Chautauqua Auditorium

The Auditorium is a must see place to catch a an eclectic melange of musical acts. We saw Rhiannon Giddens. She and her band were wonderful. The sound is remarkably good at this aged venue. The seats are vintage, so be prepared for that. Check out the transportation and parking options before going.

Lovely non-profit venue with great and wonderful helpful people and a stunning view of the mountains right next door. Memorable experience and a very nice and intimate concert/lecture venue.

Lovely venue for musical events! The auditorium is 100 years old, but still looks great! It was cool inside, even though the outside temps were in the 90°s. Many volunteers were on hand to guide and direct us to our seats and answer any questions. The venue was easy to get to with the Hop2Chautaugua free shuttle. We parked at New Vista High school and it was just a short walk to the shuttle stop. We only waited 5 mins for the shuttle.

Went to see Al Di Meola. The acoustics were not the best. The low end tended to saturate the auditorium to the point where you couldn't make out Al's guitar at times. The price was right, and it was good to see AL doing well. The volunteers were extremely helpful and friendly. Take note; the auditorium is basically subject to the temperatures that are outside as it is not heated or air conditioned.

We had an exquisite evening attending the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Concert! There is so much to love about this venue! The location at Chautauqua has stunning views of the flat irons, and has views overlooking Boulder/Denver metro area. A small venue (4,000 capacity) makes for an intimate experience. The acoustics are wonderful, seats are comfortable. The venue has been capturing audiences for 125 years. Most of the negative comments I have read in previous reviews (IMHO) do not detract from the artists performances. The restrooms are a few steps outside of the concert hall. Last night was the hottest day of the year (it was 96 degrees), the temperature in the auditorium was warm, but not unbearable. It is worth dressing for the elements (casual) & taking a jacket just in case. Almost all of the 'staff' are volunteers. As always dealing with the public can be a challenge ~ It was obvious that they were doing the best they could! Lots of lovely people (workers & attendees). We parked on the street (in a nearby neighborhood) and walked about 10 minutes to the auditorium. Leaving was very quick as we were far enough away from the general traffic. We look forward to our next concert @ Chautauqua!