2025
August
26 Aug
2025
Since releasing his debut album, Trouble, in 2004, Ray LaMontagne has gone on to establish himself as one of the most important voices in modern Americana. LaMontagne's compositions have garnered critical acclaim and earned him Grammy and Juno Award nominations, as well as appearances on albums from the likes of Robert Plant and Willie Nelson.
28 Aug
2025
Anticipate the genre-defying blues of Keb Mo', an acclaimed artist with a 50-year career showcasing tunes from blues to R&B, with popular hits like Am I Wrong and Diving Duck Blues, which effortlessly fuse the past and present. Revel in the soothing narrative and captivating melodies provided by Shawn Colvin, a recognized music figure whose towering 30-year career delivers deep solace through hits like Sunny Came Home and Boulder to Birmingham, her timeless cadence keeping fans on their toes.
29 Aug
2025
Festival attendees can revel in the rich harmonies and sultry rhythms of jazz at the eminent Vail Jazz Festival. Amidst the ambiance of Manor Vail Lodge, expect to tap feet to a symphony of sound, enjoying a perfectly balanced blend of classic chords and contemporary tunes.
30 Aug
2025
Heather Downey from Kali Mala Jewelry will demonstrate creating unique jewelry pieces with natural gemstones and beads. At this event, attendees will get a glimpse into the creative process behind her distinctive, ambitious designs.
31 Aug
2025
Experience the thrill at the fifth annual Paddle Battles happening on Labor Day Weekend, where all things uniquely Avon are celebrated at Nottingham Lake. A splendid Sunday of family-oriented happenings both on-off the water awaits noteworthily in collaboration with SUP CO, all leading to three exciting rounds of SUP races bound to make massive water splashes.
September
1 Sep
2025
Labor Day
3 Sep
2025
Jon Batiste is an American musician, TV personality, and bandleader of Stay Human who has worked with a variety of artists including Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Ed Sheeran. Along with appearing regularly on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert since 2015, he has won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA award and more than a dozen Grammy nominations.
3 Sep
2025
Every summer, a wide array of cultural, communal, and entertainment offerings are featured at the notable Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, from international dance festivals to exciting summer concerts. Attendees can expect a mix of free and paid events encompassing unique choral performances, art classes, and stunning classical showcases put on by vibrant local nonprofits and organizations.
4 Sep
2025
Donna the Buffalo is a rhythm and roots band known for their unique blend of folk, rock, reggae, and Cajun/Zydeco music. With their intelligent lyrics and powerful live performances, their live show is sure to please the most discriminating listener.
5 Sep
2025
The Vail Oktoberfest helps an international crowd celebrate a traditional Bavarian festival over two weekends, filled with polka dancing, plenty of food, and patrons showing off authentic Unters, Dirndls, and Lederhosen. Brace yourselves for thrill-filled competitions, including the world-renowned keg bowling tournament, bratwurst eating contests, stein hoisting competitions, and the ABA beauty pageant featuring the best trachten outfits.
11 Sep
2025
Immerse yourself in a dreamy blend of country-rock classics performed by the iconic Pure Prairie League. Detailed musical craftsmanship will swirl around you, delivering all-time audience favorites, laced with true bohemian vibes of the '70s.
11 Sep
2025
At the ultimate end-of-season bash, attendees revel in a salute-worthy community celebration offering shared conversations and connecting with loyal neighbors. Alongside live, rhythmic music, the event pays tribute to the unity-building neighborhood through appreciative offerings of free, delectable food and chilled beverages.
12 Sep
2025
The 16th Annual Show promises to build on its fifteen-year legacy of success with an array of exciting offerings. Pre-registration is mandatory for all participants, guaranteeing they receive more comprehensive information about all the thrilling event details via email.
13 Sep
2025
History and nature blend beautifully in the upcoming MeadowGold 11K and 5K foot race finale. Participants can take either of the offered routes that wind through Meadow Mountain, a site painted by an intriguing past; blossom-plotted fields punctuated by the original structures of an old lettuce forgotten farm, akin to a vintage landscape, tall tales of a downhill ski area from yesteryears, quaint homestead corners, and phenomenal vistas involving scenic Mountain views and the Gore Range creates a vivid multi-sensory imperative not solitary confined to running.
13 Sep
2025
For those who enjoy exercise accompanied by scenic beauty and a dash of history, the MeadowGold 11K and 5K race surely won't disappoint. Whether opting for the longer 11K race featuring ascents across technical singletracks with beautiful fields of wildflowers or choosing the shorter 5K version with its ascent past vintage mountain meadows and homesteads followed by a swift descent, the heart-stirring views of Vail Mountain and the Gore Range make every path a delight.
