Top Summer Events in Vail and Beaver Creek
Summer in the Vail Valley
Summer in the mountains brings long sunny days, cool alpine air, and a calendar full of unforgettable events.
From world-class concerts and cultural festivals to high energy outdoor competitions, Vail and Beaver Creek come alive in the summer months. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or settling in for an extended mountain escape, these signature events are some of our favorite ways to experience the season.
Plan Your Summer Stay
Summer fills quickly in the Vail Valley, especially during these signature events. Whether you’re visiting for adventure, culture, or simply to enjoy the mountain lifestyle, the team at Elevation Accommodations can help you find the perfect home base for your stay.
Here are a few highlights to add to your summer itinerary.
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GoPro Mountain Games
June 4–7, 2026
The GoPro Mountain Games is the largest celebration of mountain sports, art, and music in the country — and it marks the unofficial kickoff to summer in Vail.
Pro and amateur athletes compete in everything from trail running and mountain biking to climbing, kayaking, and even dock-jumping dogs. The atmosphere is electric, with live music, athlete showcases, and plenty of opportunities for spectators to get involved.
If you love the energy of the mountains, this festival captures it perfectly.
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
June 25 – August 6, 2026
The internationally acclaimed Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings some of the world’s greatest orchestras, musicians, and soloists to the Vail Valley each summer.
Performances take place at the stunning Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, where audiences enjoy exceptional music beneath the stars and surrounded by mountain peaks.
It’s an unforgettable blend of culture and alpine beauty.
Vail America Days
July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day mountain style during Vail America Days.
The day begins with the valley’s largest Fourth of July parade, traveling from Golden Peak to Lionshead Village. Throughout the afternoon, the village fills with family activities, entertainment, and festive energy.
The evening concludes with the beloved Patriotic Concert at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, followed by fireworks (conditions permitting).
Beaver Creek Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2026
Just minutes away, the Beaver Creek Independence Day Celebration offers a lively village celebration with a relaxed mountain vibe.
Expect live music, food trucks, family-friendly entertainment, and the popular Stars, Stripes & Slides kids zone. As the evening sets in, the celebration culminates with fireworks and the magical hot air balloon glow over the village.
Vail Dance Festival
July 31 – August 10, 2026
The Vail Dance Festival celebrates more than three decades of artistic collaboration and world-class performance.
Each season brings together renowned and emerging dancers, musicians, choreographers, and composers for a series of inspiring performances and premieres throughout the Vail Valley.
Companies such as Dance Theatre of Harlem, Limón Dance Company, Colorado Ballet, DanceAspen, and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance join artists from companies around the world for an unforgettable season of performances.
Amp Summer Concerts
June 19 – August 25, 2026
The Amp Summer Concerts transforms the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater into one of the most scenic music venues in the country.
This summer-long concert series features nationally recognized artists across a wide range of genres — from rock and pop to country, bluegrass, and comedy.
Bring a blanket, gather friends, and enjoy live music under the mountain sky.
BC Unplugged
June 19 – September 11, 2026
For a more intimate music experience, BC Unplugged offers free live performances every Thursday evening in Beaver Creek Village.
Guests can pick up takeout from one of the village’s incredible restaurants and enjoy acoustic performances while picnicking on the covered ice rink plaza — a quintessential Beaver Creek summer evening.