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This four-week classical music festival occurs every July in Durango, Colorado. Experience world-class classical music in the heart of Southwest Colorado!

Music in the Mountains is preparing for it's 35th season of world-class performances of classical and world music in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Don't miss any of the full orchestra, chamber or world music performances in venues such as the the Community Concert Hall at FLC, local parks, churches, and more. We proudly feature world-renowned musicians such as Soyeon Kate Lee, Vladim Gluzman,

Richard Kaufman, Aviram Reichert, Philippe Quint, and more! Directors: Gregory Hustis, Artistic Director, Guillermo Figueroa, Music Director and Conductor.

06/05/2026

We are so excited to welcome these two incredibly talented musicians to the stage on Tuesday, July 28th, at "Pizza & Piazzolla: A Musical Portrait of Astor Piazzolla!"

Swipe through to learn more about Philippe Quint, violin, and Jun Cho, piano, and don't miss their amazing performances on July 28th at the Liberty Theater in Pagosa Springs. The two will bring their electrifying multimedia Piazzolla tribute to life, perfectly paired with pizza and a great cause (20% of every ticket supports Pagosa Springs youth music scholarships!).

Get your tickets now at musicinthemountains.com/events/pizza-and-piazzolla.

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06/04/2026

Members of our incredible team have been busy sharing everything there is to know about this year's Festival with our local communities! Seen here are Tracie and Debra, sharing schedule highlights and information at last weekend's Durango Farmers Market!

Thank you to all of our dedicated team members for helping share the joy of Music in the Mountains in so many different ways! 🎶🏔️🎻

06/03/2026

Our Free Student Ticket Program is back for this year's festival, and is such a wonderful opportunity to introduce the next generation to the magic of live classical music!

The Free Student Ticket Program provides two FREE student tickets with the purchase of one adult ticket to select Festival concerts during our 2026 season.

This program is made available to students ages 7-18, with seven different eligible performances to choose from this year!

The Free Student Ticket Program is designed to encourage families to attend concerts together. By providing the opportunity for our area students to see Music in the Mountains performances, we hope to inspire young people to continue their pursuits in and enjoyment of classical music.

To learn more about the program, as well as to see which performances are eligible this summer, visit musicinthemountains.com/education/education-free-festival-ticket-program.

Thank you for helping spread the word about this great opportunity for our local students!

06/02/2026

It’s that time again... Wine Raffle tickets are now officially on sale! 🥂 Purchase your raffle tickets for the chance to win up to $1,000 at Star Liquors!

Three lucky winners will each walk away with a gift card to Star Liquors: one $1,000 winner and two $500 winners! Gift cards can be used on your choice of products at Star Liquors.

Tickets are $20 per ticket, or $100 for six tickets, and only 1,500 tickets will be sold between now and the drawing on August 7th.

Purchasing wine raffle tickets helps support the arts in Durango, and will help ensure the future of our wonderful world-class summer festival.

For more information, as well as full rules and regulations, visit musicinthemountains.com/wine-raffle, and to purchase your tickets contact our Festival Office at 970.385.6820 or [email protected].

A big thank you to our generous wine raffle sponsor, !

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06/01/2026

Update! This event is now sold out, but please call our Festival Office at 970-385-6820 to be added to the waitlist! 🎶

A favorite Festival event, don't miss your chance to get tickets to Sundaes on Tuesday with Music for Dessert on July 21st, this year featuring Cold Chocolate!

This is a quintessential summer evening like none other, with handcrafted ice cream sundaes from Durango favorite Cream Bean Berry, followed by an intimate concert by Boston-based duo, Cold Chocolate, and all surrounded by the beautiful summer views of River Bench Ranch!

Cold Chocolate is an acclaimed, genre-bending Americana band fusing folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and engaging shows, and this evening's performance will be one to remember.

Tickets to our annual Sundaes on Tuesday event always sell out, and only a limited number remain now! Get yours today while you still can, and join us for a beautiful Southwest Colorado evening on Tuesday, July 21st, at 7:00 pm at River Bend Ranch!

Tickets are available now at musicinthemountains.com/events/sundaes-on-tuesday-cold-chocolate.

🎶 Sundaes on Tuesday with Music for Dessert featuring Cold Chocolate
July 21st | 7:00 pm
River Bend Ranch

Thank you to our presenting sponsor for this event, Star Liquors, as well as supporting sponsor, Cream Bean Berry.

