Spring Arts & Culture Event Roundup in Aspen

Although summer in Aspen shines as the high season for elevated cultural offerings, many organizations continue to bring in world-renowned artists, performers, and events for a variety of spring entertainment. For a calendar listing of all upcoming events in Aspen, visit the official online monthly event calendar. 

Music 

This March, the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series returns to Aspen Snowmass with free live music. Concert goers can attend midweek and weekend performances featuring big-name artists. With warmer spring days, enjoying outdoor live music in the mountains is a must. 

Belly Up Aspen is one of our mountain town's premier spots to see headliner musicians and local talent perform year-round. From headliner favorites such as Louis the Child, Goldfish, and Shakey Graves to upcoming talent, the Belly Up gives listeners the chance to experience live music in an intimate setting  - check out the full spring calendar here.  

Aspen Music Festival and School is a renowned classical music festival, known for its concerts and training programs for aspiring musicians. AMFS presents the following celebrated musicians as part of the Winter Music Recital series at Harris Concert Hall:  

Through March, the Aprés-Ski Music Series will feature performances by major headliners and DJs. Located in the St. Regis Fountain Courtyard, listeners can enjoy outdoor entertainment in the heart of Aspen. Check out the upcoming events here. 

Thursday and Sunday nights, the Little Nell is hosting live jazz performances at Element 47. Reserve a table to enjoy an evening that blends fine dining with the sounds of talented jazz performers. 

Since 1889, the Wheeler Opera House has been Aspen’s community performance venue and has become one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s premiere sites for concerts, movies, festivals, lectures, community events, comedy, and more. From March 11^th-15^th, the Aspen Laugh Festival 2025 will feature a range of comedy performances from local talent to icons like Jerry Seinfeld. Check out their full spring line up here. 

Lynch In Focus is a series that showcases films created by renowned filmmaker, David Lynch. On Mondays in March, Aspen Film presents iconic films including Wild at Heart, Lost Highway, and Mulholland Drive. Lynch’s films are known for captivating audiences through vivid imagery and innovative storytelling. 

The Red Brick Center for the Arts will host two exhibitions this spring: 

Aspen's City Hall Art Exhibition The City of Aspen is pleased to present a curated selection of works by local and regional artists in the newly built City Hall. The works reflect themes and experiences relevant to contemporary life and particularly life in the mountain west. They are a testament to the incredible talents of regional artists. The current collection includes works by Leah Aegerter, Brenda Biondo, Ghislaine Boreel, Jessie Chaney, Emily Chaplin, Brian Colley, Chris Erikson, Sam Harvey, Michael McConnell, Johanna Mueller, Trace Nichols, Esther Macy Nooner, Kristin Wright, and a selection of Tom Benton political posters on loan from the Gonzo Gallery. 

Aspen Cultural Vibrancy Fellows Exhibition Local artists play a crucial role in Aspen's vibrant art scene. In 2024, the City of Aspen introduced the Aspen Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship, which provided financial grants to local artists to promote experimentation, innovation, and growth in their artistic pursuits. This exhibition presents the works of the 12 recipient artists, highlighting the diverse and exceptional quality of art being produced in Aspen, including filmmaking, music composition, visual and sculptural works. In conjunction with the Cultural Vibrancy Exhibition, there will be a collection of work by Eric Elliott, facilitator for the fellowship. 

Don't miss the Aspen Art Museum’s exhibits: 

Ugo Rondinone: the rainbow body (December 12^th - March 30^th) 

Megan Marrin: Austerity (December 12^th - March 30^th) 

Alex Israel: Heaven (March 7^th-16^th) 

Lena Henke: You and your vim (December 15^th – May 11^th) 

Jasper Marsalis: Einschub (March 20^th – June 16^th) 

The Bayer Center has the following current exhibitions: 

Bauhaus Typography at 100 highlights the school’s impact on graphic design and typography through the works of students, teachers, and pieces of its own making. The exhibit explores the evolution from Bauhaus’s style to contemporary typography.  

Celebrating 75 Years: Herbert Bayer and the Aspen Music Festival and School showcases Bayer’s artistic contributions to the Aspen Music Festival and School in honor of its 75^th anniversary. Bayer designed the music tent in 1964, and the exhibit explores the Festival and School’s history through program covers, posters, photographs, architectural plans, and more. 

Charting Space: Herbert Bayer’s World Geo-Graphic Atlas at 70 is an interactive learning experience designed specifically for kids grades K-12. Using Bayer’s atlas, the installation investigates current global challenges by dividing the world into three sections: the universe, Earth, and states and nations.