Fall in Aspen is a special time of year, and we're not just referring to the spectacular colors that decorate the town. Each autumn, our arts & culture community presents a range of exceptional events, bringing talented artists and their incredible works to the heart of the Rockies. Check out the arts & culture events happening throughout the season:
Theatre Aspen's Solo Flights
The sixth annual Solo Flights Festival returns to Hurst Theatre from September 2-7th! The festival features one-person performances presented in the beginning stages of their making, and this year, Solo Flights brings six new works to Aspen. All week long, enjoy creative performances, talkbacks, creative discussions, panels, and special receptions.
Festival Del Rancho
Head over to Anderson Ranch and celebrate art, culture, and community at the Festival del Rancho on Saturday, September 6th, from 1 to 5 PM! Enjoy art, dance, music, food, and more, in celebration of Latinx/e and Hispanic culture!
Filmfest
What better way to spend a fall day than catching a movie? Returning to Aspen from September 16-21, 2025, Aspen Film presents the 46th edition of Filmfest, a renowned festival showcasing the works of top talent from across the globe. From comedies to documentaries to foreign-language, and more, Filmfest features a range of genres, each carrying a unique perspective and story.
Aspen Literary Festival
The inaugural Aspen Literary Festival is a free, public festival (registration required) produced by Aspen Words, who has hosted outstanding literary events for readers and writers for 50 years, and presented by Book of the Month, an organization dedicated to bringing attention to new fiction. From September 26-28th, the festival hosts over 40 recognized authors from across the country for three days of panels, parties, art activations, food trucks, and more in the heart of downtown Aspen.
Aspen Art Museum
Explore Aspen Art Museum's exhibitions through September including: Anthea Hamilton's Cauliflower Sundial, Solange Pessoa's Catch the sun with your hand, and Sherrie Levine's 1977-1988.
John Denver Celebration
The music and legacy of the beloved John Denver will be celebrated from October 1-6. From a range of concerts paying tribute to John Denver's work to nightly singalongs of fan favorites, this annual week-long celebration fills our mountain town with renditions of Rocky Mountain High, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Annie’s Song, and many more.
Belly Up Aspen
Live music at Belly Up Aspen will be performed throughout the autumn months, leaving us all dancing until ski season arrives. A few fall headliners you can expect to see at Belly Up Aspen are An Evening With Amy Grant, Ruthie Foster, An Evening With Modest Mouse, Dawes (Duo) Tour, An Evening With Grateful Shred, Iron & Wine, and more.
Explore Aspen's History
Learn about Aspen's compelling history from Ute hunting grounds to a silver mining hub to a world-renowned ski resort by attending the Aspen Historical Society's history tours. Join the Aspen Historical Society for guided tours or wander through some of Aspen's most famous historical sites: The Hotel Jerome, Wheeler Opera House, Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum, Wheeler/Stallard Museum, Archives Building (currently showcasing the Ute Knowledge: Colorado's Original Science, Technology, Engineering & Math visiting exhibition), and more. Aspen is also home to historic ghost towns and cemeteries, making for a festive spooky-season outing.
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