Celebrate the Holidays with the Circuit’s Week-long Concert Series, Seasonal Films & Plays

Murder Mystery Dinner & Kids’ New Year's Eve Pajama Party round out holiday lineup

This holiday season, celebrate with music, plays, movies, and more in the unique atmosphere of historic opera houses! With something for everyone, the Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit offers fun and memorable holiday events, including a week-long Holiday Concert Series at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride, Colo. The series features a “Tease the Season” burlesque, five live concerts from national and regional favorites, and a rollicking New Year's Eve dance party.

At the Wright Opera House in Ouray, you can enjoy creative events like seasonal movies and plays, a family-friendly Yule celebration, a “Murder at the Christmas Feast” murder mystery dinner, and a New Year’s Eve pajama party.

If you’re on the Front Range, be sure to check out a holiday kids’ musical presented in Denver by Central City Opera.

Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable holiday memories surrounded by the charm and history of Colorado’s most iconic venues. Buy your tickets and make your travel plans now for these great events!

Central City Opera (Presented in Denver)

• Amahl and the Night Visitors (Dec. 14-22, 2024 – Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 N. Sherman St., Denver) Bring your kids to hear this encouraging story of Amahl, a shepherd boy who has a propensity to tell tall tales, and his mother, which features kindness, generosity, community, and hope.

Sheridan Opera House (Telluride, Colo.)

• Wizard Of Oz (Dec. 6-8, 2024) Enjoy an elementary school production of this classic, presented by the Sheridan Arts Foundation Young People’s Theater.
  Sheridan Opera House Holiday Concert Series (Telluride, Colo.): Don’t miss the highlight of the winter season, the Holiday Concert Series, and be part of the nonprofit Sheridan Arts Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year.
• Tease The Season: A Very Special Holiday Burlesque & Variety Show (Dec. 26, 2024, 8 p.m.) Enjoy a special night of classic burlesque, live music, comedy, and much more.

• Black Pistol Fire Live in Concert (Dec. 27, 2024, 9 p.m.) Jam as this Austin rock group plays high-octane rock ‘n’ roll from their sixth full-length album.
  AbbaFab Live in Concert (Dec. 28, 2024, 9 p.m.) Boogie to this multi-media production, a stunning tribute to ABBA and some of the greatest music from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
• Cool Cool Cool Live in Concert (Formerly Turkuaz) (Dec. 29, 2024, 9 p.m.) Catch the beat of this unique blend of funk, house, and R&B, kicked off by DJ Castle.
• The Fretliners Live in Concert (Dec. 30, 2024, 9 p.m.) Love bluegrass? Don’t miss this genuine and powerful quartet—winner of both band competitions at the 2023 Telluride Bluegrass and Rockygrass Festivals.

• The Marsels Live in Concert (Dec. 31, 2024, 10 p.m.) At this New Year’s Eve Gala, dance to an energetic and versatile repertoire spanning multiple genres, from classic rock to soulful tunes from the ’60s to today.

Wright Opera House (Ouray, Colo.)

• Miracle on 34th Street (Dec. 6-7, 2024): Enjoy this beloved holiday musical, which first aired on radio in December 1948 and quickly became a classic.
  Yule Celebration (Dec. 7, 2024, 1-6:30 p.m.) Bring the whole family for gingerbread house decorating, a Voyager Youth Program, s'mores with Santa's elves, and storytime with Mrs. Claus.

• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Dec. 11, 2024, 7 p.m.) Get ready to laugh at this long-loved holiday movie when Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) tries to have a perfect family Christmas.
• Murder Mystery Dinner Party – Murder at the Christmas Feast (Dec. 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m.) Sleuth out the murderer at this fun evening, while savoring a delectable three-course meal.
• Ouray International Film Festival Special Screening: Short Film Block (Dec. 18, 2024, 7 p.m.) Check out two short films, Bury Me at Taylor Hollow and Pocket Boyfriend, from this iconic festival.

• New Year's Eve Pajama Party for Kids (Dec. 31, 2024, 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.) Drop off the kids for fun in their pajamas with pizza, PG movies, games, storytime, dancing, and more—while you enjoy your own New Year’s Eve celebration.

Come join us for the holidays!