Live Acoustic Music Near Denver, Colorado

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the Denver area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Denver. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

December 21
Birds of Play
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
December 21
Reed Foehl,  Max Gomez
Born in a New England country town and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated artist Reed Foehl crafts stories with a lyric and voice which push boundaries, while also paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient, his music is genuine.
eTown (Small Theater)
Boulder, CO
December 21
Jerry Joseph
Roots Music Project (Listening Room)
Boulder, CO
December 22
Daniel Rodriguez
Founding member of Colorado's Elephant Revival turns to his acoustic guitar for memorable melodies
Gold Hill Inn (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Gold Hill, CO
December 30
Fruition
Mission Ballroom (Concert Hall)
Denver, CO
December 31
Fruition
Mission Ballroom (Concert Hall)
Denver, CO
January 2
Finn O'Sullivan
Winner of “Song of the year” in the John Lennon song writing contest
Globe Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 3
Quinn Sullivan
Cervantes The Other Side (Nightclub)
Denver, CO
January 3
Andy Sydow
Bluebird Theater (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
January 4
Quinn Sullivan
Cervantes The Other Side (Nightclub)
Denver, CO
January 5
Summer Dean
Hi Dive (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 10
Salomé Songbird,  Sturtz
As an acoustic trio, Salomé Songbird channels diverse influences into original songs inspired by mental health, religious trauma, and cartoons
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
January 10
Tish Hinojosa,  Sturtz
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
January 11
American Aquarium
Larimer Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 11
Chris Knight
Globe Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 17
Houndmouth
Mission Ballroom (Concert Hall)
Denver, CO
January 18
The Wildwoods
Ogden Theatre (Nightclub)
Denver, CO
January 18
Emily Barnes
Larimer Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 18
Bettman & Halpin
Uplifting. Energetic. Heartfelt. Nationally touring Folk Americana singer songwriters BETTMAN & HALPIN have a well-earned reputation for hypnotizing performances filled with irresistible lyrics, trans
Muse Performance Space (Listening Room)
Lafayette, CO
January 19
Kalos,  McKasson, McDonald, McLane
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
January 22
Allegra Krieger
Larimer Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 29
Steep Canyon Rangers
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
Boulder Theater (Nightclub)
Boulder, CO
January 29
The Wild Feathers
Larimer Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 31
Steep Canyon Rangers
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
Lone Tree Arts Center (Small Theater)
Lone Tree, CO
January 31
Izzy Heltai
Globe Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
January 31
Howie Day
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 1
Howie Day
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 2
Emily Barnes
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 6
Kat Edmonson
Dazzle Denver (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Denver, CO
February 14
The Damn Quails
Globe Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
Denver, CO
February 14
Big Richard
Boulder Theater (Nightclub)
Boulder, CO
February 14
Benjamin Dakota Rogers,  Jeremie Albino
Bluebird Theater (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 14
Dakota Blond
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 14
Daniel Rodriguez
Founding member of Colorado's Elephant Revival turns to his acoustic guitar for memorable melodies
The Caribou Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Nederland, CO
February 15
Luke Bulla
Chautauqua Community House (Listening Room)
Boulder, CO
February 16
Tinsley Ellis
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 19
Kathleen Edwards
eTown (Small Theater)
Boulder, CO
February 20
Railroad Earth
Boulder Theater (Nightclub)
Boulder, CO
February 20
Joe Pug
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 21
Pamela Machala
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 22
Railroad Earth
Ogden Theatre (Nightclub)
Denver, CO
February 23
Tyler Hilton
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 27
Liz Longley
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
February 28
Micki Balder,  Sturtz
Micki is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Colorado. She uses raw vocals and understated fingerpicking to lay a simple foundation for bittersweet stories, bringing her listeners together to participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world.
Chautauqua Community House (Listening Room)
Boulder, CO
March 2
Larry & Joe
Venezuelan-Appalachian fusion by Llanera master and asylum-seeking migrant Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass superstar Joe Troop (Che Apalache). Latingrass: Banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, maracas, upright bass, vocals.
Lakewood Cultural Center (Small Theater)
Lakewood, CO
March 2
Cicada Rhythm
Fox Theatre (Concert Hall)
Boulder, CO
March 16
Ragged Union
Chautauqua Community House (Listening Room)
Boulder, CO
March 16
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
March 20
Abby Posner
If you have seen Abby perform live, you know she can play a mean lead-blues guitar solo, or throw down a complex Earl Scruggs banjo riff. She is as varied musically as the instruments she plays.
Swallow Hill (Small Theater)
Denver, CO
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Denver, Colorado

House Concerts

LBS Concert Series (Littleton)
Little Tree Acoustic House Concerts (Lafayette)
Mile High Music (Berthoud)
Music by the Hearth House Concert (Boulder)
Pickin and Grinnin House Concert (Englewood)

Listening Rooms

BOCO Cider (Boulder)
Chautauqua Community House (Boulder)
Firehouse Art Center (Longmont)
Muse Performance Space (Lafayette)
Roots Music Project (Boulder)
Soiled Dove (Denver)
Stone Cottage Studios (Boulder)
The Lodge at Woods Boss (Denver)
The United Center, Inc. (Idaho Springs)

Vineyards & Breweries

R Gallery + Wine Bar (Boulder)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Buffalo Rose (Golden)
Dazzle Denver (Denver)
Gold Hill Inn (Gold Hill)
Gold Hill Store and Pub (Boulder)
Ironwood Bar and Grille (Boulder)
Legacy Grille (Westminster)
Miss Krissy's Bistro (Longmont)
Moxie Bread Mercantile (Lyons)
Odde's Music Grill (Westminster)
Summit Tacos (Longmont)
The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse (Boulder)
The Wheel House (Niwot)

Small Theaters

Bluebird Theater (Denver)
eTown (Boulder)
Gothic Theatre (Englewood)
Lakewood Cultural Center (Lakewood)
Lone Tree Arts Center (Lone Tree)
Swallow Hill (Denver)

Outdoor Music Series

Denver Botanic Gardens (Denver)

Bars & Nightclubs

Bar 404 (Denver)
Globe Hall (Denver)
Hi Dive (Denver)
Larimer Lounge (Denver)
Lost Lake Lounge (Denver)
The Caribou Room (Nederland)
The Grizzly Rose (Denver)
The Monkey Barrel (Denver)
The Woodcellar Bar and Grill (Evergreen)
Welton Room (Denver)