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Q & A

Q: Where will the festival events be held?
A: Thursday evening will be at The Velvet Elk Lounge. Friday evening will be at Chautauqua Auditorium. Saturday afternoon and evening will be at Chautauqua Auditorium. Sunday afternoon and evening will be at Macky Auditorium. 

Q: What is "Strings & Stories"?
A: The afternoon Strings & Stories event features each performer playing a few songs accompanied by storytelling by the performer.

Q: What is the In-the-Round show about?
A: Jonathan Russell of The Head and The Heart will be hosting an in-the-round show on Saturday afternoon with Mon Rovia, Bebe Stockwell, and Khatumu at Chautauqua Auditorium. Jonathan will lead a discussion with the artists, and each will perform a number of songs. 

Q: I cannot find my tickets. What should I do?
A: Your VIP and Macky Auditorium tickets were emailed to you at the time of purchase from TicketSpice. Your Chautauqua tickets were emailed from Chautauqua. Please search your email history, including your Spam.

Q: What is included in the VIP Weekend Pass?
A: The VIP Weekend Pass includes a reserved seat in section A for all three Chautauqua Auditorium shows, Gold Circle GA seating (first 12 rows) for both Macky Auditorium shows, and access to the VIP Lounge at Chautauqua on April 24th. 

Q: What is the VIP Lounge and what is included?
A: The VIP Lounge will be at the Chautauqua Community House, just steps from the venue, and will be available to VIP guests on Saturday, April 24th. Dinner, snacks, and beverages (alcohol is included) will be available for no additional cost. 

Q: What is included in the VIP Lodging Package?
A: The VIP Lodging option includes a room in the exclusive festival lodge for four nights, just steps from the venue, dining hall, and hiking trails. Each one of these rooms includes a Queen bed, upscale kitchenette, and private en-suite bathroom with shower. 

Q: Is there additional on-site lodging?
A: Absolutely, though it is limited. Additional on-site lodging may be found at Overview | The Colorado Chautauqua 
Use Promo Code "BLUEBIRD" for 5% off of Chautauqua lodging!


Q: How do I receive my VIP festival pass?
A: You will pick up your VIP wristband and tickets at the Chautauqua Box Office during box office hours on April 23rd. 

Q: Will food and alcohol be available?
A: Yes. There will also be a 2.5-hour break between events on Saturday and Sunday to allow time to go offsite and eat dinner. Concessions are CREDIT/DEBIT card only.

Q: Can I bring snacks or drinks?
A: Please refer to each venue's website for individual policies. 


Q: How does Gold Circle Macky Pass ticketing work?
A: You will have general admission access to the first 12 rows at Macky Auditorium for both Sunday events. 

Q: Are refunds offered?
A: As stated on the ticket page, refunds are not available for this event. 

Q: Do children need a ticket?
A: Yes. Because there are a limited number of seats, all attendees need a ticket, unless it is a child under 2 who sits on the parents' lap.

Q: Where should I park?
A: Please refer to Parking | Macky Auditorium Concert Hall | University of Colorado Boulder 
and Map & Directions | The Colorado Chautauqua

Q: Is this festival a benefit?
A: The festival benefits the Future Arts Foundation 501(c)3. For info regarding FAF, please visit the "Giving Back" page.


For all other questions, please email thebluebirdmusicfestival@gmail.com. 
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