Central City Opera House

Central City Opera House sits up in Central City, a mining town turned National Historic Landmark district west of Denver. The opera house dates back to 1878 and has hosted opera performances for decades, making it one of the older stages still active in Colorado. Central City Opera, the resident company, typically runs its season here through summer, mixing classic opera with newer works.

If you're heading up for a show, plan for the drive and the altitude, and maybe make a day of it given the town's history. Worth checking ahead on parking and showtimes since it's a smaller mountain town, not a downtown venue with easy walk-up options.