LOCAL EVENTS


Toyota U.S. Grand Prix
Jan
7
to Jan 10

Toyota U.S. Grand Prix

The Toyota U.S. Grand Prix in Aspen Snowmass (Jan 7–10, 2026) is a free-to-watch FIS World Cup ski and snowboard competition held on Buttermilk Mountain, featuring elite athletes competing in slopestyle and halfpipe.

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LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up
Jan
2

LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up

LCD Soundsystem exist at the point of a Venn diagram where the loose grooves of disco bump up against the wiry spikiness of post-punk, and their songs hover between sharp-edged humor and heartfelt emotion. Their M.O. was note-perfect from the begininng and when they debuted in 2002 with the hilarious, hipster-spoofing single “Losing My Edge,” it set up the band and their label DFA, as the coolest things around.

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LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up
Jan
1

LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up

LCD Soundsystem exist at the point of a Venn diagram where the loose grooves of disco bump up against the wiry spikiness of post-punk, and their songs hover between sharp-edged humor and heartfelt emotion. Their M.O. was note-perfect from the begininng and when they debuted in 2002 with the hilarious, hipster-spoofing single “Losing My Edge,” it set up the band and their label DFA, as the coolest things around.

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LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up
Dec
31

LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up

LCD Soundsystem exist at the point of a Venn diagram where the loose grooves of disco bump up against the wiry spikiness of post-punk, and their songs hover between sharp-edged humor and heartfelt emotion. Their M.O. was note-perfect from the begininng and when they debuted in 2002 with the hilarious, hipster-spoofing single “Losing My Edge,” it set up the band and their label DFA, as the coolest things around.

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Jen Kramer’s Magical New Year
Dec
31

Jen Kramer’s Magical New Year

Step into a world where the impossible becomes unforgettable. Jen Kramer, named Best Magician in the 2024 Best of Vegas Awards and Female Magician of the Year by the International Magicians Society, brings her signature charm and mind-blowing sleight-of-hand to the stage in The Magic of Jen Kramer. A Yale Theater graduate and international performer, Kramer’s high-energy family-friendly show blends sleight-of-hand, storytelling, and audience participation into a dazzling experience for all ages.

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LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up
Dec
30

LCD Soundsystem at Belly Up

LCD Soundsystem exist at the point of a Venn diagram where the loose grooves of disco bump up against the wiry spikiness of post-punk, and their songs hover between sharp-edged humor and heartfelt emotion. Their M.O. was note-perfect from the begininng and when they debuted in 2002 with the hilarious, hipster-spoofing single “Losing My Edge,” it set up the band and their label DFA, as the coolest things around.

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Marshmello at Belly Up
Dec
29

Marshmello at Belly Up

Marshmello’s star continues to rise as the famously masked, Grammy-nominated artist and producer breaks boundaries across the music industry. With chart-topping singles and collaborations with artists such as Juice WRLD, Halsey, Khalid, Demi Lovato, Bastille, Kane Brown, Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, Manuel Turizo, Fuerza Regida, P!NK, Sting, and many more, Marshmello has amassed a staggering 16.8 billion streams on Spotify alone. With over 68 million monthly listeners, he’s one of the top 15 most-streamed artists in the world on Spotify and the third-most-subscribed artist on YouTube.

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Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Dec
29

Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

ARRIVAL From Sweden: THE MUSIC OF ABBA was founded by ABBA Original Musician Rutger Gunnarsson and the Swedish artist Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and most selling ABBA show bands. Since the start in 1995, the band has toured in over 80 countries, done almost 140 successful USA tours and has appeared in several TV and radio shows all over the world.

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Sofi Tukker at Belly Up
Dec
27

Sofi Tukker at Belly Up

SOFI TUKKER is a GRAMMY-nominated duo, composed of best friends Sophie Hawley-Weld
and Tucker Halpern. Originally meeting as students at Brown University, Tucker and Sophie
didn’t cross paths until their senior year. Sophie had just returned from living in Rio de Janeiro
and was performing her original bossa-nova inspired songs.

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An Evening with Kate Hudson
Dec
27

An Evening with Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson returns to Aspen for a special performance with her band, celebrating her debut album Glorious. With 12 original songs that blend cinematic pop, modern rock, and raw vulnerability, Hudson’s voice is both powerful and intimate, inviting listeners into her world.

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Sofi Tukker at Belly Up
Dec
26

Sofi Tukker at Belly Up

SOFI TUKKER is a GRAMMY-nominated duo, composed of best friends Sophie Hawley-Weld
and Tucker Halpern. Originally meeting as students at Brown University, Tucker and Sophie
didn’t cross paths until their senior year. Sophie had just returned from living in Rio de Janeiro
and was performing her original bossa-nova inspired songs.

