Aspen Ideas Festival, June 25-July 1
The Aspen Ideas Festival will run from July 25 through July 1 at the 40-acre Aspen Institute, 1000 N. Third St. The event hosts brilliant minds from around the world to discuss critical issues and inspirational ideas. The festival is divided into two parts: Festival 1 from June 25-28 and Festival 2 from June 28-July 1. The two sections with the same overarching themes assist with the high demand and limited space available. For more information, visit aspenideas.org/attend/festival.
June JAS Experience, June 25-28
The “June JAS Experience,” a multi-day festival, will run from June 25-28, taking over Aspen’s downtown core. Performances include a mix of jazz, soul, blues and world music performance The festival showcases a dynamic “pub crawl” type atmosphere spanning multiple venues. Participating locations include the Paul JAS Center, Aspen Art Museum Rooftop, Belly Up, the Wheeler Opera House, Hotel Jerome and the Limelight Hotel. For a full schedule and passes, visit jazzaspensnowmass.org/june-experience.
‘Then, and Now Collection and Talks: Jewels by Rebecca Rau,’ June 25-28
M.S. Rau is hosting a special exhibit, “Then, and Now Collection and Talks: Jewels by Rebecca Rau” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 25-27 and 2 p.m. June 28 at 307 S. Galena St. Designer Rau will share storied pieces from her family’s gallery, bridging the world of ancient art and contemporary jewelry. Artifacts date from 1500 BCE to 1600 CE. These presentations will run for 10 to 15 minutes each. For more information, visit landing.rauantiques.com/aspen.
Aspen Isis Theatre movies, June 26-July 1
Aspen’s historic theater Isis Film Theatre is featuring “Supergirl,” “Toy Story 5,” “Disclosure Day” and “Obsession” June 26-30. The Summer Kids Film Series will feature “The Bad Guys 2,” and Aspen Film Indie Showcase “Best of Shortsfest 2026” will screen July 1. The daily lineup also includes “Minions and Monsters” July 1. Showtimes run from matinees to evening programming. The venue is located at 406 E. Hopkins Ave. For more information and showtimes, visit btmcinemas.com/our-locations/g01ie-btm-isis-theatre-aspen-co.
Basalt River Jams, June 27
The Basalt River Jams festival is a free, family-friendly festival hosted by the town of Basalt. The event will run from noon to 9 p.m. June 27 at Basalt River Park. Whitewater Racing LLC will host a Ducky Dash, paddle board races, tubing and kayak and raft races from noon to 4:30 p.m., with participants bringing their own gear. Frying Pan Anglers will present a fly-fishing competition at 5 p.m., offering prizes and awards at 6 p.m. Afterward, musical acts The Know Bodies Band will perform at 6:30 p.m., Aspen’s Polynesian dancers with authentic Tahitian rhythms at 7:30 p.m. and Cruz Contreras and the Black Lillies at 8 p.m. For more information and sign-ups, visit basalt.net/683/Basalt-River-Jams.
Summer Cabaret Series, June 28
The 2026 Summer Cabaret Series presents Theatre Aspen’s “A Country Cabaret” for a noon brunch or 6 p.m. dinner June 28 at the historic Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St. The cabaret will perform a lively tribute to country music legends. Following, there will be additional cabaret shows with a Broadway performer on July 19 and a “Cabaret Getaway” Aug. 16. For more information and tickets, visit theatreaspen.org/events/2026-cabaret-series.
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