Get ready for an unforgettable 40th Anniversary Season of Music in the Mountains in 2026! Southwest Colorado’s premier summer classical music festival returns this July for four weeks of unforgettable performances and amazing experiences.

From July 9th through August 2nd, 2026, enjoy a myriad of performances at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, as well as numerous gorgeous venues around the region. Experience musicians of the highest caliber brought to you from all over the world, and enjoy everything from full orchestra performances to intimate chamber concerts to pops performances to a family-friendly dinner and concert!

Plus, Music in the Mountains will once again be putting on a free community concert series featuring concerts on their custom-built mobile stage! These free mobile stage concerts are a highlight of our summer Festival, so be sure to grab your friends and family, pack a picnic, and enjoy exceptional classical music in one of many parks around the area.

Our Artistic Director, world-renowned violinist Vadim Gluzman, and our 2026 Jill Ward Conductor-in-Residence, Andrew Litton, lead the Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra of world-class musicians as they’re joined by an incredible line-up of visiting soloists.

Don’t miss this four-week Festival that is truly unlike anything else in Southwest Colorado, and help us celebrate 40 years of musical excellence! For a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit musicinthemountains.com. The schedule will be released and tickets go on sale in April 2026.