A man holds a woman gracefully aloft. Her arms and legs stretch high and wide against the mountainous backdrop behind her in Vail. The dancers are striking a pose.

Vail Art, Theater & Culture

Stroll through Vail’s villages and you’ll uncover colorful murals, charming sculptures and galleries brimming with works inspired by the mountain landscape. The town is a canvas of creativity, whether it's a farmers’ market filled with local crafts or a dance performance at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. From hands-on workshops to world-class performances, Vail’s arts scene invites you to explore, engage and be inspired.

A waterfall flowing through a wooded area.

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show

Woman in white outfit dances through tall gras at the top of vail at sunset

Couple poses for a selfie with pack llamas

Photography

Vail Public Library

contemporary bronze sculpture of a ski racer

Young children wandering through a public art piece in Vail

Art in Public Places

sunset over bridge street in downtown Vail

Art Galleries in Vail

Bravo! Vail

Vail Dance Festival

Lionshead Live

Black and white photo of a man and woman on skis.

historic photos of a 10th mountain division soldier skiing down a snowy face

Colorado Snowsports Museum in Vail

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Catch Culture in Every Season

Vail’s artistic energy flows year-round at signature events. During the Vail Dance Festival, graceful dancers perform against the stunning backdrop of the Rockies, while Bravo! Vail brings swelling orchestras to a scenic outdoor setting. And nearly every night around town, you can catch après-ski acoustic sets and jamming bands at bars, restaurants and venues.

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