Aspen Music Festival and School

Aspen, Colorado, US

The Aspen Music Festival and School is a summer classical music festival and training academy set in Aspen, Colorado. Its tent concerts and intensive programs draw top musicians, making it a cultural centerpiece in a mountain resort town.

Why choose Aspen Music Festival and School

You’ll hear world‑class performers in an intimate tent that carries the sound across the Rockies, a setting you won’t find in typical concert halls. The blend of concerts and student training lets you glimpse emerging talent while the town’s alpine atmosphere stays vibrant.

Best for: Music lovers · Couples · Families

Start your Aspen music day here

Begin with a concert or campus tour at the Aspen Music Festival, then stroll to a nearby bar for a relaxed evening.

1. Evening — Aspen Music Festival and School
2. Night — Highlands Alehouse

Visit tips

• Check the program schedule early; flagship concerts fill up first.
• Arrive 15 minutes before showtime to find the best tent seats.
• Arrive early for tent seating; rows fill quickly.
• Allow at least half a day to explore performances and campus tours.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 3–4 hours — includes concert and campus walk
• Best time of day: Evening, after 6:00 — concerts start around 7 pm
• Booking: required — Buy tickets online in advance — Tickets sell out quickly during summer
• Category: landmark
• Rated 4.9 by 107 reviewers
• Tags: classical music, tent concerts, learning experience, mountain setting

Nearby attractions

• Highlands Alehouse — bar, 18 min walk

More things to do in Aspen

• White House Tavern
• Maroon Bells
• Aspen Hickory House
• Independence Pass
• Matsuhisa
• Buttermilk Mountain

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