In loving memory of our co-founder, Tami Frances Word, whose vision and passion continue to inspire us. Our popular youth event is back for it's fifth year. Aspen Rocks is our local “American Idol”-style music competition, celebrating the incredible youth talent in our community. Six finalists will take the stage at the historic Wheeler Opera … 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
On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday June 7, join Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center, Healing Advocacy Fund, and Aspen Public Radio, for the 2026 Aspen Psychedelic Symposium at the historic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen, Colorado. This two-day gathering will showcase expert panels, groundbreaking research, and firsthand insights into the transformative world of … Continued
On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday June 7, join Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center, Healing Advocacy Fund, and Aspen Public Radio, for the 2026 Aspen Psychedelic Symposium at the historic Wheeler Opera House in the heart of Aspen, Colorado. This two-day gathering will showcase expert panels, groundbreaking research, and firsthand insights into the transformative world of … Continued
Kicking off the summer season, comedian and writer Pete Holmes returns to the Wheeler with a stand‑up career defined by years of touring, major stage appearances, and a signature blend of thoughtful humor and playful self‑awareness. Holmes has built a devoted following through live performance, balancing big ideas with the immediacy and intimacy that have … Continued
DANCE & FILM: SILVER LININGS: Only in Darkness can you see the Stars A celebration of the human spirit through live dance and film. UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS — SOULSKIN Dance. Following its NYC Premiere at Alvin Ailey Dance Center (Feb 2026), a transformative ballet about how we collide, diverge, and reconnect. "A Ravishing Lust for Life..." … Continued
JUNE 13 — THEATRE: STILL, by Lia Romero A funny, thought-provoking play about lost love & second chances. "Best New American Play" — NY Outer Critics Circle Nominee. Nearly 30 years after their relationship ended, Helen and Mark meet over drinks… and find themselves charmed and attracted all over again. When past choices and new … Continued
Australian guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel, CGP brings his singular artistry to the Wheeler stage, celebrated worldwide for a style that fuses pop, jazz, classical, and roots influences into a sound entirely his own. His latest album, Living in the Light, reflects that expansive musicianship, recorded in just four days and shaped by the warmth and … 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.
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
