Music Performances

Finding Harmony at the Arvada Center

Classical virtuosos, swingin’ big band, and a diverse outdoor concert series bring a wide range of harmony to the Arvada Center.

A crowd of concert attendees look at the Arvada Center's outdoor stage, with the sun setting in the background.

Summer Concert Series

With a rotating annual schedule of national touring acts combined with local favorites, there’s no better way to spend a summer evening than under the stars at the Arvada Center.

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Two jazz musicians with brass instruments perform on stage.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

The CJRO performs a series of concerts of big band classics and exciting modern jazz compositions. 

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Front Range Youth Symphony

The Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestras bring together talented young musicians from across the Front Range for a unique study and training in Orchestral repertoire.

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Teenage dance students pose for a photo together. Their legs are propped up on a dance barre, and they're wearing pointe shoes.

Dance Academy

Professional dance instructors teach a love of dance through training in jazz, ballet, modern and tap to young dancers ages 6 - 19.

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Funkin’ it Up

May 17, 2025

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

June 18, 2025

A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops

July 12, 2025

Leather and Lace

June 15, 2025

Mozart Under Moonlight

August 01, 2025

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