music

Ivy Ballroom

Overlooking the waves of the Buena Vista Whitewater Park, the Surf Hotel’s beautifully designed Ivy Ballroom is a radical new concert venue. This venue is quite possibly where you’ll encounter your most memorable concert.

the BEACH

The Beach is a small music venue on the Arkansas river in the South Main neighborhood of Buena Vista, CO. It is the first fund raising entity of South Main Arts and Parks Trust and proud host to FREE live music during the summer.

Smith & Friends

Smith & Friends features some of the best musicians Colorado has to offer and takes place every Monday night at the Wesley & Rose Lobby Bar, inside the Surf Hotel. Come enjoy free live music, community, and half-priced bottles of wines!

River Rhythms

Set on the banks of the Arkansas River and the foothills of the Collegiate Peaks, River Runners’ River Rhythms is the perfect place to bring the family to listen to free live music and eat great food during the summer.

Campout for the Cause

Join us next summer at the The Meadows, just 2 miles from South Main, for the annual Campout for the Cause. Come for music, conversation, yoga, bonfire connections, create family or just to take your shoes off and run in the grass!

Rapids & Grass

Sample libations from over 50 local and regional craft breweries, enjoy to the picking of the best in Colorado bluegrass, and get wild on the Arkansas River. Join us this summer in Buena Vista for a festival weekend with the best mountain vibes.

Seven Peaks

Located less than 10 minutes from South Main, Seven Peaks is held at the Meadows, a 277 acre ranch owned by the developer of South Main. This festival is Dierks Bentley's country music festival and is one you do not want to miss!