Week 4: Music & Dance

OCTOBER 25-31

Creative Stays is a digital campaign to attract cultural tourists to the Colorado Springs area during Arts Month and throughout the year. The series features 13 weekend getaway itineraries curated by diverse local creatives recommending some of their favorite places to stay, attractions, restaurants, activities, hidden hangouts, and not-to-miss cultural destinations!

This video for Week 4: Music & Dance features picks from David Siegel, who is Executive Director of the Ent Center for the Arts and a local musician.

WEEK 4: MUSIC & DANCE EVENTS

Vinyl DJ Nights at Golden Hour

Presented by Mining Exchange at The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs

Sip a cocktail at our gold-dusted bar, as DJ AstralSelector (KRCC radio host Jennifer Newman) takes the stage spinning an eclectic mix of buried treasures and infectious grooves.

This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes...

Oct 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm

Wed, Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm

'Narnia. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'

Presented by Dragonfly Aerial Company Colorado at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs

This October, we invite our community into a breathtaking aerial adaptation of the magical world of Narnia—a realm of courage, wonder, and transformation brought to life through movement in the air. With special permission and official...

Oct 24, 2026

Sat, Oct 24 @ 2:00 pm

Sat, Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm

Sun, Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm

'Sanssouci: The Court of Frederick the Great'

Presented by Parish House Baroque at Peel House, Colorado Springs

Sanssouci is both the name of Frederick the Great’s home and a delightful French phrase meaning “no worries.”

Join PHB for a carefree concert peeking into the court, family and friends of this great man. Hear music by Frederick’s sister...

Oct 24, 2026

Sat, Oct 24 @ 3:00 pm

Sun, Oct 25 @ 3:00 pm

E J R M’s Listening Room

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

Singing Bowls of the Rockies is excited to introduce E J R M’s Listening Room, a new immersive listening experience created around the simple idea of slowing down and truly listening.

Led by ambient composer Drew Geiger, the Listening Room...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm

Colorado Recorder Orchestra Concert

Presented by Colorado Recorder Orchestra at Aspen Trails Retirement Resort, Colorado Springs

The Colorado Recorder Orchestra has about 20 members, who play recorders of all sizes, from sopranino to contrabass.

Come join us as we present a program of music by women composers, from the Renaissance to the present time.

This calendar...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 2:30 pm

Self-Care Sunday Full Moon Sound Bath

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

When life gets a little too loud, take it as your sign to turn down the noise and turn inward toward yourself.

Join us for a dreamy afternoon devoted to rest, reflection, and giving your nervous system the royal treatment it deserves.

The full...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm

'Swan Lake'

Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs

About World Ballet Company's Swan Lake

The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra,...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm

Choral Compline at Grace & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church

Presented by Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs

Join us for Compline, an ancient service of night prayer which offers a beautiful conclusion to the day. This candlelit service is sung entirely by the Compline
Choir, with ancient plainchant and Renaissance polyphony offered with prayers for...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm

Arts Month Creative Business Resource Fair

Presented by Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region at The Meanwhile Block, Colorado Springs

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region to Host Creative Business Resource Fair on October 26
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) invites artists, makers, creative professionals, and entrepreneurs to the 2026 Arts Month Creative...

Oct 26, 2026

Mon, Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm

Party at the Polls with Hey Neighbor!

Presented by Hey Neighbor at One Body ENT, Colorado Springs

Join us or free food, good vibes, music, and opportunities to connect with neighbors. Drop off your ballot at the box nearby, then celebrate with us at One Body ENT for Party at the Polls—a celebration of community, civic participation, and...

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 5:30 pm

John Long Blues Concert

Presented by Pikes Peak Blues Community at Louie Louie's Piano Bar, Colorado Springs

Pikes Peak Blues Community presents Colorado’s legendary blues guitarist and harmonica player JOHN LONG @ Louie Louie's Piano Bar, 522 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Louie Louie's Piano Bar...

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

UCCS Junior and Senior Recitals

Presented by UCCS Visual and Performing Arts: Music Program at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs

October 27
Junior Recital
Sanaa Jones, voice

Senior Recital
Saturn Field, voice
7:30pm
FREE TICKETS

November 10
Senior Recital
Mikayla Fry, voice
7:30pm

November 29
Senior Recital
Senior Recital: Joseph Marsh, composition
7:30pm

December...

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm

Open Mic Night

Presented by CO.A.T.I. Uprise at CO.A.T.I. Uprise, Colorado Springs

Hosted by the lovely, Evie Valentine, this is your chance to take the stage and do your thing in a welcoming, laid-back environment.

Schedule:
🎤 7:00 PM - Performer sign-up opens
🎶 7:30 PM - Open Mic begins
⏰ 8:30 PM - Sign-up...

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm

Colorado College's Live from Packard Hall: Faculty Artists Concert

Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall, Colorado Springs

Performances by our talented Music Department faculty!

