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.

Looking for events this weekend? Browse upcoming happenings below.

  • OutSpoken

    Join Melanin Mountain Project for OutSpoken on Juneteenth. This year, our vibrant poetry and spoken word event will be held at the Mallardi.

    Free
  • Integrate Workshop

    Dragon Asana 322 North Main Street, Gunnison, CO, United States

    Heart opening, mobility, and mindful movement designed to bring the weekend full circle. This softer, intentional practice focuses on sustainable backbending, front body opening, nervous system regulation, and integration through breath, awareness, and deep rest. Offering: heart openers + backbend exploration thoracic + shoulder mobility mindful flow nervous system regulation meditation/journaling long savasana + sound […]

    $45
  • RMBL Family Fest @ Gothic

    Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory 8000 Co Rd 317, Crested Butte, CO

    Celebrate community and science at RMBL's Gothic site, a historic former mining town and current biological field station at the base of Gothic Mountain. This fun afternoon includes family-friendly tours, with stories about RMBL's history and outdoor science community. Bring the kids for hands-on learning at our Youth Programs activity stations, featuring nature-inspired crafts, games, […]

    Free
  • Sundays @ 6 | Empathy Protocol

    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. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 June 28: Empathy protocol Gunnison-based original psychedelic rock quartet, Empathy Protocol, is coming to Sundays as Six! Rowdy […]

    Free
  • Sundays @ 6 | Coal Creek Connection

    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. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 July 5: Coal Creek Connection Coal Creek Connection delivers an energetic mix of classic rock, Americana, country covers, […]

    Free
  • Art of Alignment

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    In the heart of the Quartz Creek Valley, where the echoes of history meet the stillness of the wild, we invite you to find your center. Held within the walls of a historic 1898 saloon turned fine art gallery, The Art of Alignment is more than a yoga class-it is a weekly sanctuary for those […]

    $20
  • Native Gardens

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

    Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]

    Free
  • Native Gardens

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

    Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]

    $5 – $25
  • Native Gardens

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

    Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]

    $5 – $25
  • Sundays @ 6 | Ruby Dice

    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. Running June 21 - August 9, 2026 July 12th: Ruby Dice Ruby Dice is an American singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist who has been steadily gaining […]

    Free
  • Art of Alignment

    Terrible Mountain Gallery 409 Main St, Pitkin, CO, United States

    In the heart of the Quartz Creek Valley, where the echoes of history meet the stillness of the wild, we invite you to find your center. Held within the walls of a historic 1898 saloon turned fine art gallery, The Art of Alignment is more than a yoga class-it is a weekly sanctuary for those […]

    $20
  • Arias Concert

    Western Colorado University 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison

    Join incredible students and faculty of the Metropolitan Opera and renown orchestral players for an evening of music and song. An aria is a self-contained solo vocal piece with instrumental or orchestral accompaniment, typically featured as part of a larger work like an opera, oratorio, or cantata. This will be a beautiful evening of passionate […]

    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