Sheridan Opera House
A historic 238-seat theater in Telluride, Colorado, owned and operated by the Sheridan Arts Foundation as a non-profit venue.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
The Sheridan Opera House is an intimate 238-seat theater in Telluride, Colorado, described by its operators as "The Crown Jewel of Telluride" and "Telluride's Living Room." It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned and operated by the Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The venue presents events year-round and functions as a non-profit venue benefiting local charitable organizations, community endeavors, small businesses, and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The theater's programming spans live music, comedy, film, and community events. Its official history page lists a wide range of past performers, including Aziz Ansari, Ashford and Simpson, Dierks Bentley, Sarah Bernhardt, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Carol Burnett, Judy Collins, David Crosby, Steve Earle, Michael Franti, Macy Gray, Arlo Guthrie, Jewel, Wynonna Judd, Nick Kroll, Jerry Lee Lewis, Darlene Love, Taj Mahal, Stephen Marley, Matisyahu, and many others. The venue also hosts recurring events such as the Telluride Plein Air art event, the Telluride Horror Show, Wild West Fest for underserved youth, and Not-So-Young People's Theater productions. Ticketing is handled through the official partner OvationTix, and the Opera House warns patrons about third-party ticket sellers. The venue is available for rentals, special events, and weddings. As a non-profit, it solicits donations to support its historic building and programming. The Sheridan Opera House is also part of the Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit.
History
The Sheridan Opera House is a historic theater in Telluride, Colorado. According to its official website, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to the Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF). The venue is described as an intimate 238-seat theater and is referred to as both "Telluride's Living Room" and "The Crown Jewel of Telluride." It offers events year-round and has become a non-profit venue benefiting a number of local charitable organizations, community endeavors, small businesses, as well as Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The Opera House is owned and operated by the Sheridan Arts Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Its history page notes that it has hosted a wide array of A-list talent over the years, listing past performers such as Aziz Ansari, Ashford and Simpson, Dierks Bentley, Sarah Bernhardt, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Carol Burnett, Judy Collins, David Crosby, Steve Earle, Michael Franti, Macy Gray, Arlo Guthrie, Jewel, Wynonna Judd, Nick Kroll, Jerry Lee Lewis, Darlene Love, Taj Mahal, Stephen Marley, and Matisyahu, among many others. The venue also hosts recurring events including Telluride Plein Air, the Telluride Horror Show, Wild West Fest for underserved youth, and Not-So-Young People's Theater productions. Ticketing is handled through the official partner OvationTix, and the Opera House cautions patrons about third-party ticket sellers. The venue is available for rentals, special events, and weddings. As a non-profit, it solicits donations to support its historic building and programming. The Sheridan Opera House is also part of the Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit.
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Intimate historic non-profit theater and community venue in Telluride, Colorado.
Product categories. Live music performances · Comedy shows · Film screenings · Community events · Venue rentals · Weddings · Special events
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