Concert History

A Rich History of Concerts and other Events

Over its long history, the City Auditorium has hosted countless lives events of all types and sizes. From the early years of the Barnum & Bailey Circus to political events and rally's, City Aud has always served as host to some of Colorado Springs' most iconic and memorable moments.

From that long list of long-lasting memories, here is a partial list of artists who have performed at City Aud since its opening:

- Little Richard
- Jimi Hendrix
- Ike & Tina Turner
- Eric Burdon and The Animals,
- The Yardbirds, feat. Jimmy Page (July 19, 1967)
- Buffalo Springfield
- Them, with Van Morrison
- Willie Nelson
- Waylon Jennings,
- The Coasters,
- Tommy James & the Shondells,
- The Beach Boys
- The Temptations
- REO Speedwagon
- Paul Revere & the Raiders
- Cheech and Chong
- Motley Crue April 30, 1984
- Autograph/King Kobra
- Creed,
- Marilyn Manson,
- Danzig
- Korn

- Pantera
- White Zombie
- Sarah McLachlan
- Weezer
- A Perfect Circle
- Sublime with Rome
- Shinedown
- Nightwish
- Parkway Drive / Killswitch Engage / After the Burial / Vein
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Primus
- Volbeat / Iced Earth / Killinger
- Thirty Seconds to Mars
- John Prine
- Coheed & Cambria
- Everclear
- Megadeth / Coal Chamber / Life of Agony
- Black Sabbath (11/4/1980)
- Slayer / Meshuggah / Sick of it All
- Tesla
- ZZ Top (7/18/1973)