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.
Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.
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Astro Bandits are a local Crested Butte band that blend a fiery fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and punk, where raw energy meets soaring improvisation, crafting immersive, ever-evolving musical odysseys. Come join us at the Eldo for a free show to celebrate closing weekend and send off the winter in style!
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Stop by the WCU Ballroom for some fun science demonstrations and then a little bit if fun stuff after! Put on by Western Chemistry and Prehealth clubs. |
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Kevin Donovan and Karen Janssen have been sharing music together for years. Come out and enjoy their eclectic mix of music from folky to funky, bluegrass to ballads, soulful to swing!
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N2N Season Ender Party with Hyphy Han | Crested Butte Public House | April 5, 2025 Close out the resort season with the dance party of the season! April 5 N2N will bring his blistering marathon sets and infectiously joyful house music on the the Public House stage. Over the last ten years, N2N has […]
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Astro Bandits, a local Crested Butte band, blends a fiery fusion of psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and punk, where raw energy meets soaring improvisation, crafting immersive, ever-evolving musical odysseys. Come join us at A Bar Above for a free show to celebrate closing day and send off the winter season in style!
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Lace up your combat boots, dust on the body glitter and get ready to Rage! The Feminine Rager is an Adults Only community dance party featuring live performances by local DJs Woody and Partyof1 at the Gunnison Arts Center. All profits benefiting the Center for Reproductive Rights; all genders welcome.
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Moonlight Concert Series: Jenny Hill Pankratz & Lizzy Plotkin w/ Golden Shoals Friday, April 18th. Doors 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm. Jenny Hill Pankratz and Lizzy Plotkin have been fiddling, singing and sharing original music together for over a decade. The sound of these two in harmony reminds lucky listeners of the power of these […]
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Join us on Thurs, May 1 at the UC Theater from 5:30-9:00pm, for the annual Student Film Night! The program features student films from Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and the Senior Film Practicum Showcase. Intermission with appetizers is at 6:40. Concessions and drinks will be for sale throughout. Attendees are welcome to come and go […]
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On May 2nd at the Elks Lodge, Harmonic FunKtion will take the stage to perform live funk fusion music. Playing mostly original compositions, Harmonic FunKtion blends a variety of genres with precise intention. Show begins at 7:00 with DJ Walter Bottel. Harmonic FunKtion begins at 7:30, and after party continues with DJ Walter Bottel.
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Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs a two night run at Kochevar's in Crested on Friday, May 2nd AND Saturday, May 3rd! Doors open at 7pm, showtime is 7:30pm, and tickets are $20 cash only at the door. The band thanks you for your support!
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Join us as we go off menu and on the mic for our 80s themed karaoke night! Costumes are encouraged and we have a prize for best dressed. All songs (not just 80s) will be available to sing, we are not limiting our set! |
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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