Tunes on an outdoor patio under the Colorado sunshine. Lively shows featuring big names beneath bright lights and night skies. Casual afternoons downtown catching impromptu, pop-up classical performances thanks to the students at Aspen Music School. Days spent exploring the high country followed by a show in the heart of Aspen. It all sounds a little bit more special in the mountains, and in the summertime, when the weather allows for shows in every kind of setting. Here’s your guide to catching the best live music this summer while visiting Aspen Snowmass.
Up in the Sky Music Festival
August 7-8, 2026: For it’s second year, Aspen’s newest music event brings two days of live performances to the base of Buttermilk this summer. See big-name acts like John Summit, Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit, Dom Dolla, Polo & Pan, and more.
Music on Aspen Mountain
Bluegrass Sundays
2026 Dates to Be Announced: Hike, run, or take the Silver Queen gondola up to the Sundeck atop Aspen Mountain for some afternoon pickin’ on Sunday afternoons. Grab a bite and a beverage and soak in the views at 11,000 feet every Sunday from mid-July through early September from noon to 3pm. Bands will be announced soon.
Classical Saturdays
2026 Dates to Be Announced: Formerly known as "Classical Saturdays," you're invited to relax to classical showcases put on by the students of the world-renowned Aspen Music Festival & School from atop Aspen Mountain. The concerts are free to anyone who purchases a gondola ticket and begin at 1pm on Saturdays, so make your way to the top of Aspen and get lost in the views and the beautiful melodies created by the next generation of brass, woodwind, string, piano, and vocal masters.
Music at Snowmass
Snowmass Concert Series
Music Around Town
Jazz Aspen Snowmass
June 25 - 28, 2026: Jazz Aspen Snowmass, also known as “JAS,” brings a full weekend of performances across 10 diverse venues, including Belly Up, the Wheeler Opera House, 39 Degrees at W Hotel, Limelight Hotel, Bad Harriet at Hotel Jerome, and more. Catch acts like The New Orleans Suspects, Acoustic Alchemy, Ally Venable, Sue Foley, and the JAS Academy Big Band led by Christian McBride with special guests including Lizz Wright, plus many more. Whether you catch a single show or go all-in with a VIP pass, the JAS June Experience is a chance to discover new artists, explore unique venues, and take in global sounds in your favorite mountain town.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience
September 4 – September 6, 2026: One of the most popular annual musical events in the Roaring Fork Valley, the JAS Labor Day Experience takes place in beautiful Town Park in Snowmass, with ski slopes covered in green as its backdrop. This year, get ready for a big-name lineup including Benson Boone, Tim McGraw, Red Clay Strays, Bonnie Raitt, Shaboozy, Thrombone Shorty, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Avery Anna, and more. Get single-day tickets or opt for a full weekend pass.
Belly Up
Aspen Music Festival (Ongoing)
Find Live Music Down Valley
Spending your warmer months in other areas within the Roaring Fork Valley? Enjoy a wide range of performances and musical events at The Arts Center at Willits (TACAW), the Lions Park outdoor stage located in Basalt, or one of the lively shows hosted by KDNK, the community radio station, at Sopris Park in Carbondale.
