for live music, local art, cool drinks and general shenanigans. The intimate, independent, multi-genre music venue presents up-and-coming artists nearly every night of the week. ...
Thornton, CO
Trailside Saloon is a local neighborhood saloon in Thornton, CO, featuring local live music every Saturday night, the best bartenders and coldest beer in town. Stop by for a variety of drinks and drink specials with friends. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Durango, CO
Animas City Theatre in Durango, CO, is an intimate local theater featuring classic and independent movies, music, and performing arts. Equipped with a state-of-the-art acoustic treatment, the theater is one of the best sounding rooms in the region. ...
Boulder, CO
Located on University Hill, the Fox Theatre is the premier live music club in Boulder, CO. The Fox offers top-notch talent, a world-class sound system, and an intimate 625-capacity atmosphere. ...
Colorado Springs, CO
Located in the heart of Colorado Springs’ historic Knob Hill neighborhood, The Black Sheep is an intimate all-ages music venue featuring national and local bands spanning all genres of music. The colorful club is a a cultural icon and premier event space with a full bar, open floor plan, state-of-the-art sound and lights, and a professional stage. ...
Fort Collins, CO
Washington’s is a 900-person capacity music venue located in historic Old Town, Fort Collins, CO. Focused on bringing live contemporary music to the region, Washington’s provides an exceptional space for both musicians and guests. Washington’s FoCo is an intimate room with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. A tiered balcony level allows excellent sightlines throughout the room, and two full service bars outside the main room ensure little disruption to performances. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Aspen, CO
Opened in 1993, The Joan and Irving Harris Concert Hall of the Aspen Music Festival and School in Aspen, CO. The 500-seat venue is an intimate and pristine hall with a warm, woody interior. ...
Denver, CO
First opened in 1927, the Oriental Theater is a historic venue located in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver, CO. The independent venue offers multi-leveled chair and table seating, a giant dance floor and a balcony. Enjoy live music, comedy, film, and other performances from local to internationally-recognized artists. The theater serves as an anchor of the bustling Tennyson Street Cultural District and is available for private parties, lectures, corporate meetings, non-profit fundraisers, and other special events. ...
Vail, CO
Shakedown Bar in Vail, CO, is the best spot for live music, après ski, happy hour and nightlife. An intimate live music joint presenting some of the best rock and roll around, Shakedown features a cutting edge sound and lighting system with full studio recording and streaming capabilities. The bar is located east of the fountain at the top of Bridge Street in the heart of Vail Village. ...
Boulder, CO
Chautauqua Community House was built in 1918 in Boulder, CO, and still has the warmth and intimacy of a historic, private home today. The venue hosts intimate concerts, lectures, workshops and classes as well as meetings, retreats, and other private events. The main room features hardwood floors, a fireplace, a grand piano, and a large covered porch. ...
Denver, CO
Cervantes’ Masterpeice Ballroom & Cervantes’ Other Side is located on Welton Street in Denver has two rooms that offer live music simultaneously, Cervantes’ and The Other Side. Each room operates independently of the other but they are connected giving patrons the ability to venture back and forth between each room. ...
Denver, CO
Hi-Dive is a dive bar and rock club in the historic Baker neighborhood of Denver, CO. ...
Denver, CO
The Clocktower Cabaret is a one-of-a-kind venue located beneath Denver’s Historic Daniels & Fisher Clocktower on the 16th Street Mall. A full bar serves a wide selection of wines, beers and cocktails, along with tasty snacks, appetizers and desserts. ...
Denver, CO
The Soiled Dove Underground, nestled beneath the Tavern Lowry, is in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of the Lowry Landmark Urban Community. The room is configured with three levels of tiered seating arranged in a semicircle facing the stage and generous dance floor. With each seat no more than 45 feet from the stage, the Dove is Denver’s intimate concert experience. ...
Denver, CO
Globe Hall is an intimate live music venue, bar and barbecue restaurant in the River North Art District of Denver, CO. Globe Hall also has a large back patio. ...
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