Chautauqua Auditorium

About

Chautauqua Auditorium, nestled at the foot of the Flatirons in Boulder, CO, is a historic venue renowned for its rich cultural programming and stunning natural backdrop, offering a unique blend of arts, education, and outdoor beauty since 1898.

Visitor Information

Chautauqua Auditorium, set against the stunning Flatirons in Boulder, CO, is a historic venue celebrated for its unique blend of arts and natural beauty, consistently earning a high average rating of 4.6 stars from 347 reviews. Visitors appreciate the venue's charming "barn-like" ambiance, exceptional volunteer staff, and generally good acoustics, although some note occasional sound saturation issues and the lack of climate control as potential drawbacks. Parking can be challenging, but the overall experience, enriched by its intimate setting and cultural offerings, makes it a favored destination for concertgoers.

Reviews

Adam Ferenzi

Amazing venue. Staff were great, acoustics and intimacy of the venue were really hard to beat. We caught Ryan Adams solo and it was such a great venue for it.

Aug 13, 2024, 5:08 AM

Mark

Great concert venue. Volunteers are super chill and always willing to help. Saw Graham Nash twice - once when the electricity went out (see video). Great acoustics

Aug 8, 2024, 10:19 PM

Jon Hodges

Really cool venue! It’s like a big, cool barn (without the smells) setup for concerts. Would love to see another concert here.

Aug 2, 2024, 12:05 AM

Frank Saccone

Such a neat little venue. It's essentially a big barn, but the acoustics are solid. All of the employees were super helpful and pleasant. My only negatives are that it gets warm in there in the summer and there's no AC and barely any fans to keep the air moving. But it wasn't unbearable. The parking situation is not great either. Best to get one of the shuttles coming from downtown.

Jul 26, 2024, 9:35 PM