No Shortage of Entertainment
Summertime in the Vail Valley means there is never a shortage of activities. Aside from taking advantage of what nature has to offer – hiking, mountain biking, river rafting – there are plenty of live concerts and events to keep visitors entertained.
Take a peek at the lineup of festivals, comedy shows and music. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find something you’ll love!
Free Concerts
Free concerts are a summer staple in Vail, Beaver Creek and every town in between. They’re the perfect excuse to soak in the sunshine and jam to live music. Be sure to bring your own blanket or low-backed chairs and snacks!
Vail Hot Summer Nights
Where: Ford Amphitheatre
When: Tuesdays June 18-September 10 @6:30 pm
Avon LIVE!
Where: Nottingham Park Stage
When: Wednesdays June 12-August 28 @6:00 pm
Minturn Concert Series
Where: Little Beach Park
When: Thursdays June 27-August 15 @6:00 pm
Beaver Creek Unplugged
Where: Village Green
When: June 15-September 14 @5:30 pm
Ticketed Concerts at Ford Amphitheater
Ford Amphitheater’s atmosphere and mountain views are hard to beat. Aside from hosting Vail Hot Summer Nights, the amphitheater presents a variety of up-and-coming bands and nostalgic favorites.
To name a few you may recognise:
- Brothers Osborne July 14
- Ziggy Marley July 15
- Norah Jones July 22
- Slightly Stoopid August 9
- The Beach Boys August 15
- Walker Hayes August 16
- O.A.R. August 17
- Barenaked Ladies September 22
This is an outdoor venue offering some covered seats and general admission lawn seating. Shows generally take place rain or shine but luckily for visitors to Colorado, Vail receives nearly 300 days of sunshine annually.
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Bravo! Vail
When: Nightly performances June 20-August 1
What: Various classical music performances by notable groups including New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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Entertainment at Vilar Performing Arts Center
The Vilar Center is an intimate 500-seat venue which hosts various concerts, comedy shows and dance performances.
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Vail Dance Festival
When: July 26-August 5
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Beaver Creek Oktoberfest
When: September 1-3
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