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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.

Beet Street
200 West Mountain Ave Suite A
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.
Center for Fine Art Photography, The
400 North College Avenue
970-224-1010
(970) 224-1024
The Center promotes established and emerging photographers from around the globe. The Center is proud to be a launching pad for talent from around the world.
Colorado State University School of the Arts
1779 Campus Delivery
970-491-5529
Colorado State University Department of Music, Theatre and Dance offers world-class performances by students, faculty and guest artists in state-of-the-art venues. Full schedule available online.
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.
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.
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.
Global Village Museum of Arts & Culturales
200 W. Mountain Ave., Suite C
(970) 221-4600
The Global Village Museum of Arts and Culture and Intercultural Resource Center is dedicated to showcasing international folk art. Exhibits are created to engage and inspire visitors to learn more about world cultures, people, art and history in order to promote world understanding and foster peace.
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.
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.
Motion Picture Stunts and Tactical Studio
1318 Blue Spruce Dr. Ste 5
(760) 974-6114
Unleash your inner stunt hero! Top Hollywood stunt pros (700+ films like Fast & Furious and Transformers) safely teach jumps, stunt fighting, dives through Old West windows, and other movie magic.
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.
Pinot's Palette
159 West Mountain Ave
(970) 214-5208
Fort Collins Pinot's Palette is an upscale "Paint. Drink. Have Fun" establishment in Old Town Fort Collins where anyone can be an artist! No art experience required! In two or three hours you can create any number of our festive, whimsical and pretty paintings. We'd love to help you celebrate Girls' Night Out, Birthday Parties for all ages 6 to 60, Date Night, Bachelorettes, Anniversaries, and other private parties! Check out our You Tube Channel. Wine, Beer and snacks will be available along with great music and fun!
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.
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.
University Art Museum
1400 Remington Street
970-491-1989
(970) 492-4027
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. The Museum offers 8-10 exhibitions each year.