Music city

Support The Art

While you’re here, do your best to support local musicians and music businesses. Buy a ticket to a show, swing by Bizarre Bazaar or All Sales

Vinyl and buy some local music, tip the sidewalk buskers or do whatever you can to support the local music & arts scene.

WHETHER

You Are

LOOKING to get cozy for a fireside show, take in sunny sounds at a brewery, explore emerging talent at a quirky club, or rock out to a band that turns it up to 11, Fort Collins has you covered. With a plethora of exciting concerts and a vibrant local music scene, the Choice City is a haven for musicians and music lovers alike.

Nightlife In A Music City

From indie to bluegrass, jazz to hip hop, and just about everything in between, you are sure to find something you enjoy. You’ll love our variety of music venues where you could discover your next favorite local band (try Surfside 7 or The Coast), then check The Aggie or Washington’s concert calendars to see which of your favorite touring acts are passing through town. Tune in to KRFC 88.9 Radio Fort Collins or KCSU 90.5 FM to find out what’s going on with the local music scene straight from the source.

Channeling Your Inspiration

Ready to make some music during your stay in Fort Collins? Hit the stage at one of the city’s popular open mic nights (check out The Atrium, The Lyric, Lucky Joe’s, or Avogadro’s Number), stop by Higher Ground Studios to rent a fully equipped rehearsal room for a quick session, take part in musician-focused programs at The Music District, or find one of the many Pianos About Town for an impromptu experience. The Elizabeth Hotel even offers an instrument lending library for guests!

Music Shops

Looking to add a new instrument to your collection or just hunting for some hardto-find vinyl? Swing by Music Go Round or Boomer Music Company to check out an impressive selection of new and used instruments, then stop in Driver 8 Records, Bizarre Bazaar, Little Horse Vintage, or All Sales Vinyl to find the best local (and beyond) records.

Summer Concert Series

Bring your lawn chair, your rhythm and your love of music to these free outdoor performances.

SUNDAYS

Foothills Mall Summer

Sundays Concert Series June through August, 6-8pm. www.shopfoothills.com

Mishawaka Concert Series select Sundays, June through September, 1-4:30pm. www.themishawaka.com

WEDNESDAYS

Lagoon Concert Series

CSU Lory Student Center west lawn, June 13-July 26 (no concert July 5), 6:30-8:30pm. Food trucks, interactive booths. www.lagoonseries.com

THURSDAYS

Bohemian Nights

Thursday Night Live

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Courtyard at Front Range Village, Summer, 6:30-8:30pm. www.shopfrontrangevillage.com

FRIDAYS

New Belgium Brewing Friday Live Music series

New Belgium Brewing, 5-7pm, year round. www.newbelgium.

Frolic At A Festival

Fort Collins hosts two multi-day events featuring performances from national talent as well as showcasing local artists.

FoCoMX

April 28-29

20+ venues and 200+ bands. www.focoma.org/focomx

Taste of Fort Collins

June 10-11

Civic Center Park. 20+ bands, plus local food and drink www.tasteoffortcollins.com

Explore Fort Collins through the medium of music! If you like SWSX try FoCoMX, one of two multi-day events featuring performances from national talent as well as showcasing local artists. For 2023 event news, visit: www.focoma.org/focomx.

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