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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  • Gunnison Valley Journal Celebration

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

    Readings and music from Crested Butte artists who participated in the Gunnison Valley Journal.

    free

  • Easy Jim, Live at the Public House

    Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Public House in Crested Butte on Friday, January 23rd! Doors open at 8pm, showtime is 9pm, and tickets can […]

    $35

  • Icebreakers Clown Show

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

    Icebreakers "The Valley of Fools" Clown Troupe Show Friday, January 31st - Show 7:00 pm. Saturday, February 1st - Shows at 2:00 & 7:00 pm. Doors open 30 min prior […]

    $12 – $20

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Chris Coady live at the Billy Bar

    billy bar at Elevation Hotel 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Chris Coady live at the Billy Bar inside the Elevation Hotel Mt. Crested Butte

    Free

  • Figure Skating Spring Showcase

    Jorgensen Ice Rink 501 E Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, United States

    In a two-part event, enjoy figure skating performances by WCU figure skating club skaters. Afterwords, the ice opens for a public skate with an obstacle course and bowling. Entry for […]

    Free – $10

  • PSYCHEDELIC STIRFRY

    Talk of the Town 230 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte

    You smell that? Love is in the air. We're frying up feelings. The Psychedelic Stirfry grows as we welcome FIVE of The Gunnison Valley's finest players. Our "chefs" this Valentine's […]

    Free

  • Oscar Nominated Doc Short Films

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you'll see the five finalists in […]

    $17

  • Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you'll see the five finalists in […]

    $17

  • Aprs Jazz Concert Series

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

    The Crested Butte Center for the Arts presents Aprs Jazz with Gypsy Jazz Social Club. 90 minute of Mysterious Yet Strangely Familiar music happens on Tuesday, February 18, starting at […]

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Public House: Kendoll+ Bowie Jane First Chair

    Public House Crested Butte 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO

    Kendoll + Bowie Jane First Chair Tour | Crested Butte Public House | Friday February 21, 2025 Kendoll's music pushes the boundaries of bassline house with a mixture of heavy […]

    $35

  • Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival

    Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    Join us for Black history month film festival offerings to inspire, challenge, uplift and entertain.

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    DJ Walter Balltell @ José Patio

    Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Crested Butte, CO

    Emerging from a vibrant fusion of sound as a life-long musician and long-time local DJ from Crested Butte, Colorado, Walter Balltell defies genre boundaries with an electrifying blend of tech […]

    Free

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