On Thursday, November 7th, experience an exclusive evening in the Ivy Ballroom, featuring a refined 4-course dinner and concert pairing. The event highlights the culinary talents of Surf Hotel's Head Chef Neal Drysdale, a whiskey pairing by Distillery 291, and a live performance by Jojo Hermann of Widespread Panic.

This intimate event offers limited seating, providing a unique opportunity for connoisseurs of fine dining and live music.

The Surf Hotel is beyond excited to present Dogs In A Pile, live on Wednesday, November 6th! This eclectic quintet blends funk, jazz, rock, and psychedelia, crafting an entirely original vibe through kaleidoscopic soundscapes that evoke the timeless magic of classic jams. 

Opening the night will be the genre-defying musical ensemble The Jauntee, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening of high-energy performances. 

Join us on Sunday, October 20th, for our Annual Fall Fundraiser benefiting Coletrain Music Academy. Hosted at the Surf Hotel and sponsored by Surf Hotel, South Main Arts & Parks Trust, Full Circle Real Estate Group, and Lemm1030, this community-driven night promises to be one you won't want to miss! Get ready for a spectacular concert in the state-of-the-art Ivy Ballroom featuring Heavy Diamond Ring, with Whiskey Sweets, and some surprise special guests. Enjoy a courtyard jam, a silent auction, and much more!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 17th! The Ivy Ballroom at the Surf Hotel will host the sensational Connecticut-based jam band, Eggy! Fresh off a stellar year, including performances at Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Red Rocks, this talented quartet is on an exciting rise. With their new album "Waiting Game" dropping on September 6th, don't miss this chance to catch them in an intimate setting with world-class sound and production. Special guests Color Green will set the vibe with Eggy to follow. Get ready for an electrifying night of music! 

The Surf Hotel is honored to welcome Hiss Golden Messenger to the Ivy Ballroom on Monday, September 16th. Originating in Durham, North Carolina in 2007, this Grammy-nominiated American folk band led by singer/songwriter MC Taylor and is best known for seamlessly weaving soulful stories with rootsy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, perfectly capturing the essence of Americana music. Special guest, Denver-based, singer/songwriter Patrick Dethlefs will open the evening. Don't miss out on this magical evening of live music at the Surf Hotel.

On Sunday, August 25th Circles Around The Sun will make their Ivy Ballroom debut. Circles Around The Sun is a first-of-its-kind band that has trail-blazed the instrumental cosmic disco space for nearly a decade, shapeshifting through several iterations. Not just spiritually but actually and tangibly linked to Grateful Dead history, the band’s music shares shelf space with post-rock, psych-rock, jazz-funk, and good old fashioned psychedelia, while their recorded output has included collaborations with such diverse luminaries as Joe Russo, Billy Strings and Mikaela Davis. Don't miss out on this musical journey at the Surf Hotel in Buena Vista, Colorado!

On Thursday, August 1st, The Lil Smokies will make their Ivy Ballroom debut! Blending virtuosic instrumental acrobatics with riveting lyrical craftsmanship, The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music thanks to their exhilarating live shows and critically acclaimed studio output. Don't miss this incredible night of music in Buena Vista, Colorado!

The Surf Hotel is honored to present Brett Dennen's Mountain Moon Trio Tour in the Ivy Ballroom on Sunday, June 30th. Brett Dennen, a Northern California native, has been captivating audiences for nearly two decades with his distinct blend of folk-pop melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and soulful vocal prowess. Nashville Indie-rock band Certainly So will open the evening featuring blood harmonies and invoking lyrics certain to set the perfect vibe.   

The Surf Hotel is honored to present Trevor Hall in the Ivy Ballroom on Thursday, June 6th.

The Surf Hotel is honored to present legendary turntablist Cut Chemist who will close out Paddlefest 2024 in the Ivy Ballroom on Saturday, May 25th. Cut Chemist has been recording and performing for nearly 30 years. He started his journey into djing at age 11 and by the age of 21, Cut became a founding member of both the rap group Jurassic 5 and the Grammy award winning Latin funk outfit, Ozomatli. Denver-based artist, DJ Matt Cassidy will open the evening so we can promise a full night of heart-pumping rythms and beats you won't want to miss. 

Join us on Friday, May 24 for a remarkable night with The Polish Ambassador, Grandfather Gold and Scott Nice. Rally the crew and get ready for a night of World. House. Beats. African. Outerspace. Latin. Americana. Bass. Funk...Shoot....you might even catch a hot 80s Remix! Polish Ambassador, Scott Nice & Grandfather Gold deliver a myriad of sounds and styles that will keep you groovin!

