Events in Vail Valley

Carmen Lagala masterfully blends silly and confessional humor with an approach that makes you feel like you’re pulling an all-nighter with a best friend. Carmen’s journey from a shy Vermont collegiate hall-of-fame athlete to a well-known New York City stand-up comedian is nothing short of inspiring. You may have seen her on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, from her viral Don’t Tell Comedy set, or in clubs and colleges around the country!

Colorado Snowsports Museum’s annual ticketed live speaker series celebrates Colorado snow sports and is designed to inspire and engage all ages with captivating stories of snow sports history, culture, innovation, and trailblazing achievements.

Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, from New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, and the rest is history. It’s been over twenty years since these humble beginnings. The band has gone on to receive the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and have won two Grammy Awards: “Best Folk Album” for Remedy (2014) and “Best Long Form Music Video” for Big Easy Express (2013). Additionally, their classic single, “Wagon Wheel”, received the RIAA’s Double-Platinum certification in 2019 for selling over 2,000,000 copies while the band’s debut album O.C.M.S. has been certified Gold (500,000 copies). The band’s latest release is ‘Jubilee’ (Aug 2023) released via ATO Records.

During his “ Wheel Of Song” tour, Matt Nathanson will be playing songs from his new album “king of (un)simple” as well as selections from across his 13 studio album career — chosen by spins on a gigantic, on-stage “wheel of song.”

Over his almost 30 year career, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the most applauded songwriters and engaging performers on the music scene today. His sixth studio album, Some Mad Hope, yielded his breakthrough multi-platinum hit “Come on Get Higher.” 

Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the magic of ABBA’s music in all its glory. From “Dancing Queen” to “Waterloo”, “Mamma Mia” to “Take a Chance on Me”, the band performs all of ABBA’s greatest hits with passion and precision, transporting audiences back to the disco era of the 1970s.

Voctave is an 11-member a cappella group performing a mix of Broadway and Disney classics. Formed in the winter of 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their artistic arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Voctave members have roots in musical theater, contemporary Christian music, barbershop, pop and choral music. Members of Voctave have performed all over the world and can be heard on countless recordings. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award winners. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Voctave has received more than 150 million views on their videos and are renowned for their Disney Showstoppers.

In thirty years of activity, the Debussy String Quartet has been acclaimed throughout the world, continually sharing the same passion in its musical interpretations on the world’s most prestigious stages: Japan, China, United States, Canada, Australia, Russia, Europe, gaining renown through regular tours on all the continents. Thirty years of evolution which have made the Quartet a key player on the international music scene, with numerous awards, including a First Prize in the Evian International String Quartet Competition in 1993 and a Victoire de la musique 1996 (“Best Chamber Music Group”). Today, the professional recognition of the Debussy String Quartet is indisputable.

Get into the spirit of the spring ski season with these free, creative, art activities.  Led by Alpine Arts Center and open to all ages (while supplies last).

A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.

Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?

Taste of Vail is an unrivaled food and wine festival by gathering the most talented chefs, winemakers, brewers, distillers and culinary industry leaders. This festival infuses local flavor with top chefs, artisans, experts, and food enthusiasts from around the globe for a four-day event that happens the first weekend of April.

April 2 | Debut of Rose |
April 3 | Après Tasting on the Streets of Vail |
April 4 | Mountain Top Tasting |
April 5 | Best of the Best Grand Tasting |