Dillon Amphitheater Neighbors Clash Over Concert Noise

Some residents say bass from shows is shaking their homes, while others defend the venue as a community asset.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A dispute is growing in Colorado's Dillon over noise from concerts at the Dillon Amphitheater, where some nearby condo owners say the bass is rattling their homes, while others argue the venue is an important community asset that should be protected.

Why it matters

The Dillon Amphitheater is a popular outdoor concert venue that has brought a variety of musical acts to the mountain town. However, the noise from the shows has become a point of contention between some residents who say it's disruptive and others who view the amphitheater as an asset worth preserving.

The details

Several residents living near the Summit County waterfront venue told Dillon town leaders that the bass from certain concerts has caused their floors, walls, and furniture to vibrate. Some want volume and bass levels lowered, as well as restrictions on how late shows can run. However, other neighbors pushed back, arguing that tighter restrictions could make it harder to attract touring artists to the amphitheater.

  • The dispute was discussed at Dillon's town council meeting on February 17, 2026.
  • Last year, the Dillon Amphitheater featured a variety of musical acts, including rock, reggae, country, and rap.

The players

Beth

A Lake Cliffe Condominiums condo owner of 30 years who says the concert bass has caused vibrations in her home.

Philip

Beth's husband, who wants volume and bass levels lowered and an independent sound engineer to evaluate the issue.

Adam Kisiel

A Lake Cliffe Condominiums condo owner of 2 years who says his family has had no problems during concert season and that the amphitheater is an important community asset.

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What they’re saying

“Our floor was vibrating, things on our walls were vibrating. We couldn't even watch TV in our own back bedroom.”

— Beth, Condo owner (CBS News)

“We consider this venue here, Dillon, to have one of the strictest amphitheater curfews and restrictions around noise. The amphitheater is what's holding Dillon at a very, very high standard to keep developing in a way that makes sense for the community. This is a gem, and we need to protect it.”

— Adam Kisiel, Condo owner (CBS News)

What’s next

Town officials said they will review sound data before deciding whether adjustments to the Dillon Amphitheater's concert policies are needed.

The takeaway

The dispute over the Dillon Amphitheater's concert noise highlights the challenge of balancing the needs of a popular community venue with the concerns of nearby residents. The town will have to carefully weigh the interests of both sides as it considers any potential changes to the amphitheater's operations.