The 5 Best Entertainment Venues Around Summit County

Live entertainment in Summit County thrives on diversity—whether you're drawn to big-name concerts, intimate stage work, or a rooftop jam session. Venues here aren’t just places to perform—they’re cultural crossroads where residents and visitors gather, mingle, and share experiences. The Best of Summit highlights those venues that bring music, theater, and community spirit together.

Dillon Amphitheater - Town of Dillon

The Dillon Amphitheater combines drama and geography—it's a lakeside stage with sweeping views of Lake Dillon and Rocky Mountain ridges. Renovated in 2018 to include a new stage, green rooms, concessions, restrooms, and a plaza, the venue now hosts major touring acts alongside a generous summer calendar of free local music, movie nights, wellness events and dancing. Summer evenings become communal celebrations here, where the sunsets perform as spectacularly as the headliners.

10 Mile Music Hall

Perched at more than 9,000 feet, 10 Mile Music Hall is the highest year-round music venue in the U.S. Its mountain charm offers a rustic backdrop for concerts that run the gamut from rock to reggae. In slower summer hours, the rooftop deck transforms into a more intimate, free live-music spot—perfect for grabbing a cold one, leaning back, and letting Colorado’s high-altitude vibes wash over you.

Silverthorne Performing Arts Center

Often called Theatre SilCo, the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center is more than a theater—it's a cultural lab. This state-of-the-art facility hosts plays, musicals, comedy nights, and youth programs. With flexible black box theaters, gathering spaces, rehearsal areas, and an outdoor stage, it's designed to fuel creativity in every genre. Whether it's a pop-up performance under the stars or a workshop in acting or playwriting, the SilCo plays a big role in shaping Summit County’s creative future.

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