Gunnison Valley Events Calendar

Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.

  • March BOOK Madness!

    Townie Books 414 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    You asked, we delivered! Get ready for a bookish battle to rival our popular Holiday Speed-Date-a-Book! Which new 2025 release will reign supreme? That's up to you! Join us for a fast-paced literary showdown and cast your vote for the ultimate must-read. Space is limited-register now! Follow along on Instagram for our Online March Madness, […]

    $10
  • I Love You Because

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

    A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together they learn to love each other not despite their faults, but because of them.

    $25
  • Blank

    An experience in co-creation of a one of a kind play where the audience participate in the writing and performing of their unique creation in the moment.

    $25
  • March Meltdown

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

    Matchstick Productions, Mount Crested Butte, and JOSE at the Elevation Hotel are teaming up to throw a FREE end-of-season party benefiting the Crested Butte Avalanche Center. Join us at the Elevation Hotel & Spa on Saturday, March 29th, from 1-6 PM. We're celebrating another epic season with free live music, great vibes, and killer giveaways-including […]

    Free
  • I Love You Because

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

    A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together they learn to love each other not despite their faults, but because of them.

    $25
  • I Love You Because

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

    A modern twist on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer's life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Together they learn to love each other not despite their faults, but because of them.

    $25
  • Ghost-Note

    Ghostnote | Crested Butte Public House | March 29, 2025 GHOST-NOTE IS AN EXPLOSION OF SOUND. HEADED BY SNARKY PUPPY'S MULTI-GRAMMY-WINNING PERCUSSION DUO OF ROBERT "SPUT" SEARIGHT AND NATE WERTH, FEATURING AN EXPANSIVE ROSTER OF NEXT-LEVEL MUSICIANS - REPRESENTING MEMBERS OF PRINCE, SNOOP DOGG, ERYKAH BADU, HERBIE HANCOCK, KENDRICK LAMAR, MARCUS MILLER, TOTO, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, […]

    $55
  • Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead

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

    Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim on Thursday, April 3rd at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte for Deadhead Ed's "End of Season Party" and fundraiser for the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program. Showtime is 8pm and tickets and information are at www.crestedbuttearts.org.

    $40
  • Astro Bandits live at The Eldo

    The Eldo 215 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

    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!

    Free
  • Chemistry Magic Show

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    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.

  • Kevin & Karen Live @ Zuni West

    Zuni West Brewing 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, United States

    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!

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