Entertainment & Events in Aspen, Colorado

Special Events

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration 970-429-2093
425 Rio Grande Place
Aspen, CO 81611
Celebrate Independence Day with a colorful parade, a United States Airforce jet flyby, a children's bicycle rodeo, and a spectacular fireworks display during this Fourth of July event. more
12 Days of Aspen 970-925-1940
12 Days of Aspen is a fun famiy event featuring concerts, carriage rides, caroling, ice-skating, a snowman-making contest, a bonfire, fireworks and Aspen Academy Screenings and more. Held in December. more
Winterskol Celebration 970-925-1940
Held in January, Winterskol is a four-day celebration that offers on-mountain activities, SoupskÃ¶l, the Canine Fashion Show, winterfest, fireworks, and much more. more
Canine Fashion Show 970-925-1940
Held in January as part of the Winterskol Celebration, the Canine Fashion Show features canine couture, and the pampering of our furry companions. more
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen 970-925-1940
Held annually in June, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen features wine, food, fun and more. There will be more than 80 seminars, Grand Tastings, and many world-famous chefs and wine experts. more
Soupskol 970-925-1940
Located on Hunter Street & Cooper Street
Held in January, the Soupskol is a fun event of Winterskol. This soup contest is judged by the public to determine which restaurant serves the best soup in town. more

Aspen Film Academy Screenings 970-920-5770
320 East Hyman Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611
Wheeler Opera House
Movie lovers and industry professionals gather to view star-filled feature films and fresh, independent films. Every winter, this event celebrates the movies that will be the ones to see during awards season. more
Aspen Shortsfest 970-925-6882
Aspen Shortsfest is a festival showcasing a competition of some of the best films, that are less than 40-minutes long, in the world. more

Belly Up 970-785-8500
450 South Galena Street
Aspen, CO 81611
Belly Up Aspen is host to over 300 live concerts a year. more
Wheeler Opera House 970-920-5770
320 East Hyman Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611
The center of Aspen's art scene, this historic, beautifully restored 1889 opera house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features performance series, educational programs, numerous community presentations, and over 300 special events annually. more
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet 970-925-7175
One of the largest dance presenters in the United States, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is a nationally recognized dance company that welcomes the best in dance in both Aspen and Santa Fe. more
Aspen Music Festival and School 970-925-9042 (Box Office)
2 Music School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
Held in Various Locations
Aspen Music Festival and School is an internationally renowned eight-week classical summer music festival featuring more than 350 events, including contemporary music, orchestral concerts, chamber music, opera, lectures and programs for children. It is also one of the world's premier training grounds for pre-professional musicians. Venues include the 2,050-seat Benedict Music Tent, restored Victorian Wheeler Opera House, Harris Concert Hall, and churches. more

Theatre Aspen 970-925-9313
470 Rio Grande Place
Aspen, CO 81611
The Hurst Theatre in Downtown Aspen
Theatre Aspen offers the residents and visitors of the Roaring Fork Valley professional quality theatrical productions and educational programs. Theatre Aspen's shows are presented in Rio Grande Park. more

Jazz Aspen Snowmass - June Festival 970-920-4996
Includes four-nights of headline concerts from world-class musicians at the Benedict Music Tent, an expanded JAS Cafe Downstairs @ the Nell Series, and a free Nightly Lawn Party on the music festival grounds with food vendors, bars, and two live music stages. more
Ducky Derby Festival 970-920-3892
420 Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
Located at Rio Grande Park
Imagine over 30,000 rubber duckies racing down the Fork River! An Aspen tradition since 1992, this community festival features live music, food, children's activities, and a rubber duck race for great prizes. Held annually the second Saturday in August. more
Aspen Filmfest 970-925-6882
Held in Downtown Aspen at Various Theatres
With an emphasis on independent productions from around the world, the five-day Aspen Filmfest features new features and documentaries, unique presentations, special events and family films. more

Aspen Summer Words Writing Retreat & Literary Fest 970-925-3122
Aspen Writers' Foundation
Aspen Summer Words offers workshops to develop your craft. They offer courses in poetry, fiction, non-fiction, memoir, or novel editing. Evenings promise readings and fun. more