Aspen's entertainment venues are buzzing with activity this February, highlighted by major music events and fresh theatrical offerings. The Palm Tree Music Festival, returning to Rio Grande Park on February 20-21, has generated significant excitement with its lineup including Kygo, Calvin Harris, and aftershows at Belly Up Aspen.[1] Building on previous years' sold-out crowds of around 5,000 per day, the festival received approval for increased capacity, underscoring growing popularity.[2]
Concert Series Heat Up Venues
Belly Up Aspen hosts a relentless schedule, featuring Chris Lorenzo on February 13, The Chainsmokers across February 14-15 (now on waitlist), Kygo on February 19, and BLOND:ISH on February 20 as Palm Tree aftershows.[3] A free mountaintop concert by The Chainsmokers on Aspen Mountain February 15 sold out general admission in under an hour, marking a first-of-its-kind high-alpine event.[4] Meanwhile, the Hi-Fi Concert Series kicks off February 17 at Snowmass Base Village with Pimps of Joytime celebrating Mardi Gras.[5]
Wheeler Opera House Delivers Variety
The Wheeler Opera House presents a diverse array of performances, including Meshell Ndegeocello's 'No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin' on February 11, comedian Modi on February 12, and DanceAspen Re:imagine on February 21-22.[6] Additional highlights feature International Guitar Night on February 27 and Devon Allman’s Blues Summit on February 28, providing steady gigs for musicians.
Theater Expands Winter Slate
Theatre Aspen announced two new productions on February 2: 'Talk Therapy,' a solo show by Adam Gopnik on February 28, and 'Pen Pals' in March.[7] Gopnik shared,
"Nothing makes me happier than coming back to Aspen to do my comic-poignant show, ‘Talk Therapy.'
Producing Director Jed Bernstein added,
"We always want to produce as much variety in our winter season as possible. We think these next two shows will appeal to a wide range of audience members."
These developments reflect heightened demand, with rapid sell-outs signaling audience growth and creating professional opportunities for performers, technicians, and crew amid a packed schedule. As the month closes, events like DanceAspen and the Snow League at Aspen Snowmass on February 27-28 promise continued vibrancy.[8]
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- Aspen - Palm Tree Music Festival
- Increased attendance approved for Aspen's Palm Tree Music Festival
- Events – The Belly Up Aspen
- Aspen One's mountaintop concert is 'first-of-its-kind'
- Hi-Fi Concert Series
- Wheeler Presents 2026 Season
- Theatre Aspen announces two new shows for 2026 winter season
- Aspen Snowmass, USA - The Snow League