Events in Vail Valley

The New York Philharmonic returns to Bravo! Vail for its annual summer residency, performing works both fresh and familiar with its signature brilliance and power.  The 38th season of Bravo! Vail Music Festival will take place from June 19 – July 31, 2025.

Broadway, television, and film star Robert Neary creates an unforgettable tribute to one of the greatest recording artists in history. Two hours packed with 24 classic hit songs, nostalgia, multimedia, stories and trivia, and a finale that is pure Broadway caliber. This is a true immersion into the life and career of Neil Diamond. Critical praise all across the internet and social media has called this show “The most authentic and professional tribute to Neil Diamond and delivers nothing short of a true Neil Diamond concert experience”. The concert has even been filmed as a documentary feature and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, where, it too, continues to draw rave reviews.

Colorado’s most iconic trail running series, the Vail Trail Running Race Series takes runners up trails, over mountains, through forests and over streams in and around Vail for the past 25+ years.

10K & 5K @ 10,000′ | The 10@10 returns to its original route on Grand Traverse. The race starts 10,000 feet above sea level, on the beautiful Vail Mountain. Racers will be challenged as they traverse over Vail Mountain and across the legendary back bowls of Vail.

Celebrating agriculture, rodeo, and community in the Eagle River Valley the 4th week in July since 1939.

“It is hard to imagine a more open-minded cultural event than the Vail Dance Festival.” – The Denver Post

An all-star Opening Night samples and celebrates what is to come at this year’s Festival with performances by stars of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and other celebrated individual artists, along with an appearance by Alonzo King LINES Ballet. The program features a range of choreographic genius demonstrating the ambitious reach of the Festival, from works by iconic choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins to dances by today’s leading creative voices including Michelle Dorrance and Pam Tanowitz.

Recognized by audiences, critics and fellow musicians alike as one of the most gifted young artists of modern times, 29-year-old Jacob Collier already boasts a seemingly endless list of achievements including six Grammy wins – which saw him become the first British act in history to win a Grammy for each of his first four albums – along with 12 Grammy nominations including Album of the Year in 2021. His roster of collaborators is astoundingly varied and vibrant, recording and performing with UK music icons like Coldplay and Stormzy, American superstars such as SZA, Alicia Keys and John Mayer, to Malian singer Oumou Sangaré and Moroccan Gnawa mâalem Hamid El Kasri. Each artist has sought out Collier’s distinct musical identity, cementing his status as the conduit for a generation’s ineffable creativity.

The Vail Dance Festival, Dancing in the Park returns to the neighboring township of Avon at Nottingham Park with a free and fun for the whole family, special evening. Dancing in the Park will feature BalletX, DanceAspen, ballroom duo Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina, tap dancer extraordinaire Dario Natarelli, New York City Ballet’s Olivia Bell, Philadelphia Ballet’s Mayfield Myers, and Royal Danish Ballet’s Philip Duclos. In addition, there will be an interactive and participatory performance by YouthPower365’s Celebrate the Beat Celebration Team! Dancing in the Park is generously underwritten by the Town of Avon with additional support from Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate. Alpine Bank is a proud supporter of YouthPower365’s Celebrate the Beat.  Performance time, casting, and repertory are subject to change.

Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased, and advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art.

Gather your loved ones and embark on a cinematic adventure at Nottingham Park Friday nights! Immerse yourself in the magic of our free movie nights, featuring a diverse selection from timeless adult classics to delightful family-friendly animations, all under the starlit sky on the big screen. Arrive early to savor the perfect picnic in the park, take a leisurely paddle boat or SUP board excursion on Nottingham Lake, explore the scenic wonders of the park, or discover the playable music instruments near the Recreation Center. As the sun sets, the enchantment begins! Movies kick off at dusk, approximately 8:15 p.m., with seating available on the lush grass field. Free popcorn will be served first come, first served. So, grab your comfiest lawn chair or snuggle up with a cozy blanket – it’s time to unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in the joy of outdoor cinema!

Get ready for the Vail Berry Picker, an exhilarating event organized by the Vail Recreation District, happening on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, in the stunning Vail, Eagle area. This race is a must-attend for anyone training for the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent, offering a challenging 4.6-mile uphill course that features both singletrack and doubletrack terrain. With an average grade of 14 percent, runners of all abilities will be tested as they make their way from the base of Gondola One in Vail Village to Mid-Vail at the top.

Not only will participants be pushing their limits, but they’ll also be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Gore Range as they conquer this scenic route. And to top it all off, finishers will enjoy a complimentary ride down Vail’s iconic Gondola, making this event a perfect blend of fitness and fun. Join us for an unforgettable day in the heart of the Rockies!