Music scene · Manitou Springs

Music in Manitou Springs, a artsy tourist town near Colorado Springs, centers on folk, indie acoustic, and seasonal street performances. Colorado Springs musicians frequently drive up for small venues. It has no music industry; schools, churches, and community events keep live music present.

Manitou Springs performances take place at local bar and restaurant, community center, church fellowship hall. These spaces host open mic nights, school concerts, church music, and private parties. Touring acts rarely stop here, but the rooms suit local musicians and regional visitors.

Local and Pikes Peak folk and indie performers perform here, with musicians from the nearby Colorado Springs scene occasionally passing through.

New musicians in Manitou Springs should ask resort venues about seasonal acoustic slots, post flyers at the community center, and join school or church groups. Many also travel to Colorado Springs for year-round gigs.