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Chloe Flower
Dec
23

Chloe Flower

Globally acclaimed pianist, composer, and cultural icon Chloe Flower brings her signature blend of classical elegance and contemporary flair for a one-night-only holiday concert.

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DanceAspen A Snowy Soirée
Dec
22

DanceAspen A Snowy Soirée

This holiday-themed show will be approximately thirty minutes performed on the main stage. Featuring the DanceAspen company in vibrant, festive costumes, patrons can enjoy post-show cocoa and cookies.

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Aspen for the Holidays: A Wheeler Original
Dec
21

Aspen for the Holidays: A Wheeler Original

This festive variety show produced by the Wheeler will be brimming with music, laughter, and holiday cheer. The dazzling lineup will feature legendary talents including John Oates, William H. Macy, Beth Malone, the Crystal Palace Players, Jim Horowitz, Mack Bailey and many more to be announced.

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Diplo at Belly Up
Dec
20

Diplo at Belly Up

Over the course of a 20-year career that began with his now-legendary Philly club night Hollertronix, Diplo has collaborated with the world’s biggest stars and toured the world over. Born in Mississippi and raised in Florida, he and his era-defining label Mad Decent continue to champion genres and artists from around the world, and further ventures include a publishing company and various book, film and TV projects.

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Ronan Donovan: Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas
Dec
16

Ronan Donovan: Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas

What does it mean to be human? We are, at our core, social mammals. We build relationships, communicate, reproduce, establish territories, and adapt to shrinking resources. In these ways, we’re no different from other social mammals. Chimpanzees, wolves, and gorillas are among the most charismatic mammals we know.

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Chad Goes Deep – Chad & JT
Dec
13

Chad Goes Deep – Chad & JT

Chad and JT – the bros you’ve seen with their viral antics at city councils and movie quotes in public – are back to bring you a groundbreaking new live show. JT is delivering brand new stand up material with his unique brand of epic vulnerability and raw bro eloquence.

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Buttermilk Opening Day
Dec
13

Buttermilk Opening Day

Buttermilk is expected to open on December 13th, 2025. The perfect playground for kids and kids at heart to learn the basics, master the terrain park, skin uphill, or watch the world’s best freestylers at the X Games. All are welcome, all winter long.

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Aspen Highlands Opening Day
Dec
13

Aspen Highlands Opening Day

Wild but always welcoming, Aspen Highlands is a place to push hard and play hard, whether you’re carving new lines on expert terrain, hiking the Bowl, or reaching new heights of revelry at Cloud Nine. Aspen Highlands is expected to open on December 13th, 2025.

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Paul Cauthen at Belly Up
Dec
12

Paul Cauthen at Belly Up

Paul Cauthen is a true force of nature. His ability to captivate audiences with his soulful sound and larger-than-life personality has become lore amongst those that have witnessed it. Also doesn’t hurt to have a generational set of pipes to top it all off.

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Aspen Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah
Dec
12

Aspen Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah

One of the longest-running and most beloved musical holiday traditions in the Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen Choral Society’s 49th annual season of Messiah will consist of three live performances taking place on December 12, 13, and 14 in Aspen, Basalt, and Glenwood Springs. In 2021, Aspen Choral Society commissioned New York-based composer Gerald Cohen to write several new choral movements for their performances of Messiah. Aspen Choral Society is pleased to present its 49th annual Messiah once again featuring Cohen’s pieces.

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A Consensual Christmas
Dec
11

A Consensual Christmas

Consensual Improv’s holiday tradition returns December 11 & 12 at 8:00 PM with a blizzard of comedy merriment: brand-new original sketches, holiday-themed improv, digital shorts, and more Dolph Lundgren than makes sense and is in good taste. 

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Wintersköl
Dec
11
to Dec 14

Wintersköl

  • Various Locations in Aspen & Snowmass (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Since 1951, Wintersköl has been the ultimate “toast to winter,” honoring the town’s mountain spirit with a packed weekend of fun and tradition.  This multi-day festival brings the mountains to life with on-mountain activities, stunning snow sculptures, a hearty soup contest, a lively beer festival, live music, a roaring bonfire, a torchlight descent, and fireworks lighting up Aspen Mountain—plus so much more.  Wintersköl continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind winter experience for locals and visitors alike.

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Gingerbread House Construction
Dec
10

Gingerbread House Construction

  • Colorado Mountain College Aspen Morgridge Teaching Kitchen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Unleash your holiday creativity as you build a classic Gingerbread House or favourite festive adornment—sweet, fun, and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer! Decorations provided but feel free to bring fun or unique candies and confections to make your structure special! Course registration closes at noon the day of class.

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