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: Select Nights June 17-September 16 @6:30 pm
Avon LIVE!
Where: Nottingham Park Stage
When: Wednesdays June 11-August 27 @6:00 pm
Minturn Concert Series
Where: Little Beach Park
When: Thursdays June 26-August 28 @6:00 pm
Beaver Creek Unplugged
Where: Village Green
When: Thursdays June 19-September 11 @5:00 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 recognize:
- Steel Pulse & Mike Posner on June 7
- O.A.R. & Blind Melon June 20
- The String Cheese Incident Aug 8
- Melissa Etheridge Aug 12
- The Black Crowes Sept 13
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 Mid June-early August (2025 dates to be announced).
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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Mountain Games Vail
When: June 5-8
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Vail Craft Beer Classic
When: June 13-14
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Colorado Showcase
When: Saturdays June 14-September 13 @5pm}
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Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show
Sundays June 15-Oct 5 9:30-3:00 pm and Thursdays June 19- September 18 1:00-5:30 pm
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Vail Dance Festival
When: July 25-August 5
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Avon’s Salute to the USA
When: July 3 5-10 pm
Where: Nottingham Park
What: The biggest fireworks show in Colorado! Plus music, food and fun!
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Vail America Days
When: July 4
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Beaver Creek Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4
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Kids Adventure Games
When: August 7-10, Vail
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Vail Wine Classic
When: August 7-10
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Beaver Creek Oktoberfest
When: August 29-31
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