Visit The Tabor
Guided Tours
See the Opera House as it is today, and imagine how it looked in 1879. Mining magnate Horace Tabor built this elaborate opera house to bring arts, culture, and civilization to a rough, remote mining town.
Tour the Tabor Suites and find historic treasures in the refreshed Tabor Second Story Museum. Learn the history of this grand dame of the west. The history of the Tabor Opera House parallels the history of Leadville and of our nation with many famous visitors who have passed through its doors.
Roam the elegant performance hall with its original red velvet Andrews opera chairs. See the stage where John Philip Sousa and Oscar Wilde appeared and magician Harry Houdini vanished.
Tour Schedule
Upcoming Tours
I saw a really cool live music show before covid 19 and I had a blast. Not only was the music great but the history and architecture of the Tabor made the ambiance even better! If you get a chance to get out to Leadville Colorado, I highly recommend checking this piece of history out!
Much more interesting on the inside than the view from the outside would have you believe. A great tour although too rushed as so much to take in. A beautiful theatre – would love to see a show there.
Common Questions
Visiting Leadville
The Tabor Opera House is located in the heart of downtown Leadville, CO—the highest incorporated city in the US at 10,152′!
Leadville is a rich heritage site and home to eight museums to immerse you in the 1880s Colorado silver rush culture. Leadville is located in a valley near the headwaters of the Arkansas River, between two mountain ranges, the Mosquito Range and the Sawatch Range. It’s a hiker’s paradise and also offers extensive skiing, biking, fishing, and boating.
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