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 Sunset

    Swing Dancing with After Midnight Jazz

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

    Swing Night with After Midnight Jazz Band Thursday, August 1 | Doors at 7:15 PM | Show at 8:00 PM Swing Dance Lesson: 6:15-7:15 PM. Get ready to swing the […]

    $35

  • Singletrack! The Musical

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents a staged reading/singing of Steven Cole Hughes' new musical, Singletrack! A comedy musical about a high-school mountain biker in Gunnison, CO, who must choose between […]

    $10 – $20

  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

    Free

  • CBSF Bluegrass + BBQ Fundraiser

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

    Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser […]

    $35

  • Bluegrass & BBQ

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

    Join us for a lively evening supporting the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation, featuring delicious food from local favorite Tully's and live music from the Black Canyon Ramblers. This community fundraiser […]

    $15 – $35

  • Crested Butte Arts Festival

    Elk Avenue Crested Butte

    The 53rd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to historic Elk Avenue, August 1st-3rd, 2025. 150 juried fine artist will exhibit in addition to live entertainment, art auction, food […]

    Free

  • Sunday’s @ 6 Live Music

    Jorgensen Park 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Stovetop Gemini is a high-energy, four-piece band from Denver fusing alternative and hard rock with heavy grooves, intricate guitar work, and soaring vocals for a raw, cosmic rock 'n' roll […]

    FREE

  • Alpenglow: The Galentines

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

    Formed through a college music club in February 2022, The Galentines is an all-girl indie punk rock band from Boulder, now bringing their dynamic sound to Alpenglow. Led by vocalist […]

  • Gunnison Sunset

    Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Boyd Meets Girl

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

    Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach […]

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    North Mississippi Allstars, Music on the Mountain

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Music on the Mountain series returns! North Mississippi Allstars will take the stage on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte […]

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    North Mississippi Allstars, Music on the Mountain

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort Crested Butte, CO

    The Music on the Mountain series returns! North Mississippi Allstars will take the stage on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte […]

    Free
  • Gunnison Sunset

    Two-Steppin and Honky Tonk

    The Pavillion Dance Series presents a night of Two-steppin and Honky Tonk on August 6th at the Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Dance lessons start at 6pm and live music […]

    $15

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