Enjoy a guided tour inside the center of Aspen’s arts and cultural scene since it was built in 1889. This free tour led by the Aspen Historical Society and in partnership with the City of Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House offers an insider’s look at the iconic building, including its recent renovations and storied past. Meet … Continued
Mountainfilm on Tour: Big Green World Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. The Big Green World program features a vibrant collection of short documentaries that celebrate resilience, connection to nature, and … Continued
For Los Lonely Boys—brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza—family has always been at the heart of their music. After years of touring, the trio took a break in 2019 to focus on their families, returning to the road in 2022 reinvigorated and even opening for The Who. Hailing from San Angelo, Texas, the Garzas created … Continued
A celebration of the life of the legendary Mead Metcalf, founder and owner of the Crystal Palace Theatre Restaurant.
Step into a world where animation, performance, and environmental storytelling converge in a singular, dreamlike experience. Internationally acclaimed artist Miwa Matreyek brings her spellbinding shadow performances to the Wheeler Opera House for one night only. Blending cinematic animation with live performance, Matreyek’s silhouette becomes part of the projected world—moving through oceanscapes, cityscapes, and surreal dream … Continued
Celebrate Earth Day in Aspen with a community-wide gathering focused on environmental stewardship, climate action, and civic engagement. Join us for an afternoon Community Action Fair featuring local environmental organizations and local farms, win prizes from community partners, visit with local environmental organizations and explore fresh goods from local farmers. This will take place at … Continued
Celebrating 137 years since the Wheeler's opening day in 1889! The Flying Karamazov Brothers have been defying gravity and expectations for over fifty years with their signature blend of juggling, theater, and irreverent humor. Founded in 1973 by Howard Patterson and Paul Magid—college roommates at UC Santa Cruz—the troupe quickly grew to include Randy Nelson, … Continued
Big Head Todd and The Monsters—Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin, Rob Squires, and Jeremy Lawton—have sustained a nearly four‑decade career defined by musical integrity and longevity. The platinum‑selling Colorado band first broke nationally with Sister Sweetly (1993) and has continued to earn critical acclaim while touring worldwide. Their achievements include performing “Blue Sky” live for … Continued
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Rodney Crowell, the two-time Grammy-winning songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, as he celebrates the release of his landmark 20th studio album, Airline Highway. Recorded live at Dockside Studio in Louisiana and produced with Tyler Bryant, this vibrant collection blends Crowell’s masterful storytelling with the energy … Continued
Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band will perform at the Wheeler Opera House as part of the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience.
The Robert Cray Band will perform at the Wheeler Opera House as part of the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience.
After a tremendous premier in 2025, Frontiers of Knowledge is back in 2026 with a new focus, "Consciousness in the Living World". In 2025 we followed an arc in time, which moved from the creation of the universe to current understandings of human consciousness. In 2026, our leading edge speaker series will move from the … Continued
