Colorado has long been hailed a music mecca of the Continental United States, and with good reason. The region is packed with amazing venues surrounded by natural splendor. Here are the best annual music festivals in Colorado you won’t want to miss!
Winter Wondergrass Festival- February 25-27, 2022
Steamboat Springs, Co
At Winter Wondergrass, bluegrass and brews combine for one heck of a time! Featuring over 20 Colorado breweries and more than 25 bands, this weekend offers something for everyone. This event is family-friendly, with tons of activities for kids, including hula hooping, crafts, and face painting. Kids under 12 and seniors over 75 are free. Bands on the lineup for 2022 include Kitchen Dwellers, Trampled By Turtles, The Travelin’ McCourys, Yonder Mountain String Band, and many more.
The Music Fest- January 5-10, 2022
Steamboat Springs, Co
The Music Fest is a five-day country music festival filled with adventure, premium lodging, night skiing and snowboarding, and one killer lineup. With over 75 performing artists, legendary and up-and-coming alike. The 2022 lineup includes Zac Wilkerson, Wade Bowen, Vanilla Ice, The Hamiltons, The Band of Heathens, Sour Bridges, Slade Coulter, Robynn Shane, Randy Rogers Band, Paul Thorn, Parker Ryan, Midnight River Choir, Max and Heather Stalling, Mason Lively, Kyle Hutton, Kolby Cooper, Kimberly Dunn, Kat Hasty, Josh Ward, Jordan Nix, Dirty River Boys, Courtney Patton, Bri Bagwell, American Aquarium, and many, many more.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival- June 16-19, 2022
Telluride, Co
Telluride is famous for its wintertime ski resorts, but it’s also home to some of the most beautiful summertime scenery. Telluride is surrounded by the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado and is hosted by the entire town, with musicians playing in saloons, opera houses, conference centers, in the town square, and more. The lineup for this festival has yet to be announced but should be out by early 2022.
Sonic Bloom- June 16-19, 2022
Rye, Co
Located at Hummingbird Ranch in the Rocky Mountains foothills, Sonic Bloom is a three-day EDM festival filled with music, art, and inspiration. Previous headliners include Tipper, Bonobo, The Polish Ambassador, Gigantic Cheese Biscuit, Shpongle, Keys N Krates, Gramatik, and many more. After a night of amazing music, kick back by the campfire and make new friends or create memories with old ones at Sonic Bloom.
Country Jam- June 23-25, 2022
Grand Junction, Co
This three-day music festival is every country fan’s dream! The lineup for 2022 includes Blanco Brown, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Chris Janson, Chris Lane, Jo Dee Messina, Runaway June, and more. Grand Junction is surrounded by the stunning red rock landscapes that have made Colorado famous. Camping out at this festival is a bucket-list experience you just can’t miss.