The Aspen Music Festival & School (AMFS) was founded in 1949, as part of Aspen's cultural renaissance following WWII. It is one of the top classical music festivals in the United States and utilizes the Benedict Music Tent on the Aspen Institute Campus as its primary venue. Its signature eight-week summer season includes more than 300 classical music events ranging from orchestra and chamber music performances to fully staged opera productions. A favorite summer pastime is packing a picnic and enjoying the 4pm Sunday afternoon concert for free on the listening lawn outside the tent. You are also likely to see the music students playing on the walking mall in the summer evenings.  In the winter, AMFS presents the beloved Winter Music Series as well as the Metropolitan Opera's acclaimed "The Met: Live in HD" series.

Free performances are held at 1pm on Saturdays in the concert meadow at the top of Aspen Mountain performed by students of the Aspen Music Festival & School. They are located just a short walk out on Richmond Ridge from the top of the gondola. Purchase of gondola ticket required.

Since 1889, The Wheeler Opera House has been Aspen's favorite year-round performance venue. The space underwent a renovation in 2015 and features more than 300 events per year, from local performers to international stars.

A series of free winter outdoor concerts which are held during key events and peak weekends throughout the ski season. The Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series are all held in unique locations throughout Aspen and Snowmass. Past performers include Umphrey's Mcgee, Vampire Weekend, Ghostland Observatory, and more.