The Tabor Opera House is a gorgeous three-story historic opera house in Leadville, originally constructed in 1879 by mining magnate Horace Austin Warner Tabor. At the time of its construction, the lavish opera house was one of the costliest structures constructed in Colorado history, completed in a record 100 days from its groundbreaking. Since 2016, the opera house has been overseen by the nonprofit Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation, which is currently in the process of raising funds for its complete restoration. Broadway, opera, and ballet performances are showcased at the theater throughout its season, along with concerts in a wide variety of American and world music genres. Other cultural events hosted at the theater throughout the year include comedy performances, spoken word presentations, and dance festivals. Visitors can tour the opera house as part of guided tours Tuesdays through Fridays during the afternoon hours, exploring its performance hall, second-floor museum, and third-floor ballroom.

308 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461, Phone: 719-486-8409

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