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.

  • 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

    Crested Butte Search and Rescue is hosting the 31st showing of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Join us on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 for two different nights of outdoor adventure and mountain culture films. This is a fundraiser for Crested Butte Search and Rescue.

    $25
  • 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

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

    Crested Butte Search and Rescue Team invites you to join us for the 31st showing of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 7-10pm at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. Each night's showing will present a different selection of films ranging from outdoor adventure to […]

    $25
  • Robert Earl Keen

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

    Join us for an unforgettable evening with Robert Earl Keen, the legendary singer-songwriter and Americana pioneer whose storytelling and dynamic performances have captivated audiences for over three decades. With 21 albums and countless accolades, Keen's authentic sound and onstage charisma make this a night you won't want to miss!

    $75
  • Après Jazz: Annie Booth

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

    Cap off a great day on the slopes or join us after work for some casual jazz in the Kinder-Padon Gallery at the Center for the Arts! On March 18, we're thrilled to announce that jazz legend and educator Annie Booth will join us from the front range to tickle some ivories.

  • Beats Antique

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

    Beats Antique are an Oakland-based trio fusing electronic music with global sounds and performance art. Formed in 2007 by multi-instrumentalist David Satori, dancer/producer Zoe Jakes, and percussionist Sidecar Tommy Cappel, they blend Middle Eastern belly-dance music, downtempo, hip-hop, jazz, and Afrobeat with heavy drums and live instrumentation. Their shows are as much visual spectacle as […]

    $45
  • The Floozies

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

    The Floozies bring the funk into the digital age with their electrifying blend of electronic beats and authentic grooves. Known for their sold-out shows and festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Red Rocks, this powerhouse duo guarantees a night of unforgettable music and energy!

  • Kissidugu Performance

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

    Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater performance choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. This dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more. A full live orchestra of Western and traditional African instruments will accompany dancers, aerialists, acrobats, breakdancers, and more. Visiting […]

  • Wontanara! An African Arts Theater Show

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

    Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater show, choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. This dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more. A full live orchestra of Western and traditional African instruments will accompany dancers, aerialists, acrobats, breakdancers and more. Visiting […]

  • The Vagina Monologues

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

    The Vagina Monologues are an iconic feminist creation written by Eve Ensler, and they are exactly that: monologues about vaginas. Written in 1996, The Vagina Monologues use humor, resilience, and raw honesty to explore the challenging realities of being a woman. This humbling, powerful, and deeply human experience is not to be missed! Firebird Theatre […]

    $35
  • Move the Butte

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

    Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community as a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment as well as an opportunity for dancers to perform on stage. This production showcases many dance styles such […]

    $15 – $40
  • Move the Butte

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

    Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community as a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment as well as an opportunity for dancers to perform on stage. This production showcases many dance styles such […]

    $15 – $40
  • Move the Butte

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

    Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community as a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment as well as an opportunity for dancers to perform on stage. This production showcases many dance styles such […]

    $15 – $40

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