Cultural Events and Activities

Free On-mountain Concerts (Summer)
Relax at 11,000 feet in a glorious meadow overlooking Mt. Hayden and listen to performances that will take your breath away. On Saturdays, students from the world-renowned Aspen Music Festival and School perform a classical repertoire while, on Sundays, top bluegrass musicians from around Colorado perform. Concerts take place on top of Aspen Mountain and can be reached by gondola (tickets must be purchased at the base of the mountain). Picnic lunches available on-mountain at the Sundeck. Saturday performances begin at 1 p.m.; Sunday performances begin at 12 p.m.

Aspen Scenic and Historic Tours (Year round)
Comfortably seated in a luxury four-wheel drive vehicle, let some of Aspen’s most knowledgeable guides take you for a scenic and/or historic tour of Aspen.

Aspen Historical Society Tour (Year round)
Discover the history of Aspen on a self-guided tour through downtown Aspen and the historic West End. Maps are available at the concierge desk.

Aspen—recognized one of the most vibrant cultural capitals in the world—features exceptional cultural events, activities and foundations such as:

• Aspen Music Festival
• Food & Wine Magazine Classic at Aspen
• Aspen Filmfest
• International Design Conference 
• Theatre Aspen
• Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
• Aspen Institute
• Aspen Art Museum
• Anderson Ranch Art Center
• Jazz Aspen Snowmass
• Wheeler Opera House

For a complete list of events in and around Aspen, visit the Event Calendar.