Violin and Harpsichord Sonata in A minor, Op. 6 No. 6 - Albinoni

Deux Mélodies Hébraïques - Debussy

Horn Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40 - Brahms

Steve Barta Jazz Trio selections...

Oct 28, 2026

Wed, Oct 28 @ 12:15 pm

Cradle of Filth and Black Satellite Majestic In Death II Tour

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs

Cradle of Filth are an English extreme metal band formed in Suffolk in 1991. The band's musical style evolved originally from black metal to a cleaner and more "produced" amalgam of gothic metal, symphonic metal and other metal genres. Their...

Oct 28, 2026

Wed, Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm

'The Spanish Consort'

Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall, Colorado Springs

Jon Wasserman, Archlute/Baroque Guitar, Voice and Direction
Elisa Wicks, Baroque Violin
Willow Stracuzzi, Viola da Gamba
Pam Chaddon, Baroque Cello
Victor Gallego, Traditional Percussion

PROGRAM -
A revival of music that is often forgotten in...

Oct 29, 2026

Thu, Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm

Angels & Demons: A Halloween Charity Soiree -Benefitting Angels of America's Fallen

Presented by Angels of America's Fallen at The Pinery at the Hill, Colorado Springs

This Halloween, step into a world where Angels & Demons collide for an unforgettable night with a purpose.

Angels & Demons: A Halloween Charity Soiree, hosted by Reagan B. Anderson, is bringing a bold new Halloween experience to Colorado...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm

The SofaKillers

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs

SofaKillers deliver the ultimate dance party with hit after hit from the ’70s–2000s. Voted Best Local Cover Band six times from 2019-2025, they’re Colorado Springs’ go-to band for nonstop fun!

Known for turning every show into a...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm

Wings of Change: Sound Bath Experience

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

What if, for one evening, you embraced the spirit of transformation?

Join Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Ascend Spa & Wellness at Hotel Polaris on October 30 for an immersive evening of music, movement, and sound inspired by one of nature's...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm

Wings of Change: A Halloween Sound Bath Experience

Presented by Hotel Polaris at Hotel Polaris, Colorado Springs

Join Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Ascend Spa & Wellness at Hotel Polaris on October 30 for an immersive evening of music, movement, and sound inspired by one of nature's most remarkable journeys: the monarch butterfly migration.

Set against...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm

'Edward Scissorhands'

Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs

In one of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton’s most iconic collaborations, Edward Scissorhands in concert brings Elfman’s beautifully tragic score live to Burton’s touching tale of an outsider seeking belonging.

Program
Tim Burton's Edward...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm

Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm

Spirits & Soundscapes: Halloween Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

The spirits have requested a sound bath. Who are we to say no?

Join Singing Bowls of the Rockies for a delightfully eerie evening of big, beautiful vibrations, cozy fall magic, and absolutely zero haunted-house jump scares. Come relax in a...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm

Manitou Phantasmagoria

Presented by Mineral Springs Foundation at Shoshone Spring Courtyard, Manitou Springs

Manitou Phantasmagoria: A night of spirits & spectacle including:

Costumes
Cocktails
Music
Performers
Projections
Vendors

This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm

Elton Dan and The Rocket Band

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs

This electrifying tribute to Elton John delivers all the glitz, glamour, and iconic hits that have defined generations- and it’s on Halloween night so you too are welcome to come in costume!

From the moment the lights dim, audiences are...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm

Dalonious Funk at the Lounge

Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at The Best Coffee & Lounge, Colorado Springs

Free live funk/ jazz band downtown. Enjoy live music, food, drinks and good vibes!

This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm

Vinyl DJ Nights at Golden Hour

Presented by Mining Exchange at The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs

Sip a cocktail at our gold-dusted bar, as DJ AstralSelector (KRCC radio host Jennifer Newman) takes the stage spinning an eclectic mix of buried treasures and infectious grooves.

This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes...

Oct 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm

Wed, Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm

'Narnia. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'

Presented by Dragonfly Aerial Company Colorado at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs

Oct 24, 2026

Sat, Oct 24 @ 2:00 pm

Sat, Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm

Sun, Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm

'Sanssouci: The Court of Frederick the Great'

Presented by Parish House Baroque at Peel House, Colorado Springs

Sanssouci is both the name of Frederick the Great’s home and a delightful French phrase meaning “no worries.”

Join PHB for a carefree concert peeking into the court, family and friends of this great man. Hear music by Frederick’s sister...

Oct 24, 2026

Sat, Oct 24 @ 3:00 pm

Sun, Oct 25 @ 3:00 pm

E J R M’s Listening Room

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

Singing Bowls of the Rockies is excited to introduce E J R M’s Listening Room, a new immersive listening experience created around the simple idea of slowing down and truly listening.

Led by ambient composer Drew Geiger, the Listening Room...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm

Colorado Recorder Orchestra Concert

Presented by Colorado Recorder Orchestra at Aspen Trails Retirement Resort, Colorado Springs

The Colorado Recorder Orchestra has about 20 members, who play recorders of all sizes, from sopranino to contrabass.

