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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  • Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk!

    Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Please join us at 2pm at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, July 19 for Sundaes & Sidewalk Chalk! This is a FREE Community Art & Ice Cream Celebration! Reserve a […]

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  • 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 19th is Rachel VanSlyke and Friends.

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Sundays @ 6 | Roka Hueka

    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. […]

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  • Clarinet Chamber Concert

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join for an evening of beautiful music performed by renown symphony performers. This clarinet chamber concert will feature 5 musicians and inspire you with an evening of performance. FREE event […]

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  • Gunnison Sunset

    Alpenglow: Madeline Hawthorne

    Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

    The miles we travel make up the stories we tell. The soles of your favorite boots or the tread on your prized carÕs tires soak up the experiences and wisdom […]

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  • Gunnison Sunset

    Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto

    Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

    Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he's not only a dizzyingly […]

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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 […]

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  • Skate Night

    Free family skate night. Roller skates and blades are provided or bring your own! Helmets are required.

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  • Gunnison Sunset

    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. […]

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  • Skate Night

    Big Mine Ice Rink 620 2nd St, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Free family skate night. Roller skates and blades are provided or bring your own! Helmets are required.

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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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