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Music in the Mountains 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.

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2027 Youth Ambassador Scholarship program!This incredi...
10/14/2026

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2027 Youth Ambassador Scholarship program!

This incredible scholarship program gives local La Plata County students the opportunity to expand and enhance their musical knowledge and talent with a scholarship package valued at up to $2,000/student!

Applications for the program are open to grades 9-12 in La Plata County, and must be received by Sunday, November 28, 2026.

To learn more and apply, visit musicinthemountains.com/education/education-scholarship-programs/youth-ambassador-scholarships. And please help us spread the word about this wonderful opportunity by sharing and tagging any musical youths you know!

It was such a joy having Andrew Litton as our 2026 Jill Ward Principal Conductor-in-Residence this year! We're so grate...
10/12/2026

It was such a joy having Andrew Litton as our 2026 Jill Ward Principal Conductor-in-Residence this year! We're so grateful to him for sharing his craft and musicianship with our audiences, and we have so many moments with him that we'll remember for years to come. Thank you again, Maestro Litton, for joining us this summer! 👏

Curious to find out who will be our 2027 Conductor-in-Residence? Stay tuned; we'll be making the exciting announcement in the weeks to come!

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Mark your calendars! Music in the Mountains returns for our 2027 summer festival next July 8th–August 1st!We're already ...
10/05/2026

Mark your calendars! Music in the Mountains returns for our 2027 summer festival next July 8th–August 1st!

We're already planning some truly exceptional events, and we can't wait for you to experience them all, surrounded by your community of fellow music-lovers!

Stay tuned for more festival updates in the coming months, and get ready for another amazing summer of world-class classical music right here in Southwest Colorado! 🎶🎻🏔️

We are thrilled to have once again been named one of Durango's Best Annual Events in this year's Best of Durango contest...
09/30/2026

We are thrilled to have once again been named one of Durango's Best Annual Events in this year's Best of Durango contest!

It is such an honor to be recognized and to be included along with so many other incredible regional events.

Thank you to all who voted for us! We appreciate your support of the arts in Southwest Colorado!

Every fall we gather with our incredible staff and fabulous volunteers to celebrate all of their hard work over the summ...
09/28/2026

Every fall we gather with our incredible staff and fabulous volunteers to celebrate all of their hard work over the summer! It's a perfect chance for everyone to come back together and catch up before winter settles in, and it's our favorite way to say thank you once more for an amazing year!

Special thanks to our friends and longtime sponsors, , for hosting this year's volunteer appreciation party!

And thank you again to all of our dedicated team members for all they do during the summer (and in many cases, all year long!). We couldn't do it without you! 🎶

If you were inspired by the music this summer, help us make it possible for others to share in the experience!Whether yo...
08/24/2026

If you were inspired by the music this summer, help us make it possible for others to share in the experience!

Whether you were moved to tears by a soloist, swept away by the power of our full Festival Orchestra, or simply savored a special evening surrounded by music, you were part of something special this year.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of people like you to make these experiences possible, not just for those who can afford tickets, but for students, families, and community members across Southwest Colorado.

Your donation helps us:
🎶 Keep ticket prices accessible
🎶 Support music education programs in our regional schools
🎶 Attract world-class musicians to our small mountain community
🎶 Provide unforgettable musical experiences year after year

Donate today at musicinthemountains.com/individual-giving (link in profile).

You've experienced the impact of world-class music; now, be part of the reason someone else gets to experience it too!

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08/20/2026

We’re still reliving all of the magic of this summer’s Festival, with so many favorite moments to revisit!

What a summer, and what an unforgettable season of music & shared experiences! 🎶🎻🏔️



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Our Festival Office is closed for the next couple of weeks to allow our staff some time to recoup (and enjoy some well-d...
08/10/2026

Our Festival Office is closed for the next couple of weeks to allow our staff some time to recoup (and enjoy some well-deserved R&R!) after a wonderful festival season! We will reopen on Monday, August 24th.

Over the last couple of days we've thanked just some of the amazing people who make Music in the Mountains possible each...
08/07/2026

Over the last couple of days we've thanked just some of the amazing people who make Music in the Mountains possible each year. But most importantly, we are so thankful for each and every single one of YOU!

Bringing our Festival to life year after year is only possible through the support and power of the community around us. It is you, our sponsors, donors, musicians, venues, supporters, volunteers, staff, and, above all, our audiences, who come together to help us create an inspiring series of events every summer. Your enthusiasm and passion were contagious this year, and we were so thrilled to share this milestone 40th year with you all!

The magic of Music in the Mountains doesn’t just come from listening to our world-class musicians perform; it comes from the shared community connection we experience as we watch those performances together. Without your support, those connections, and those one-of-a-kind experiences, would not exist.

Thank you for being part of this phenomenal summer, and part of the Music in the Mountains family. We’re already looking forward to what next July will bring, and to experiencing it with you all together once again!

Photos 2-3, 5-10 by Scott DW Smith/

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515 East College Drive
Durango, CO
81301

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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