You’ll never have an opportunity like this one – to hear a string chamber music ensemble perform music about water on the water. We’ll rent pontoon boats on the Blue Mesa Reservoir and head out for a concert like no other.

CBMF’s resident chamber orchestra is performing some of the most beloved works for chamber orchestra! This is the concert for those who love string instruments! Revel in the lushness of Tchaikovsky, the elegance of Mozart, or other surprises that Fingernoise might have in store!

Straight from New Orleans comes this amazing jazz band! Hearing this music will transport you to carefree times. The Secret Six are a New Orleans traditional jazz band evoking the rich style of collective improvisation and ensemble playing. Specializing in stomps, blueses, rags and no frills hot jazz.

Nothing is more American than jazz, and nothing is more jazz than New Orleans – the birthplace of jazz. Make this Labor Day a memorable one when you celebrate with your friends, family, and the CBMF!

CBMF’s new series – Music and a Movie – pairs a live performance with a film related to the music being performed. By juxtaposing performance and film, you’ll gain greater insight and context into both the music, composer, performing artist, and filmmaker.

Mark your calendars! The world-renowned band, DeVotchKa, returns to the Crested Butte Music Festival! Their previous, sold out performance at the Festival was a highlight of the summer. Nominated for an Academy Award, DeVotchKa is one of the most creative bands performing today.

Join us for the premiere Johnny Cash cover band, Cash’d Out! The band’s live shows respectfully reference the late, great Man in Black’s Sun Records and early Columbia era sound, combined with the energy of the classic multi-platinum live recordings from Folsom Prison and San Quentin. The group’s genuine love (and authentic recreation) of Johnny […]

Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich, the quartet’s recordings have won international critical acclaim. These are the first performances of the quartet at the Crested Butte Music Festival, and we’re privileged to see them perform!

Widely admired for its interpretations of Beethoven, Mozart, and Shostakovich, the quartet’s recordings have won international critical acclaim. These are the first performances of the quartet at the Crested Butte Music Festival, and we’re privileged to see them perform!