The new year is here, and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College has a slate of performances featuring artists from all over the globe. Along with U.S.-based artists, Brazil, Vietnam, Russia, China, Britain and Germany are all represented; we continue to bring the world to our corner of Colorado.
This spring, the Community Concert Hall offers a wealth of incredible talent, and official ticket prices for all performances are available at durangoconcerts.com. Visit our website to learn about shows featuring touring artists such as Kelly Willis, Matt the Electrician, Peking Acrobats, International Guitar Night, 50 Years of Rock and Roll, Pilobolus Contemporary Dance, Brazil Beyond Samba and jazz pioneer Julia Keefe. Additionally, the new production “The Survivors’ Way” and pianist Connor Chee, performing his original compositions, will debut on the Concert Hall stage.
Throughout 2025, the Community Concert Hall experienced a rise in sales through third-party ticket sellers charging significantly higher prices than the actual ticket cost. Thanks to advanced software, online search results for concerts in Durango list ticket resellers such as Jambase, TicketsCenter, SeatGeek, Vivid Seat, Songkick and others, all of whom are offering tickets at prices well above those found on our official website: durangoconcerts.com. Unfortunately, there are no laws preventing these resellers from unfairly profiting, so it’s important to be cautious when buying tickets.
As I mentioned in February 2025, ticket buyers in Durango and nearby communities continue to face ticket resellers disguising themselves as legitimate sales outlets. We have observed tickets listed on secondary ticket sites even before tickets went on sale for a concert. Unfortunately, a few individuals have arrived at shows having purchased tickets at up to four or five times their original price through websites meant to trick buyers into thinking they are buying directly from our concert venue. It is important to understand that venues and artists do not profit from these sales. Resellers are usually from outside our community and do not contribute to our local economy.
Some practices to avoid ticket price overcharging:
- Ticket resellers will try to sell a ticket for a section, not a specific seat. If you can’t choose your seat before buying, it’s probably a reseller’s site.
- The website will indicate that your seat will be assigned after purchase.
- Tickets to Durango concerts are rarely more than $75. If the ticket price or fees seem high, it’s probably from a third party.
- Call the venue to verify the price you’re seeing online. Many ticket offices can assist with purchases over the phone or help guide you through the process online.
- When buying tickets to performances at the Community Concert Hall, the image in this article illustrates the email message you will receive will the link to your tickets. If this is not what you receive, your ticket was purchased through a ticket reseller.
Artists who tour across the United States want to ensure they perform for everyone interested in seeing them live. The artists visiting Durango, along with our outstanding local arts organizations, are no exception – durangoconcerts.com is the official website for events sponsored by the Community Concert Hall, Fort Lewis College Theatre, San Juan Symphony, Durango Celtic Festival and many others. Any questions can be directed to our official email address, concerthall@fortlewis.edu or by phone at 247-7657.
Charles Leslie is director of the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College.
