Who wouldn’t want to visit Aspen? The arts and culture community thrives here. Performers are no exception. That’s why on any given week you’ll find Aspen hosting world-class artists across all genres. Use our "insider tips" to help you navigate all that is offered here. You’ve heard of the famous summer-long Aspen Music Festival and Jazz Aspen Snowmass but don’t forget the Belly Up, we think the most exceptional music venue between the coasts (sshhh, Jimmy Buffett plays here!). There’s also the grand old lady of Aspen, the beautiful and historic Wheeler Opera House with comedy, film, music and much more every week. The Wheeler’s website is also the go-to place for tickets for more or less any performance event in Aspen, even those in other venues, so check out their calendar too.

Aspen’s vast number of festivals –film, music, writing, food are just the tip of the iceberg –will satisfy even determined culture vulture. Our locals’ tips? Visit Theatre Aspen, a jewel of a professional theatre in the Rio Grande Park (right next to the famous John Denver sanctuary) which plays host to local and Broadway talent all summer and and the Red Brick Center for the Arts where you’ll see locally-made art and maybe even pick up a unique souvenir of your visit. Become an instant insider by attending one of the lively events hosted by Aspen’s Historical Society (they’re also guardians of our terrific museums).

Jazz Aspen
970-920-9049
www.jazzaspen.org

Wheeler Opera House
970-920-5770
www.wheeleroperahouse.com

Aspen Historical Society
970-925-3721
www.aspenhistorysociety.com

Belly Up Aspen
970-544-9800
www.bellyupaspen.com

Theater Aspen
970-925-9313
www.theateraspen.org