I love Colorado’s year-round festivals.
Craig | Denver, CO
CRAIG, WE Love GETTING OUR FESTIVAL ON, TOO.
The CU festival scene highlights Colorado’s diverse culture, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant communities, making our state a great destination for festival-goers all year long.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder, has been enchanting audiences with classic theatre for over 60 seasons. Founded in 1958, this professional theatre company is dedicated to celebrating Shakespeare's enduring legacy through high-quality productions, education, and community engagement. Performances take place under the summer skies at the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and the renovated University Theatre. CU students can work with the festival as dramaturgs, assistant directors, or in various other roles, offering valuable hands-on experience in theatre production.
Arts & Resiliency Gathering: A weekend of dance, music, poetry, and workshops.
The Arts & Resiliency Gathering, hosted at UCCS, offers a unique blend of workshops, concerts, and performances that explore the healing power of art, featuring world-renowned, trauma-informed artists like David Dorfman Dance, cellist Stephanie Winters, and poet laureate Ashley Cornelius. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, the workshops are designed to engage and inspire. Open to everyone, with a focus on LGBTQ+, veterans, military, and other communities, the gathering emphasizes resiliency and well-being through art.
College of Arts & Media Hosts Inaugural Colorado High School Film Festival
In its first year, the festival received over 300 submissions from high school students from across the state of Colorado and beyond.
The CU Denver Colorado High School Film Festival, launched in 2023, celebrates the work of high school filmmakers, offering them greater exposure. Organized by CU Denver Film & Television Professor Andrew Bateman, in collaboration with the CAM recruitment and admissions team, the festival drew over 355 entries from 37 countries, with 48 finalists selected, including 25 from Colorado.
Within just a three-month submission window, the festival received a diverse range of films, including fiction, documentaries, animation, and more. Bateman enlisted 30 Film & Television students to help judge and assist with the festival.