13 Sep
2025
Legendary band The Black Crowes, reunited since 2019, presents 'Happiness Bastards', their latest studio album that brings raw, unpolished rock and roll back in all its glory, earning them their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Album in over three decades. Their journey doesn't stop there, as they prepare to collaborate with Jimmy Page for a fresh take on their 25th-anniversary edition of 'Live From The Greek', recapturing the jolts that thrummed through their original electrifying live partnership.
16 Sep
2025
Hot Summer Nights offers an annual summer concert series absolutely free of charge, sparking joyful experiences beneath the Colorado summer skies. Attendees can heighten their concert experience by enjoying a picnic on the vibrantly green lawn or by savoring the venue's top-notch concessions, immersed wave of captivating music.
26 Sep
2025
Embrace the creative shows of unwavering bravery at the third This is My Brave: The Show, a groundbreaking platform promoting mental health and substance abuse recovery stories with an authentic touch. Enjoy a diverse lineup of talents bringing heart-moving mediums to the table, including poignant essays, spoken word, euphonic music, humor-packed skits, whimsical dances, and thought-provoking poetry - all from hometown community members with revealing tales of battles fought and victories won.
26 Sep
2025
Jackson Stell, better known as Big Wild, constructs lush soundscapes and expansive melodies that are reshaping the terrain of electronic music. After a transformative journey to Big Sur, California, this previous hip-hop beat producer embraced the beauty and atmosphere of the natural surroundings, transitioning into a style that encompasses not just electronic, but also indie and pop genres.
27 Sep
2025
Get your gear ready for the rewarding Cougar Ridge Classic 26K Marathon. The promise of personal achievement, spectacular vistas, and support from a throng of passionate runners offers a unique, thrilling experience for competitors and nature admirers alike.
27 Sep
2025
The Cougar Ridge Classic 26K event is an exhilarating trail running race resplendent with breathtaking views of the Sawatch Range and the ensuing camaraderie of race participants. Celebrating local legend Lyndon Ellefson's vision for mountain trail techniques, this event caters to runners of all experiences, boasting dedicated race staff, aid stations, and clear markings, contributing to an unforgettable adventure.
28 Sep
2025
Artisan Rhapsody
28 Sep
2025
Hike, Wine, and Dine presents an exceptional outdoor adventure to celebrate life while having a delightful five-mile trek, filled with delicious tastings from local gastronomy delights. The flourishing event culminates in the upbeat Aprs Hike Party, highlighted by euphonious live music, lip-smacking desserts, and invigorating toasts, ensuring a brilliant ending to a day spent aesthetically and hospitably amidst nature.
October
2 Oct
2025
Taking place amid the phenomenal beauty of autumn in the Rockies, this retreat offers a striking blend of daily FWRD+ fitness classes, contemplative guided meditations, exhilarating group hikes, and delectable dinners prepared with seasonal ingredients. Solo travellers and duos can bask in an intrinsic bond with nature, enjoy free time, embark on a group exploration into the enticing town of Vail, and unwind with an encased spa credential.
2 Oct
2025
Retreat into the invigorating Colorado mountains for a restful three-night wellness expedition with FWRD+. Amid the tranquil settings of the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa, where opulence and wilderness mingle, reconnect with your sense of calm and wellbeing.
8 Oct
2025
Experience the joy of the macabre as you witness the strange and wonderful antics of The Addams Family in this delightful musical adaptation. Delight in the bizarre settings and merry endeavors of the iconic family as they bring a musical extravaganza to the stage.
9 Oct
2025
Experience the joy of the macabre as you witness the strange and wonderful antics of The Addams Family in this delightful musical adaptation. Delight in the bizarre settings and merry endeavors of the iconic family as they bring a musical extravaganza to the stage.
10 Oct
2025
At the long-awaited, annual Vail Ski and Snowboard Swap, attendees can anticipate finding everything they might need for the winter season, including alpine skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, and even a valuable selection of winter clothing and accessories such as helmets, gloves, and goggles. This amazing composition of excellent new and used products is sure to provide something for everyone - a portion of the proceeds goes to Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, ensuring good karma in addition to great bargains.
25 Oct
2025
Get ready to experience endless glee with the heart-pounding Avon Polar Plunge, offering an exhilarating dive experience that supports the Special Olympics, an important cause to the heart. Alongside the plunge, this event allows participants to hit the fundraising circuit, encourages creativity with team names and costumes, and invites guests to either come solo or with a squad, delivering an adrenaline-driven vivacity and celebratory solidarity everyone can cherish.
