Chautauqua Auditorium

The Colorado Chautauqua Association comprises, among other amenities, the state's oldest music venue, having opened in the shadow of the Flatirons in 1898. The Chautauqua Auditorium provides a beautiful setting for performances by a variety of nationally known acts such as Andrew Bird, Son Volt, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle. While technically indoors, the minimalist barn-like structure allows the coolness of the mountain nights to pass through, making listeners feel as though they're out in the open, under the stars.