THE MOUNTAINS HAVE A SOUNDTRACK.
Stay for one more song.
Open jams, local stages, and community celebrations. Find a little music to make the day yours.
Pull up a chair, meet a few neighbors, and see where the evening goes. Clear Creek’s music scene stretches from open jam nights in Empire to shows at local attractions in Downieville, Lawson, and Dumont. In Idaho Springs, places like Westbound & Down and Slaymaker Cellars give you another reason to linger over a drink and discover someone new behind the microphone.
The calendar reaches beyond the usual weekend set, too. Seasonal festivals, community gatherings, and holiday traditions like Miners Feast bring live music into the moments that get everyone together. Some are worth building a trip around. Others become the unexpected part of your day you’re still talking about on the way home.
Come to listen, join an open jam, or make an evening of dinner and a show. There’s room for your kind of night here.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ARGO CABLE CARA BETTER VIEW FOR THE ENCORE.
Ride up, settle in, and listen as live music drifts through the mountain air. The Argo Cable Car brings performances and wide-open views together for an easy evening that feels much farther from the city than it is.
THE ANNUAL SILVER PLUME MELODRAMABOO LOUDLY. CHEER OFTEN.
Join Silver Plume for an evening of boos, hisses, cheers, and wonderfully over-the-top drama. This annual theatrical tradition brings the 1800s back to life while celebrating the mining stories that shaped the town.
Come ready to play along. The audience is part of the fun.
See what’s playing. Find a reason to come back.
Explore local venues and upcoming events across Clear Creek. Find something happening during your visit, or look ahead for a show or celebration worth putting on the calendar. Check individual listings for dates, tickets, age requirements, and the latest details.