The Surf Hotel is honored to present Sean Hayes and Esmé Patterson for a very special evening in the Ivy Ballroom, Wednesday, May 1st. 

The Surf Hotel is honored to present Corb Lund in the Ivy Ballroom, Tuesday, April 16th. This talented singer-songwriter seamlessly weaves between outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk realms with an honest curiosity and rowdy devotion to each. You won't want to miss it.  

The Surf Hotel is honored to present an incredible evening of music featuring Billy & Jilian Nershi and Jason Hann (of The String Cheese Incident), Mark Morris (of Rapidgrass), Andy Hall (of The Infamous Stringdusters) and Emma Rose (formerly of Big Richard) in the Ivy Ballroom on Wednesday, March 20th. Don't miss this very special collaboration of renowned artists sharing the stage.

The Surf Hotel is honored to present An Evening of Santana's Music with Santa Rios on Friday, March 8th! The producers of Salida’s Next Last Waltz have assembled some of the region’s best musicians to bring you an excellent Santana Tribute by authentically recreating tunes that span Santana’s amazing career.

The Surf Hotel is honored to present American roots musician and pro surfer, Donavon Frankenreiter doing a special full band set backed by storytelling folk rock band Goodnight, Texas in the Ivy Ballroom on Saturday, March 2nd. Special guest Madeline Hawthorne, a Montana-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist will open the show.

The Surf Hotel is honored to present THE ELOVATERS ENDLESS SUMMER TOUR with special Guests Shwayze and Claire Wright in the Ivy Ballroom Thursday, February 22, 2024. 

The Surf Hotel is honored to present the nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks in the Ivy Ballroom, Sunday, February 18th. With the release of their debut full-length album Currents, fans have come to expect an ever-evolving, cohesive blend of introspective writing, soulful, gritty blues, boot-stomping basslines, and intricate electronic arrangements. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience at the Surf Hotel. 

The Surf Hotel is honored to present an evening with Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country in the Ivy Ballroom, Sunday, January 7th. This Nashville based singer/songwriter offers his audience an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang, a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it’s a world of his own, and wide world of musical adventure at that. You won't want to miss it.  

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a special 5-course dinner and wine pairing featuring both a vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to the Ivy Ballroom for our NYE party featuring Leadville Cherokee and DJ Filfee with the purchase of your dinner. 

The Surf Hotel is honored to present an Evening with Son Little in the Ivy Ballroom on Saturday, December 16th. This Grammy winning American rhythm & blues artist offers a soulful sound that is both timeless and of the moment. He has been praised by American Songwriter as "one of the best songwriters working today". 

The Surf Hotel is honored to present a Holiday Soiree in the Ivy Ballroom! Wear your holiday party attire and enjoy this festive evening featuring an all-levels swing dance lesson with Swingin’ Denver.  Whether you’re taking your first steps or a seasoned dancer, this lesson welcomes everyone.  Take what you’ve learned to the floor for a community social dance following the lesson, featuring live jazz music by the Everybody’s Friends band from New Orleans and Austin!

Denver-based band Dragondeer is headed to the Ivy Ballroom Friday, November 17th! You can expect a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll. Dragondeer can be heard across radio waves, and through the trees at festivals like Electric Forrest, Firefly, and Telluride Blues. Dragondeer recently performed for a sold out Red Rocks audience supporting Steve Miller Band, so don't miss the chance to experience them at the Surf Hotel! 

The Surf Hotel is honored to announce its bringing the hybrid tribute fusion act, Pink Talking Fish back to the Ivy Ballroom. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 8th and come enjoy a mind-blowing performance and dance party! 

The Surf Hotel is honored to present 50 Years of Hip Hop in the Ivy Ballroom! Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 4th and join us for an epic celebration with performances by BreakBeat Lou - Ultimate Breaks & Beats, The Reminders and DJ Matt Cassidy.

The Surf Hotel is honored to present Cristina Vane in the Ivy Ballroom featuring special guest Coleman Smith, on Tuesday, October 24th. Cristina is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter, slide guitarist and banjoist specializing in blues, country blues, folk, and rock. Her signature bottleneck slide guitar style, travis picking, and clawhammer banjo are tied together by her silky, powerful voice and vivid songwriting.