Summer Music in the Mountains

The high country will be jamming this summer! In recent years there has been lots of growth and expansion in both the talent performing in the mountains and the venues in and around Breckenridge. Let me take you on a tour of the spaces and places where you can catch some tunes this summer and some of the high notes that will be hitting with big performances.

Breckenridge

The Breckenridge Music AirStage

The latest addition to the music venues in Breckenridge is a reborn classic. Breck Create has taken a classic Airstream trailer and modified it with a pop-out stage that is perfect for mid-summer jam sessions in the Breckenridge Arts District, Carter Park, Blue River Plaza, and anywhere it can be parked! You can find a calendar of events, locations, and performances here.

RMU

Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU for short) is a local favorite ski shop/bar/beer garden/music venue. RMU is located smack in the middle of Main Street and their beer garden offers tons of sunshine and is a great place to kick back while taking in local bands. RMU has two side-by-side locations and you can usually find music wafting out of one of their doors. Check out their social media for upcoming events and shows.

 

Motherloaded Tavern

If the late-night scene is more your style, find yourself at Motherloaded on a Friday or Saturday night. Rocking music rages from the front of the bar for dancing and singing along. Additionally, Motherloaded has a historic back bar that is situated away from the tunes and offers a dark speak-easy style atmosphere where they serve up their signature mason jar cocktails (try the Grey Earl!). In the summertime, you can sit in the sun on their back patio while happy hour tunes are played. Ready to hit the stage yourself? Try out Karaoke on Wednesdays starting at 10 pm.  Motherloaded has Happy Hour Music from 5-8 p.m. every Friday through Sunday and you’ll find rotating local talent like Ghanay Vahntrese or Trevor Corico. If you are ready to rock Motherloaded hosts 10 pm shows on Saturday nights featuring the like of the amazing 90’s – early 2000’s cover band, El Paso Lasso, and more. Check their website for upcoming shows.

The Riverwalk Center

The largest venue in Breck sits along the flow of the Blue River, has large retractable bay doors to let in the cool summer breeze, and a huge lawn outdoors where the music travels outside in full view of the mountains. This is a great venue for families visiting the town in search of a sonically pleasing activity. Summer home of the National Repertory Orchestra, you can find them or other big names here every Saturday night in the Summer. For summer 2024, Ryan Adams headlines a packed lineup. Click here for a full concert lineup.

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Amazing venues outside of Breckenridge:

Dillon Amphitheater

After a recent renovation just a few years ago, the Dillon Amphitheater is drawing the biggest names to Summit County. This venue has a dance floor, bowl, and lawn seating and an unbeatable view of both Lake Dillon and the Ten Mile Range. They have music every Friday night and some nights during the week. For summer 2024 they’ve drawn in legendary artists such as Trampled By Turtles, Mt. Joy, Jason Mraz, Jason Isabell, Trombone Shorty, Marren Morris, Vampire Weekend, and more! Click here for their full calendar.

10 Mile Music Hall

Frisco’s Main Street music mecca. This updated indoor venue is the perfect place to pop into when you are out of Breck for the night. After a stroll down Frisco’s historic downtown, you can take in a show from this two-story venue with a huge dance floor and a large 2nd-floor balcony. For the most up-to-date upcoming shows check out their Facebook Page.

With Breckenrige’s plethora of music venues and local and visiting bands alike, we hope you get to listen in on some music during your next vacation.