Come join us as we present a program of music by women composers, from the Renaissance to the present time.

This calendar...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 2:30 pm

Self-Care Sunday Full Moon Sound Bath

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

When life gets a little too loud, take it as your sign to turn down the noise and turn inward toward yourself.

Join us for a dreamy afternoon devoted to rest, reflection, and giving your nervous system the royal treatment it deserves.

The full...

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm

'Swan Lake'

Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs

About World Ballet Company's Swan Lake

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm

Choral Compline at Grace & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church

Presented by Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs

Oct 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm

Arts Month Creative Business Resource Fair

Presented by Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region at The Meanwhile Block, Colorado Springs

Oct 26, 2026

Mon, Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm

Party at the Polls with Hey Neighbor!

Presented by Hey Neighbor at One Body ENT, Colorado Springs

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 5:30 pm

John Long Blues Concert

Presented by Pikes Peak Blues Community at Louie Louie's Piano Bar, Colorado Springs

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

UCCS Junior and Senior Recitals

Presented by UCCS Visual and Performing Arts: Music Program at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs

October 27
Junior Recital
Sanaa Jones, voice

Senior Recital
Saturn Field, voice
7:30pm
FREE TICKETS

November 10
Senior Recital
Mikayla Fry, voice
7:30pm

November 29
Senior Recital
Senior Recital: Joseph Marsh, composition
7:30pm

December...

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm

Open Mic Night

Presented by CO.A.T.I. Uprise at CO.A.T.I. Uprise, Colorado Springs

Hosted by the lovely, Evie Valentine, this is your chance to take the stage and do your thing in a welcoming, laid-back environment.

Schedule:
🎤 7:00 PM - Performer sign-up opens
🎶 7:30 PM - Open Mic begins
⏰ 8:30 PM - Sign-up...

Oct 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm

Colorado College's Live from Packard Hall: Faculty Artists Concert

Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall, Colorado Springs

Performances by our talented Music Department faculty!

Violin and Harpsichord Sonata in A minor, Op. 6 No. 6 - Albinoni

Deux Mélodies Hébraïques - Debussy

Horn Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40 - Brahms

Steve Barta Jazz Trio selections...

Oct 28, 2026

Wed, Oct 28 @ 12:15 pm

Cradle of Filth and Black Satellite Majestic In Death II Tour

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs

Oct 28, 2026

Wed, Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm

'The Spanish Consort'

Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall, Colorado Springs

Jon Wasserman, Archlute/Baroque Guitar, Voice and Direction
Elisa Wicks, Baroque Violin
Willow Stracuzzi, Viola da Gamba
Pam Chaddon, Baroque Cello
Victor Gallego, Traditional Percussion

PROGRAM -
A revival of music that is often forgotten in...

Oct 29, 2026

Thu, Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm

Angels & Demons: A Halloween Charity Soiree -Benefitting Angels of America's Fallen

Presented by Angels of America's Fallen at The Pinery at the Hill, Colorado Springs

This Halloween, step into a world where Angels & Demons collide for an unforgettable night with a purpose.

Angels & Demons: A Halloween Charity Soiree, hosted by Reagan B. Anderson, is bringing a bold new Halloween experience to Colorado...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm

The SofaKillers

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs

Known for turning every show into a...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm

Wings of Change: Sound Bath Experience

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

What if, for one evening, you embraced the spirit of transformation?

Join Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Ascend Spa & Wellness at Hotel Polaris on October 30 for an immersive evening of music, movement, and sound inspired by one of nature's...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm

Wings of Change: A Halloween Sound Bath Experience

Presented by Hotel Polaris at Hotel Polaris, Colorado Springs

Set against...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm

'Edward Scissorhands'

Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs

Program
Tim Burton's Edward...

Oct 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm

Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm

Spirits & Soundscapes: Halloween Sound Bath & Cacao Ceremony

Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs

The spirits have requested a sound bath. Who are we to say no?

Join Singing Bowls of the Rockies for a delightfully eerie evening of big, beautiful vibrations, cozy fall magic, and absolutely zero haunted-house jump scares. Come relax in a...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm

Manitou Phantasmagoria

Presented by Mineral Springs Foundation at Shoshone Spring Courtyard, Manitou Springs

Manitou Phantasmagoria: A night of spirits & spectacle including:

Costumes
Cocktails
Music
Performers
Projections
Vendors

This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm

Elton Dan and The Rocket Band

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs

This electrifying tribute to Elton John delivers all the glitz, glamour, and iconic hits that have defined generations- and it’s on Halloween night so you too are welcome to come in costume!

From the moment the lights dim, audiences are...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm

Dalonious Funk at the Lounge

Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at The Best Coffee & Lounge, Colorado Springs

Free live funk/ jazz band downtown. Enjoy live music, food, drinks and good vibes!

This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural...

Oct 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm

*Please note: Some events are ongoing and can be enjoyed on multiple days during Arts Month.

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Week 4: Music & Dance

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