Entertainment & Events in Durango, Colorado

Special Events

Durango Arts Center 970-259-2606
802 East 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Located in Downtown Durango
Enjoy the visual arts, theater, dance, live music, education programs for children and adults, and many other activities for all ages at the Durango Arts Center. more

Night Life

Pongas 970-382-8554
121 West 8th Street
Durango, CO 81301
A friendly and fun atmosphere to enjoy a game of pool, beer pong, foosball, Buck Hunter, shuffleboard, and plenty of great drinks. They offer a lively late night scene with a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. more
Wild Horse Saloon 970-375-2568
601 East 2nd Avenue, Suite C
Durango, CO 81301
The Wild Horse Saloon offers everything from live country to southern rock every weekend. They offer a wide variety of special events, karaoke, country/western dance lessons, arm wrestling tournaments, and concerts. If you are not into country music, the DJ plays other genres on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and on the weekends between band sets and after 12:30 a.m. more

Concerts & Performances

Community Concert Hall 970-247-7657
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301
Fort Lewis College
This three level, 600 seat concert hall presents a variety of concerts, performances, and events. It is also available for rent. more
Music in the Mountains 970-385-6820
This fully integrated summer festival includes orchestra, chamber music, and performances by Conservatory young artists, as well as nationally known musicians and internationally acclaimed soloists. Performances take place in a variety of venues including Durango Mountain Resort, the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College and BootJack Ranch in Pagosa Springs. more

Plays & Productions

Henry Strater Theatre 970-375-7160
699 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
The Henry Strater Theatre is "one of the oldest and most prestigious continually running theatres in Colorado." Throughout the year, the Henry Strater Theatre is host to live bands from around the nation and local and touring productions of well-known theatrical performances. more

Festivals & Fairs

Durango Film - An Independent Film Fest
The annual Durango Independent Film Festival is "southwest Colorado's premier showcase for independent film." more
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown 970-259-7200
Headquartered at the historic Strater Hotel, the Meltdown features three unique, intimate main stages, a super jam, Durango-style barn dance, Saturday night Celtdown and more. It will take place in April. more
Durango Fiesta Days 970-749-4960
Festivities scheduled during the annual Durango Fiesta Days include a parade, barrel racing, Rodeo Queen, and a rodeo that is sanctioned by the New Mexico Rodeo Association, Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association and the Armed Forces Rodeo Association. more
Animas River Days 970-903-5505
This annual celebration of Durango's Animas River features a variety of races, Sassy River Diva fashion show, Film Night, dog contests, kid's activities, Ska beer garden, live music in Santa Rita Park, a parade, and much more. Held in June. more
La Plata County Fair 970-382-6465
2500 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds
The annual La Plata County Fair takes place in August. more
Snowdown Durango Winter Festival 970-247-9000
#1 Skier Place
Durango, CO 81301
A premier winter festival by Outside Magazine, the Snowdown Durango Winter Festival is fun for the whole family. A fun theme every year, more than 60 different events, activities and more each year. Events include a parade, Ski Softball Tournament, Balloon Rally, wine tasting, golf tournament, beard growing contest, Snowdown Follies, Bed Races, a fireworks show and more. Held in January. more

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