Summer in Vail - Free Concerts and Events a Plenty

As the weather gets warmer and the awesome snows turn into the green of summer, you begin to think of summer activities and vacations. When it comes to planning out an agenda, most of us don’t think of Vail, Colorado as that ultimate destination point for an awesome summer vacation, because we think of Vail as the ultimate winter destination with great skiing and snowboarding. However, if you don’t take a look at Vail, you’re not only making a mistake, but you’re missing what could be the best summer vacation of your life. Between all the great Vail music festivals and concerts to all the biking and golfing, there is something to do virtually every day of summer that will excite your senses just as much as winter activities do.

• You’ll definitely want to check out this abbreviated checklist of events to plan out your summer vacation:

• Teva Mountain Games – Watch as competitors take on the best of sport in Vail. The river and the mountains will provide the backdrop for some awesome competition. And to make it even better there will be tons of screenings, concerts and after parties for all to enjoy.

• Voices In The Valley – The Colorado Children’s Chorale annual event is not only a free workshop for kids but culminates in what will be a hugely well received Vail concert on Saturday.

• Hot Summer Nights Concerts – Awesome bands will blow out the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in the Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Concert Series. A MUST see Vail concert series!

• Vail Farmer’s Market and Art Show – Great local produce, great local art and great times for everyone. And more. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore.

• Sports events including the King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament, Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament (June 20-23), The Vail Lacrosse Shootout and several La Sportia events all throughout the summer are just a few of the great competitions to see and be a part of.

• Vail International Dance Festival – Dancers and troupes from around the world will highlight this year’s festival. You’ll be amazed at all the beauty and grace they’ll bring to the stage

• And with the Vail Jazz Festival and the Vail Soul Music Fest as well as Oktoberfest, you’ll have Vail concerts, music and partying all summer long

These are just a few of the events and festivals taking place over the summer in Vail. You’ll never lack for things to do with all the rafting, biking, ATV trips and even horseback riding that Colorado is so well known for. Vail is not a ghost town during the summer as thousands come to see all that Vail has to offer. Put Vail on your summer short list so you can enjoy Vail in the summer just as much as you enjoy Vail in the winter.



When Geoff Morova started planning his summer vacation, the first thing he looked at was the Vail music calendar to see all the music and concerts he could take in. And with all the concerts, events and all the other great things to do in Vail, Colorado, you can have the best summer vacation with Vail.