Photos 1-5 by Scott DW Smith

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05/29/2026

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to spend an exclusive evening with one of the greatest conductors on the concert circuit, our 2026 Jill Ward Principal Conductor-in-Residence, Andrew Litton! As it turns out, he is also a master storyteller, and both his stories & music will be on full display at "A Life in Music" on July 30th at 6:00 pm.

Listen as he reminisces on his extraordinary career spanning over four decades of music making from Carnegie Hall to London Proms, from his early days in a pit of the Metropolitan Opera to fascination (and collaboration!) with the great Oscar Peterson. Plus, you'll hear Maestro Litton play some Oscar Peterson solos in the intimate setting of the beautiful Strater Hotel, all while enjoying an incredible multi-course meal (get a sneak peek at the fabulous menu via the link below)!

Last year’s Benefit Dinner & Concert at the Strater Hotel was a Festival favorite of our audiences, and this year’s evening will no doubt be the same!

Only a limited amount of tickets to this incredible event remain; get yours today before they sell out!

Tickets available now at musicinthemountains.com/events/andrew-litton-life-in-music (link in profile).

🎶 Andrew Litton - A Life in Music
July 30th | 6:00 pm
Strater Hotel - Pullman Room

Thank you to our presenting sponsor for this event, the Strater Hotel.

05/27/2026

We’re just six short weeks away from the start of this year’s festival, and another July full of the most exceptional classical music, all right here onstage in Southwest Colorado! What performances will we see you at? 🎶🏔️🎻

Tickets for all events are on sale and going quick! Get yours now at musicinthemountains.com!

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05/22/2026

Grab all your best friends and get ready for a one-of-a-kind night out this July 25th at "Dancing Queens," the biggest feel-good party of the summer!

Channel your inner Dancing Queens as the Festival Orchestra is joined by fabulous guest conductor Chelsea Gallo! Known for her electric energy and presence, this concert has all the joy, rhythm, and sheer fun of the world’s most beloved pop anthems. Vocalists Jessica Hendy and Stephanie Jae Park will join Gallo and our Festival Orchestra to bring these power ballads to life!

Hear the mega hits of Cher, Madonna, Whitney Houston, and more, including familiar favorites like "Simply the Best," "Respect," "Dancing Queen," and so many others! It's a true celebration of the joy of the dance floor era and the women who made it happen!

Get your tickets now at musicinthemountains.com/events/dancing-queens (link in profile) and prepare for an energetic evening full of fun!

🎶 Dancing Queens
July 25th | 7:00 pm
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

Presented by Dick and Mary Jalkut.

05/21/2026

A longtime friend of the Festival returns to the stage this summer, along with some friends of her own!

Be there on Saturday, July 18th, when Eileen Ivers and The Brigideens take to the stage!

Grammy-winning, Emmy-nominated, and hailed by The New York Times as “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin,” Eileen Ivers is a 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and one of the most innovative roots musicians performing today. Joined by the Brigideens, a fiery, all-star female-led acoustic roots ensemble, their performances together are dynamic, powerful, and high-energy! Expect fiddle fireworks, driving banjo, multifaceted guitarwork, vibrant percussion, rich harmonies, and stories that celebrate resilience, connection, and the flame of creativity.

Eileen Ivers' previous Music in the Mountains appearances never failed to sell out, and this one will be no exception! Get your tickets now at musicinthemountains.com/events/eileen-ivers-and-the-brigideens and be there for this fantastic evening!

🎶 Eileen Ivers and the Brigideens
July 18th | 7:00 pm
Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

Thank you to our presenting sponsor for this event, KSUT, as well as supporting sponsors Clearnetworx and I'm in Motion Wellness Studio.

05/20/2026

Meet our 2026 Violin Academy participants, and prepare to experience these stars of tomorrow perform live on our Festival stage on July 15th!

This July 9-15 marks the inaugural season of the Violin Academy with Vadim Gluzman, a new education initiative in partnership with the Arkday Fomin Scholarship Fund of the North Shore Chamber Music Festival.

Led by Music in the Mountains Artistic Director and internationally celebrated violinist Vadim Gluzman, the Academy will bring a select group of exceptional early-career violinists from around the globe alongside talented young musicians from the Four Corners region to Durango for a week of intensive study, artistic mentorship, and community engagement.

The inaugural program includes private instruction and coaching with Vadim Gluzman, public masterclasses, and a culmination Showcase Concert on July 15, 2026, at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.

This fantastic performance will be your chance to experience these future classical music stars at the very beginning of their careers!

Get to know each of this year’s exceptional participants at musicinthemountains.com/education/violin-academy (link in profile), and be sure to get your tickets now to “Rising Stars with Vadim Gluzman” on July 15th!

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