31 Oct
2025
Halloween
November
11 Nov
2025
Veterans Day
27 Nov
2025
Thanksgiving Day
28 Nov
2025
Black Friday
December
1 Dec
2025
Cyber Monday
23 Dec
2025
Audiences are invited to imbibe the holiday spirit with the Tony and Grammy award-winning artist, Leslie Odom Jr., on his 2025 Christmas Tour. The evening promises infectiously festive delight, singing potent holiday classics, original heart-tuggers from his Christmas albums, and memorable takes from the Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton, all expressed through Odom's blend of charisma, standout vocals, a timely message of peace, unity, and a fervently magical holiday energy.
24 Dec
2025
Christmas Eve Day
25 Dec
2025
Christmas Day
31 Dec
2025
New Year’s Eve
2026
January
15 Jan
2026
Ailey II - The Next Generation of Dance showcases the nexus of early-career talent and today's emerging choreographers, breathing life into Alvin Ailey's innovative vision of providing engaging and inclusive dance performances. Under the selfless mentorship of Artistic Director Francesca Harper, the future-focused event propagates fresh perspectives while actively nurturing original creative voices, peppered with hearty applause and adulation by the likes of The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Dance Magazine.
31 Jan
2026
Sinfónica de Minera, one of Latin America's most renowned orchestras, is famed for not only its Grammy-winning externals but also its significant contribution to culture, endorsed by its strong commitment to excellence in performing a diverse repertoire and invoking social change through music. Boasting affiliations with a spectrum of global talents and deeply rooted in Latin heritage, this unique orchestra, beyond its regular virtuous performances, is also wholly invested in fostering musical talents through intensive masterclasses and innovative educational projects, showcasing the sublime potential of music as an instrument for bridging divides and inspiring positive societal contribution.
February
3 Feb
2026
Famed Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas masterfully reincarnates Mark Twain in the revered one-man play, Mark Twain Tonight. Celebrate amplified comedy in the shoes of the renowned Mark Twain, enjoyed by generations for its profound humor and wisdom, depicted here by a versatile performer known from roles in Broadway's "Our Town", household favorites "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Ozark" on Netflix, to his most known personification of John-Boy Walton.
4 Feb
2026
Immerse yourself in the electrifying rhythms of Pedrito Martínez, a gifted Afro-Cuban performer born in Havana's animated rumba scene, noted widely for his mastery of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and bat drumming. Having showcased remarkable talent in over 75 albums alongside music titans such as Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and Sting, Pedrito certainly knows how to raise the bar high with symphonic exuberance - from his Grammy-nominated album in 2013 to playing alongside Cuban supernova Camila Cabello, attendees will be sweltering in his tuneful flames of rhythm and beats.
10 Feb
2026
The Galvin Cello Quartet uses the renowned richness and emotional depth of the cello to reimagine classic piano compositions like Mozart's Four-Hand Sonata, Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and Schumann's Kinderszenen. Attendees can expect a program that highlights the instrument's unearthed capabilities to deliver stunning new interpretations of piano masterpieces while retaining the encapsulating appeal and emotion of the original compositions.
24 Feb
2026
Witness pure genius unfold with guitar-centric artistry by the accomplished Assad Brothers, bringing to life sonic enchantments with an impressive variety of styles that include folk, jazz, Latin, classical, Baroque keyboard literature, and adaptations from keyboard maestros across generations. Thanks to their profound musicianship and grit, Sergio and Odair Assad markedly influenced a new standard on the performance of guitar ensemble music and have found acclaim and inspiration from globally admired artists and composers, thus defining their shows, layered with thrilling family traditions, significantly embracing composers, unearthed compositions, and mind-blowing collaborations.
28 Feb
2026
Peppa Pig secondary features will present the Peppa Pig: My First Concert - an interactive documentary that guides children 18 months and older through the amazing sounds belonging to a live orchestra. A revered guest character from Peppa Pig encourages child participation during a post-performance meeting where inclusive types of interaction, like a daunting photo moment, overlooking a snugly toy, and mesmerizing unforeseen tokens.
August
25 Aug
2026
Since releasing his debut album Trouble in 2004, Ray LaMontagne has gone on to establish himself as one of the most important voices in modern Americana. LaMontagne's compositions have garnered critical acclaim and earned him Grammy and Juno Award nominations, as well as appearances on albums from the likes of Robert Plant and Willie Nelson.