Your Guide to Live Music in Vail
Vail Live Music Guide
Vail's live music scene runs on two gears: apres-ski in the winter and outdoor summer concerts in the mountain air. Either way, you're listening to live bands with the Gore Range as your backdrop.
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Where to Find Live Music in Vail
Shakedown Bar
Vail's iconic late-night spot. Live bands and DJ nights when the lifts close. The core of Vail's nightlife music scene.
The Red Lion
Vail Village mainstay with live music on the patio and inside during peak season. Acoustic singer-songwriters and cover acts dominate the calendar.
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Summer outdoor amphitheater hosting the Bravo! Vail orchestra series, Vail Dance Festival, and touring acts. The highlight of mountain summers.
Vail's Music Scene
Vail music splits by season: apres-ski acoustic and cover bands in winter, festival and touring acts in summer. Prices run ski-town expensive; the settings make up for it.
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We track live music at Vail venues, updated daily.
Top Venues in Vail
The most active live music spots based on what we're tracking. Each links to that venue's full schedule, address, and photos.
Venues Featured in This Guide
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Upcoming Shows in Vail
| Artist | Venue | Date | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Performing Arts presents: ATTENTION! | Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater | Today | Vail |
| Johnny Schleper | Shakedown Bar | Today | Vail |
| An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio | Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater | Wed, Jun 3 | Vail |
| Trey Anastasio | Gerald Ford Amphitheatre | Wed, Jun 3 | Vail |
| Scott Rednor Band after Trey Anastasio at The Amp | Shakedown Bar | Wed, Jun 3 | Vail |
| Mountain Grass Unit with support from Surf Hat | Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater | Thu, Jun 4 | Vail |
| Scott Rednor | Shakedown Bar | Thu, Jun 4 | Vail |
| Wilderado & Michael Marcagi with support from Steph Strings | Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater | Fri, Jun 5 | Vail |
| Kory Montgomery Band | Shakedown Bar | Fri, Jun 5 | Vail |
| Scott Rednor Band | Shakedown Bar | Sat, Jun 6 | Vail |
| Johnny Schleper | Shakedown Bar | Sun, Jun 7 | Vail |
| Kory Montgomery | Shakedown Bar | Wed, Jun 10 | Vail |
| Taylor Scott | Shakedown Bar | Thu, Jun 11 | Vail |
| Sneakin’ Drinks | Shakedown Bar | Fri, Jun 12 | Vail |
| Town Cavalry | Shakedown Bar | Sat, Jun 13 | Vail |
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