Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.

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  • Music Cruise After-Party

    Sanctuary Somatics 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Ride + Vibe with us to the Music Cruise After-Party. Join the magical bike parade to Sanctuary Somatics for more live music, local food, art, community resources, and DJ Skyler […]

    Free
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    The Band Loula

    The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! The Band Loula will take the stage on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. […]

    Free

  • Opera Scenes

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join for an evening of song performance from students and professional performers from around the nation. Directed by Sarah Meyers of the New York Metropolitan Opera, this will be an […]

    Free

  • Festival Orchesta Concert

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join for this incredible event with a full symphony orchestra featuring Angel Gomez, Tenor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, along with numerous renown orchestral players, conductors and singers […]

    Free
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    Sean Turner and Friends at the Talk of the Town

    Talk of the Town 230 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

    Sean Turner and friends will be live at the Talk of the Town in Crested Butte on Saturday, July 25th from 6-9pm. The band includes, Sean Turner on guitar, Sam […]

    free
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    52nd AAUW Art in the Park

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Original art and crafts will be available for purchase. There will be music in the afternoon, a food truck and free books provided by the Book Bus. Booth fees support […]

    free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Tunes at 10 Peaks

    Umbrella Bar Ten Peaks - Top of Painter Boy Lift

    Tunes at 10 Peaks, a Sunday afternoon Music Series presented by KBUT and CBMR. Select Sundays from 2-5pm in late Summer. July 26th is Quarter Mile Mule.

    Free
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    Sundays @ 6 | Jeff Crosby Band

    Legion Park Gunnison, CO, United States

    Sundays @ 6 is a free summer concert series in Legion Park, featuring live music every Sunday evening along with food trucks, artisan booths, face painting and special VIP events. […]

    Free
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    Community Connections – Affirmation Journals

    Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Community Connections - Brought to you by Crested Butte State of Mind in collaboration with Gunnison Arts Center Free | Open to all | Substance-free Last Wednesdays - 5:30 - […]

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    Johnny Mullenax

    The Live from Mt. Crested Butte (presented by the Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association) series returns! Johnny Mullenax will take the stage on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Join […]

    Free

  • 2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 54th Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, July 31 - August 2, 2026. The outdoor event presents 150 exhibiting fine art vendors in addition […]

    FREE
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    Murder at the Mountain Theatre

    Mallardi Cabaret Theatre 403 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Over a decade ago, Anheuser-Busch capitalized on CB's "up-for-whatever" spirit. They took over Elk Ave, renamed the town "Whatever, USA" for the weekend, and pretty much threw an epic weekend […]

    $100

Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!
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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street