{"id":2121887,"date":"2025-10-29T04:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T04:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2121887"},"modified":"2025-10-29T04:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T04:00:35","slug":"whats-new-in-aspen-this-season-from-music-festivals-to-snow-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/whats-new-in-aspen-this-season-from-music-festivals-to-snow-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s new in Aspen this season, from music festivals to snow sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen is a charming mountain town that blends world-class skiing, designer boutiques, and a vibrant nightlife scene. I&#8217;ve traveled the world, but Aspen is the one destination I&#8217;ve visited more than any other place\u2014and I don&#8217;t even ski! There is always a fun event happening and plenty to do indoors and out. This winter ushers in exciting hospitality openings alongside a lineup of events that will keep the season lively. Read for what&#8217;s new in Aspen this season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Aspen Snowmass ski lift<\/p>\n<p><span>(Aspen Snowmass ski lift)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What&#8217;s new in Aspen<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aspen is gearing up for another winter season, and there are plenty of new openings and fun events coming up. Here are some of the latest openings for the 2025-2026 season.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Getting to Aspen<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">American Airlines will launch a new seasonal service between Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT), and Aspen, Colorado (ASE) beginning Dec. 19, 2025. American Airlines also offers direct flights to Aspen from Dallas\/Fort Worth (DFW), Chicago\/O&#8217;Hare (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), and Austin (AUS). Here are some tips about visiting Aspen if it&#8217;s your first time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Aspen hotel news<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">First up, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteelephantaspen.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:White Elephant Aspen;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">White Elephant Aspen<\/a>, the highly anticipated luxury boutique hotel, is set to open its doors in the heart of downtown this February. Hotel Jerome just unveiled refreshed guest rooms featuring subtle updates to furniture and artwork. Guests can also book the new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/auberge.com\/hotel-jerome\/experiences\/apres-tea\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hotel Jerome Apr\u00e8s-Tea experience;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Hotel Jerome Apr\u00e8s-Tea experience<\/a> in the Garden Room, featuring high tea, caviar service, and premium champagne offerings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">New restaurants in Aspen<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On the culinary front, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petittrois.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Petit Trois;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Petit Trois<\/a>, Chef Ludo Lefebvre\u2019s beloved LA bistro, will debut inside Mollie Aspen this December. The hotel recently opened the Naturopathica Spa, perfect for post-ski recovery. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yukiaspen.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Yuki Aspen;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Yuki Aspen<\/a>, a new concept from Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, opened this past summer, along with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.silversaspen.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Silvers;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Silvers<\/a>, the new local favorite for bagels, breakfast bites, and sandwiches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The streets of downtown Aspen\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/cj1QTn0PJyTWJSlduddQmA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-10\/531ed230-b444-11f0-b6e7-087b6214e8be\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>The streets of downtown Aspen<\/p>\n<p><span>(The streets of downtown Aspen)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Cultural openings in Aspen<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aspen\u2019s cultural scene is also getting a major upgrade with the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/jazzaspensnowmass.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Paul JAS Center;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Paul JAS Center<\/a>, officially opening December 19th above the iconic Red Onion. The intimate venue will host live jazz, blues, and soul performances for up to 175 guests. On the slopes, Aspen Snowmass is debuting two lift upgrades\u2014the Elk Camp Six-Pack and Cirque T-Bar\u2014just in time for ski season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ice skating in downtown Aspen\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Z7YfSbGX8tpiDPAdH4wf4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-10\/99dc8ff0-b444-11f0-aafe-6de4fc107a30\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Ice skating in downtown Aspen<\/p>\n<p><span>(Ice skating in downtown Aspen)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Aspen events this winter season<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As always, Aspen delivers a solid lineup of events for the season. Kicking things off is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aspensnowpolo\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Aspen Snow Polo;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Aspen Snow Polo <\/a>on December 17-18 at Rio Grande Park. Come dressed to impress in your best winter outfit. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/aspenchamber.org\/events\/winterskol\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wintersk\u00f6l;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wintersk\u00f6l<\/a>&#8216;s annual \u201ctoast to winter\u201d is celebrating 74 years this Dec. 11-14, 2025 with mountain activities, snow sculptures, a soup contest, a beer festival, live music, a bonfire, a torchlight descent, and fireworks on Aspen Mountain. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xgames.com\/events\/aspen-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:X Games;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">X Games <\/a>returns January 23\u201325, and music fans can keep the energy going as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/palmtreemusicfestival.com\/aspen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Palm Tree Festival;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Palm Tree Festival <\/a>brings Kygo and Calvin Harris to the mountains Feb 20-21. Watch snowboarders shred the slopes at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspensnowmass.com\/visit\/events\/the-snow-league\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Aspen Snow League;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Aspen Snow League<\/a>, which kicks off February 27\u201328, 2026. Keep an eye out for the calendar of events for the iconic music venue, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/bellyup.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Belly Up;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Belly Up<\/a>, which will also feature an impressive lineup of talent all season long, including Diplo, Alesso, and Sofi Tukker.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Where to eat in Aspen<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here are some of my favorite restaurants in Aspen to add to your list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source creators.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen is a charming mountain town that blends world-class skiing, designer boutiques, and a vibrant nightlife scene. I&#8217;ve traveled the world, but Aspen is the one destination I&#8217;ve visited more than any other place\u2014and I don&#8217;t even ski! There is always a fun event happening and plenty to do indoors [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2121888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[394721,402872,402873,402874,402875,402876],"class_list":["post-2121887","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-aspen","tag-aspen-snowmass","tag-downtown-aspen","tag-mollie-aspen","tag-winter-season","tag-yuki-aspen"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Whats-new-in-Aspen-this-season-from-music-festivals-to.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121887","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2121887"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121887\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2121889,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2121887\/revisions\/2121889"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2121888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2121887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2121887"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2121887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}