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Theatre & Arts in Fort Collins

Theatre & Arts

Between CSU's world-class performing arts center, local community and professional acting troupes, traveling Broadway shows, venues devoted entirely to musical theatre (with and without dinner), long-standing children's theatre companies and summer performances under the stars, it's no wonder Fort Collins boasts more opportunities to see live theatre than in Boulder and Colorado Springs combined!

Fort Collins richly deserves its reputation as the cultural capital of Northern Colorado. With a half-dozen live theatre stages in production throughout the year; a symphony orchestra, ballet troupe and opera company as well as several choral ensembles; facilities that accommodate a wide range of national touring shows and concerts, and galleries and museums mounting exhibits of everything from animation art to historical kimonos, there's always something interesting going on.

University Art Museum
1400 Remington Street
970-491-1989
(970) 491-0505
Located in the Visual Arts Building at Colorado State University, the gallery is dedicated to the enrichment of the cultural and intellectual life of Colorado through the presentation of artwork that is stimulating, relevant, and of the highest quality.
Global Village Museum of Arts & Culturales
200 W. Mountain Ave., Suite C
(970) 221-4600
This museum exposes the public to different value systems as expressed through art. One gallery features folk art in miniature. An exhibition space might feature art from Tibet of Japan. The final gallery emphasizes the geography of major civilizations.
Trimble Court Artisans/Artist Coop
118 Trimble Court
970-221-0051
Since 1971 Trimble Court Artisans has offered exceptional arts and crafts in a turn-of-the-century building in Old Town Fort Collins.
Swetsville Zoo
4801 E. Harmony Road
970-484-9509
A world famous sculpture park containing over 170 animals, plants, space ships, etc. Fashioned from recycled farm machinery, auto parts, and assorted metal. Open every day.
OpenStage Theatre & Company
PO Box 617
970-484-5237
(970) 482-0859
Captivating live theatre. "OpenStage...can easily take its place among Colorado's best companies" -Denver Post. Winner of Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. Tickets: (970) 221-6730.
Friends of Traditional Dance
P.O. Box 64
970-493-8277
Live music Saturday night dances- from lively Contra Dances and Waltz Nights to exquisite Strauss Balls and the poor Pupers Ball - held at spacious dance halls. These are public dances, open to everyone.
Fort Collins Children's Theatre
PO Box 442
970-498-4110
Started in 1958 by a group of community-minded individuals, FCCT is founded on the belief that exposure to live theatrical performances is a valuable experience to be shared with families and children of all ages.
Lincoln Center
417 W. Magnolia Street
970-221-6735 x3
(970) 221-6373
The Lincoln Center is the city of Fort Collins' cultural arts center. It contains two indoor performing arts spaces, three indoor galleries, conference facilities and an outdoor sculpture and performance garden.
Scene
PO Box 489
970-490-1009
The nightlife magazine of the northern Front Range.
Illustrated Light Gallery
#1 Old Town Square, Suite #103
970-493-4673
(970) 493-0447
The only gallery in Northern Colorado dedicated to fine art photography. Featuring the work of award-winning nature photographer, David Clack. Pottery, woodturnings & blown glass.
Foothills Civic Theatre, Inc. dba The Mostlies""
4231 Cape Cod Drive
970-207-9822
Since 1993 the Mostlies have been entertaining Fort Collins with original musical, parody, comedy. Performing at the Lincoln Center Mini Theatre the last week of July and first week of August.
Foothills Pops Band
204 Elm Street
970-686-2999
The Foothills Pops Band directed by Glenn Shull is a non-profit organization of local adult musicians who perform musical arrangements enjoyed by everyone. Regular season performances are held at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center.
Center for Fine Art Photography, The
400 North College Avenue
970-224-1010
The Center promotes established and emerging photographers in juried group and solo exhibitions. The Center is proud to be a launching pad for talent from around the world.
Fort Collins Museum of Art
201 S. College Avenue
970-482-2787
(970) 482-0804
The mission of the Fort Collins Museum of Art is to engage our community in cultural experiences that promote an awareness and appreciation of the visual arts. To offer our audiences the highest-quality art experiences, the Fort Collins Museum of Art present a diverse series of exhibitions, community events, publications and educational programs for children and adults. The Fort Collins Museum of Art seeks to enrich the cultural life of the region and advance community understanding of the power of the visual arts to foster life-long learning, social interaction and personal inquiry.
Beet Street
19 Old Town Square, Suite 234
970-419-8240
(970) 419-8248
Beet Street is a non-profit organization & a catalyst to develop Fort Collins into a nationally recognized Arts & Culture center and destination.
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse
4747 Market Place Drive
970-744-3747
A spectacular new 380 seat Dinner Playhouse nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, filled with Colorado elegance. Enjoy fine dining and the best in professional entertainment.